Alpha Outback Energy Tetrex 500, User Manual

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Using the On/Off Button (Continued)
Shut off: Press the on/off button for more than 3 seconds.
Self test: When the unit is connected to line power, press the on/off button.
Buzzer off: Except for the low battery and overload alarms, turn off the buzzer by pressing the on/off button for 1 second.
Alarms and Troubleshooting
This unit has several audible alarms. To turn off the alarm, press the power button.
Slow Alarm (1 beep every 2 seconds): Most alarms except for low battery and overload. See the troubleshooting table.
Low Battery Alarm (1 beep every
1
/
2
second):
The unit is operating on battery power and the battery is almost
discharged. This alarm cannot be shut off.
Overload (continuous beeping):
The unit is overloaded and it automatically turns itself off. Disconnect unnecessary loads
and restart the unit. This alarm cannot be shut off.
Symptom
Troubleshooting Table
Causes
Action
Unit does not turn on, the
LED is not on.
The power switch is not
pushed.
Push it for more than 1 second
Battery voltage less than 20
VDC.
Plug the unit into the line for at
least 6 hours to recharge the
battery then restart.
Load less than 20W when
unit is in battery mode. This is normal. The unit's "green
mode" is active.
PCB failure. Contact AOE.
Unit is always in battery
mode.
Power cord loose. Plug it in.
AC fuse blown or breaker
tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the
breaker.
PCB failure. Contact AOE.
Backup time less than
predicted
Battery is not charged.
Plug the unit into the line for at
least 6 hours to recharge the
battery then restart.
PCB failure. Contact AOE.
The buzzer is continuously
beeping
The unit is overloaded. Turn off some of the loads.
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