Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2016, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL FEATURES
ically 5 to 100 watts, depending upon the setting you’ve selected). Whenever there is no load detected, the
inverter automatically goes into search mode (sleep) to minimize energy consumption. During this time, the
inverter’s green LED fl ashes (fast) to indicate SEARCH mode. When an appliance is switched on inside the
coach, the inverter recognizes the need for power and automatically starts the inverter.
Whenever AC Shore Power is no longer sensed, the inverter automatically transfers to battery power with
no interruption to your appliances. Th e inverter’s green LED fl ashes once every 2 seconds (medium fl ash) to
indicate it is running on battery power and providing AC to the coach.
Whenever AC Shore Power is sensed, the inverter automatically transfers to the shore power with minimal
interruption to your appliances.
Whenever the inverter is running on nominal AC shore power, it charges the batteries. Th e inverter’s green
LED stays ON (solid) to indicate the fi rst stage of charging. During bulk charging, the charger supplies the
maximum amount of constant current to the batteries. As the battery voltage rises to a set value, the charger
will then switch to the next charging mode.
As the inverter continues to run on nominal AC Shore Power, and the batteries have been successfully bulk
charged, the charger enters its second stage of charging. Th e inverter’s green LED fl ashes once every second
(fast fl ash) to indicate absorption charging for 1-3 hours depending upon battery bank selection. Th e charger
then switches to its fi nal mode.
As AC shore power continues the inverter’s green LED fl ashes once every 8 seconds (slow fl ash) to indicate
the third and fi nal stage of charging. Th e batteries are held at the fl oat voltage as long as AC is present at the
inverter’s input. Float charging reduces battery gassing, minimizes watering requirements (for fl ooded batter-
ies) and ensures the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity.
Th e inverter monitors the AC Shore Power, the batteries and itself. Whenever a condition occurs that is out-
side the normal operating parameters, the inverter will take the necessary steps to protect your appliances,
batteries or itself from damage. Whenever the battery voltage reaches a low level, the inverter will initiate Low
Battery Cuto ff (LBCO) which automatically shuts the inverter down, along with all connected loads, to pro-
tect the batteries from over-discharge damage. Th e inverter’s LED turns OFF to indicate the fault condition.
As the inverter is charging, it constantly monitors the batteries. In the event the battery voltage approaches too
high of level, it automatically turns o ff the battery charger to protect the batteries from damage. Th e inverter’s
LED turns OFF to indicate the fault condition.
NOTE
: High battery voltage may be caused by excessive voltage from the alternator, solar panels, or other
external charging sources.
During inverter and AC Shore Power operation, the inverter monitors the AC and DC circuits. In the event
of a short-circuit or overload condition, the inverter will shut down. Th e inverter’s LED turns OFF to indicate
the fault condition. During inverter operation, if the inverter becomes overheated, it will shut down to protect
itself from damage. Th e inverter’s LED turns OFF to indicate the fault condition.
For further reading and additional information on the above, please reference your inverter/charger manual
that will be found in your Owner’s Information Package.