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5

 

Troubleshooting

 

Chapter

 

5

 

will

 

help

 

you

 

identify

 

the

 

source

 

of

 

most

 

problems

 

that

 

can

 

occur

 

with

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter.

 

If

 

you

 

have

 

a

 

problem

 

with

 

the

 

inverter,

 

please

 

review

 

this

 

chapter

 

before

 

contacting

 

your

 

dealer.

 

 

Buzz

 

in

 

Audio

 

Equipment

 

Some

 

inexpensive

 

stereo

 

systems

 

may

 

emit

 

a

 

buzzing

 

noise

 

from

 

their

 

loudspeakers

 

when

 

operated

 

from

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter.

 

This

 

occurs

 

because

 

the

 

power

 

supply

 

in

 

the

 

audio

 

system

 

does

 

not

 

adequately

 

filter

 

the

 

modified

 

sine

 

wave

 

produced

 

by

 

the

 

inverter.

 

The

 

only

 

solution

 

is

 

to

 

use

 

a

 

sound

 

system

 

that

 

has

 

a

 

higher

 

quality

 

power

 

supply.

 

 

Television

 

Reception

 

When

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter

 

is

 

operating,

 

it

 

can

 

interfere

 

with

 

television

 

reception

 

on

 

some

 

channels.

 

If

 

interference

 

occurs,

 

try

 

the

 

following:

 

1.

 

Make

 

sure

 

that

 

the

 

television

 

antenna

 

provides

 

an

 

adequate

 

(“snow

‐ 

free”)

 

signal,

 

and

 

that

 

you

 

are

 

using

 

good

 

quality

 

cable

 

between

 

the

 

antenna

 

and

 

the

 

television.

 

2.

 

Keep

 

the

 

cables

 

between

 

the

 

battery

 

and

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter

 

as

 

short

 

as

 

possible,

 

and

 

twist

 

them

 

together

 

with

 

two

 

to

 

three

 

twists

 

per

 

foot.

 

(This

 

minimizes

 

radiated

 

interference

 

from

 

the

 

cables.)

 

3.

 

Move

 

the

 

television

 

as

 

far

 

away

 

from

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter

 

as

 

possible.

 

4.

 

Do

 

not

 

operate

 

high

 

power

 

loads

 

with

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter

 

while

 

the

 

television

 

is

 

on.

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

Reference

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

Electrical

 

Shock

 

and

 

Burn

 

Hazard

 

Do

 

not

 

disassemble

 

the

 

Mobile

 

Digital

 

Power

 

Inverter.

 

It

 

does

 

not

 

contain

 

any

 

user

 

serviceable

 

parts.

 

Attempting

 

to

 

service

 

the

 

unit

 

yourself

 

could

 

result

 

in

 

an

 

electrical

 

shock

 

or

 

burn.

 

 

 

 
           
 
 
 
 

 12

Summary of Contents for ELIMINATOR 299-5299-0

Page 1: ...Mobile Digital Power Inverter 299 5299 0 Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 877 466 8191 ...

Page 2: ...ult in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the Mobile Digital Power Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring 5 Do not operate the Mobile Digital Power Inverter if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way I...

Page 3: ...ith lead acid batteries Lead acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 6 Have someone within the range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 8 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protec...

Page 4: ... be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the Mobile Digital Power Inverter contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the rechargeable appliance...

Page 5: ...ration 9 Turning the Inverter On and Off 9 Operating Several Loads at Once 9 Turning the Inverter Off Between Uses 10 Operating Limits 10 Power Output 10 Input Voltage 10 Inverter Loads 10 High Surge Loads 10 Trouble Loads 11 Mobile Digital Power Inverter unit 11 5 Troubleshooting 12 Buzz in Audio Equipment 12 Television Reception 12 Troubleshooting Reference 12 A Specifications 14 Electrical Perform...

Page 6: ...d the inverter will draw less than 2A Please turn the inverter off when not in use to prevent unnecessary battery discharge The remote control will function when the power switch on the Mobile Digital Inverter is in the off position It will not function when the switch is turned on Make sure the remote control cable is connected to the inverter securely and the switch is off before operating the r...

