Tripp Lite RV Series - User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Quiet Mobile Power
Congratulations! You've purchased the most advanced, feature-rich Inverter/Charger designed for recreational applications. Tripp Lite RV
Inverter/Chargers are the quiet alternative to generators-with no fumes, fuel or noise to deal with! You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime
you need it: away from shore power, rolling down the highway, dry camping in majestic back country or overnighting at a non-electric site. Your
Tripp Lite Inverter/Charger provides your appliances, equipment and electronics with utility- or generator-supplied AC electricity (filtered
through premium ISOBAR
®
surge protection) whenever available. In addition, it automatically powers your craft's 12V system and recharges
your connected battery bank-doing what traditional converter/chargers do. Whenever power blackouts, brownouts or high voltages occur, your
Inverter/Charger immediately and automatically switches over to inverting battery output to power connected AC equipment.
Better for Your Equipment Premium Protection Levels
• Built-In ISOBAR
®
Surge Protection
• Automatic Overload Protection
Ideal Output for All Loads
• Frequency-Controlled Output
• Automatic Load Switching
• Balanced Load Sharing
Better for Your Batteries Faster Battery Recharge
• High-Amp, 3-Stage Battery Charger (adjustable)
Critical Battery Protection
• Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense)
• Battery Temperature Sensing*
• High-Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion
Better for You Quiet, Simple, Maintenance-Free Operation
• Multi-Function Lights & Switches
• Automatic Generator Starting*
• Moisture-Resistant Construction
†
Warranty/Warranty Registration 2
Safety 3
Feature Identification 4
Operation 5-6
Configuration 6-8
Battery Selection 9
Mounting 10
Battery Connection 11
AC Input/Output Connection 12
Service/Maintenance 13
Troubleshooting 13
Français 14
PowerVerter
®
RV Series (v. 3.5)
DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers
Input Output
Invert: 12 VDC 120V, 60 Hz. AC
Charge: 120V, 60 Hz. AC 12 VDC
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Customer Support: (773) 869-1234
www.tripplite.com
* Available on all models except 750 models. †Inverter/Chargers are moisture-resistant, not waterproof.
Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. PowerVerter
®
is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite.
Contents
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Location Warnings

Warnings about where to mount the inverter/charger and ventilation requirements.

Battery Connection Warnings

Precautions for connecting batteries, including polarity and spark hazards.

Equipment Connection Warnings

Warnings regarding use with medical equipment or surge protectors.

Operation Warnings

Warnings related to operation, maintenance, and shutdown procedures.

Operation

Switch Modes

Explains different operational modes like AUTO/REMOTE, CHARGE ONLY, and OFF.

Indicator Light Functions

Fault Condition Indicators

Configuration

Set Configuration DIP Switches

Instructions for setting DIP switches to optimize unit operation.

Group A DIP Switches: Battery Type

Group A DIP Switches: AC Input Voltage Points

Group B DIP Switches: AC Sharing

Settings to limit charger output to prevent AC input breaker trips.

Set Battery Charge Conserver Dial

Battery Selection

Select Auxiliary Battery Type

Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity

Estimate Battery Amp-Hours Required

Estimate Battery Recharge Time

Battery Connection

Connect DC Wiring

Connect Ground Wire

Connect Fuse and Fuse Block

Vehicular Battery Connection

AC Input;Output Connection

Hardwire Terminal Connections

Single Input;Output Model Connection

Dual Input;Output Model Connection

Service

Troubleshooting

No AC Output (All Indicators OFF)

Addresses the issue of no AC output and all indicator lights being off.

Battery Not Recharging

Troubleshoots issues where the battery isn't recharging with AC input.

Slow Flashing Battery LEDs

Diagnoses faults indicated by slow flashing of battery LEDs.

Rapid Flashing Battery LEDs

Diagnoses faults indicated by rapid flashing of battery LEDs.

Flashing Red LOW Battery Light

Addresses the issue of the red LOW battery light flashing.

Flashing Red LOAD Indicator Light

Diagnoses overload conditions indicated by the red LOAD light.

Tripp Lite RV Series Specifications

General

Brand	Tripp Lite
Model	RV Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English