Tripp Lite DC-to-AC User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Instructions 2
Feature Identification 2
Operation 3
Application Guide 5
Mounting 6
Battery Connection & Cable Sizing Chart 6
AC Output Connection 7
Service/Maintenance 8
Troubleshooting 8
Warranty/Warranty Registration 8
PowerVerter
®
Plus
DC-to-AC Inverter
Input Output
12 VDC 120V, 60 Hz. AC
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Customer Support: (773) 869-1234
www.tripplite.com
Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved. PowerVerter
®
is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. * Inverters are moisture-resistant, not waterproof.
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Reliable AC Power Wherever You Need It!
Congratulations! You've purchased the most advanced, feature-rich
Inverter designed as a mobile energy source for your vehicle.
PowerVerter Inverters efficiently convert DC (battery) power into
120V AC (household) power, allowing you to use equipment you
commonly use at home—appliances, entertainment systems, computers,
power tools and more—while cruising the open road. PowerVerter
Inverters, through a high-efficiency conversion process and a charge
conservation setting, draw the highest level of performance from your
batteries without overtaxing them, lengthening their service life. An
automatic low battery shutdown feature ensures you'll always have
plenty of power for starting purposes.
• Automatic Overload Protection
• Automatic "Battery-Saver"
Low Voltage Shutdown
• High Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion
• Multi-Function Lights and Switches
• Optional Remote Control Capability
• Frequency-Controlled Output
• Moisture-Resistant Construction*
• Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense)
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Tripp Lite DC-to-AC Specifications

General

Brand	Tripp Lite
Model	DC-to-AC
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Location Warnings

Guidelines for safe placement to prevent water damage, overheating, and magnetic interference.

Battery Connection Warnings

Precautions for connecting batteries, including handling explosive gases and avoiding short circuits.

Equipment Connection Warnings

Warnings about using the inverter with life support equipment and potential performance issues.

Operation Warnings

Safety advice for operating the inverter, including maintenance, high voltages, and disconnecting batteries.

Operation

Switch Modes

Indicator Lights

Resetting Your Inverter

Procedure to restore AC power after shutdown due to low battery or overload conditions.

Application Guide

Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity

Determine Total Wattage Required

Determine DC Battery Amps Required

Estimate Battery Amp-Hours Required

Mounting

Instructions and considerations for securely mounting the inverter in various applications.

Battery Connection and Cable Sizing

Guidance on connecting DC wiring and selecting appropriate cable gauge for optimal performance.

Connect Ground

Procedure for properly grounding the inverter to the vehicle chassis or earth ground.

Connect Fuse

Instructions for correctly installing a UL-listed fuse and fuse block for DC input protection.

Match Power Requirements

Service

Before Returning for Service

Troubleshooting

No AC Output

Addresses issues where the inverter has no AC output and all indicator lights are off.

Red Battery Indicator Light Is Rapidly Flashing

Diagnoses and corrects rapid flashing of the red battery light due to battery discharge.

Red Load Indicator Light Is Rapidly Flashing

Troubleshoots rapid flashing of the red load light indicating an overload condition.

Connected Equipment Experiences Buzzing Sound Or Picture Distortion

Inverter Output Seems Intermittent