Page 7: ...ture protects the battery from being completely discharged High battery voltage shutdown shuts the Mobile Digital Power Inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15 V 16 3 V Overload shutdown shuts the Mobile Digital Power Inverter down automatically if a short circuit is detected in the circuitry connected to the inverter s output or if the loads connected to the inverter exceed t...

Page 8: ... switch turns the inverter s control circuit on and off This switch is not a power disconnect switch Disconnect AC and DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter 2 Power light is a green light indicating the ON OFF switch is on and AC voltage is present at the inverter s AC outlets 3 Fault light is a red light indicating the inverter has shut down due to low or high battery ...

Page 9: ... Output 5 V 2 1 A charge DC Panel 1500 W Figure 2 2 DC Panel Feature Description 1 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the battery cable that is connected to the negative terminal of the battery 2 Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the battery cable that is connected to the positive terminal of the battery 3 Ventilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operati...

Page 10: ... purchase as much battery capacity as possible CAUTION The Mobile Digital Power Inverter must only be connect to a 12 V battery system It will not operate if connected to a 6 V battery and will be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 V or more Choosing an Apporiate Location WARNING Explosion or fire hazard The Mobile Digital Power Inverter contains components that tend to produce Arcs or spar...

Page 11: ...re resistance and therefore voltage drop is less and the cost is lower Protected from Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases battery gases producted by batteries Battery gases are corrosive and prolonged exposure to battery gases will damage the inverter Calculating Cable Sizes To operate safely and effectively the Mobile Digital Power Inverter needs proper cables and fuses Be...

Page 12: ...will secure the cables to the battery to the disconnect battery selector switch and the fuse block The connectors you use must create a permanent low resistance connection If crimp connectors are required MotoMaster recommends using approved and certified connectors and to use the tool recommended by the terminal manufacturer Make sure no stray wires protrude from the connector or terminal 4 For e...

Page 13: ...en the nut on the DC input terminals Damage to the DC input terminals may result The maximum torque setting is 10 ft lb 13 6 N m CAUTION Reverse Polarity DC power connections to the Mobile Digital Power Inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter The fuses a...

Page 14: ... display zero for power out this is normal Please double check that the small load device is working as expected if the display shows a zero Please contact our customer support for questions at 1 877 466 8191 CAUTION The remote control will function when the power switch on the Mobile Digital Inverter is in the off position It will not function when the switch is turned on Make sure the remote con...

Page 15: ...Shutdown 15 0 V 16 3 V The inverter shuts down to protect itself from excessive input voltage Note Although the Mobile Digital Power Inverter incorporates over voltage protection it can still be damaged if input voltage exceeds 16 3 V Inverter Loads The Mobile Digital Power Inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating of 1500 W However some appliances and equipment may be difficult ...

Page 16: ...kitchen appliances and other loads may be damaged Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged See Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances for details Metal halide arc HMI lights can be damaged Important If you are unsure about powering any device with the Mobile Digital Power Inverter contact the manufacturer of the device Mobile Digital Power Inverter unit Minimal maintena...

Page 17: ...e with television reception on some channels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the television antenna provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television 2 Keep the cables between the battery and the Mobile Digital Power Inverter as short as possible and twist them together with two to three twists per foot ...

Page 18: ...urning the inverter is provided in the Warranty section Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage Fault light is on Low input voltage High input voltage Thermal shutdown Unit overload Output is short circuited Recharge the battery check the connections and cable Make sure the Mobile Digital Power Inverter is connected to a 12 V battery check the voltage regulation of the charging system Al...

Page 19: ...d 12 V DC input Maximum continuous output power Maximum surge power 1500 W 3000 W Output voltage 120 V AC RMS Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequency 60 1 Hz Input voltage 11 0 15 0 V DC Nominal current at full load 115A Maximum input current Peak 230A Low voltage alarm 10 5 V 11 5 V Low voltage cut out 10 0 V 11 0 V Optimum efficiency 90 No load current draw 2 A DC Physical Specificat...

Page 20: ...tandard practices This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials How long does coverage last This warranty lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase What does this warranty not cover This warranty will not apply when the product has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an u...

Page 21: ...pe of installation e g RV truck vehicle ___________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed____________________________ Battery battery bank size ______________________________ DC wiring size and length______________________________ Appliances operating when problem occurred __________________________ Description of problem ______________________________ ________________________...

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