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Owner’s Manual

PowerVerter

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PV1800GFCI & PV3000GFCI 

DC-to-AC Inverters

 

Input 

Output

 

12 VDC 

120V, 60 Hz. AC

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

www.tripplite.com/support

Copyright © 2010. PowerVerter

®

 is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.

Application Guide 

5

Safety 

2

Introduction 

2

Mounting 

5

Feature Identification 

3

Battery Connection 

6

Operation 

4

Troubleshooting/Service/Maintenance/Warranty 

7

Warranty Registration 

8

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Summary of Contents for PowerVerter

Page 1: ...emark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved Application Guide 5 Safety 2 Introduction 2 Mounting 5 Feature Identification 3 Battery Connection 6 Operation 4 Troubleshooting Service Maintenance Warranty 7 Warranty Registration 8 W a r r a n t y R e g i s t r a t i o n R e g i s t e r o n l i n e t o d a y f o r a c h a n c e t o w i n a F R E E T r i p p L i t e p r o d u c t w w w t r i p p l i t e c ...

Page 2: ...nd Connection Warnings Safe operation requires connecting the Inverter s Main Ground Lug directly to the frame of the vehicle or earth ground Equipment Connection Warnings Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recom...

Page 3: ...e to overload PV3000GFCI model includes two separate 20 amp circuits See Operation for resetting instructions 7 Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with PV3000GFCI model See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions 8 Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial conserves battery...

Page 4: ...harge battery When battery is adequately charged switch operating mode switch back to either REMOTE or ON Overload Shutdown Reset Set operating mode switch to OFF and remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch back to either REMOTE or ON Output Circuit...

Page 5: ...ings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their amp hour ratings You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during Inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverters over 1000 watts used in mobile applications Tripp Lite recommends you use at least two batteries if possible fed by ...

Page 6: ...ry to all four DC terminals In this connection you must run 4 wires of equal length between the inverter and the battery Length Gauge of Cables Although your Inverter is a high efficiency converter of electricity its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling maximum 00 gauge to f...

Page 7: ...plite com support Before returning your product for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation procedures in this manual to insure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions 2 If the problem continues do not contact or return the product to the dealer Instead visit www tripplite com support 3 If the problem requires service visit www t...

Page 8: ... therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipmen...

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