AC Input/Output Connection
To avoid overloading your Inverter, match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add their total watts) with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter model. Do not confuse “continuous” wattage with “peak” wattage ratings. Most electric motors require extra power at start-up (“peak wattage”) than required to run continuously after start-up, sometimes over 100% more. Some motors, such as in pumps, start and stop intermittently according to demand, requiring “peak wattage” at multiple, unpredictable times during oper- ation. DoubleBoost™ Feature: Tripp Lite Inverters deliver up to twice their nameplate rated wattage for up to 10 seconds,* providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy-duty tools and equipment. OverPower™ Feature: Tripp Lite Inverters deliver up to 150% of their name-plate rated wattage for up to 1 hour,* providing plenty of reserve power to reliably support tools and equipment longer.
* Actual duration depends on model, battery age, battery charge level and ambient temperature.
Plug the Inverter’s AC input cord into an extension cord and then into an outlet providing 120V AC, 60Hz. power. Make sure that the cir- cuit you connect your Inverter to has adequate overload protection, such as a circuit breaker or a fuse. Plug your equipment into the Inverter’s AC receptacles.
Service
Before returning your Inverter for service, follow these steps: 1.) Review the installation and operation instructions to ensure that the serv- ice problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions. Also, check that the circuit breaker(s) are not tripped.* 2.) If the prob- lem continues, do not contact or return the Inverter to the dealer. Instead, call Tripp Lite at (773) 869-1233. A service technician will ask for the Inverter’s model number, serial number and purchase date and will attempt to correct the problem over the phone. 3.) If the prob- lem requires service, the technician will issue you a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number, which is required for service. Securely pack the Inverter to avoid damage during shipping. Do not use Styrofoam beads for packaging.** Any damages (direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential) to the Inverter incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty. Inverters shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid. Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. If the Inverter is within the warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt. Return the Inverter for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you by the Tripp Lite service technician.
*This is a common cause of service inquiries which can be easily remedied by following the resetting instructions in this manual. ** If you require packaging, the technician can arrange to send you proper packaging.
Maintenance
Your Inverter requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts, but should be kept dry at all times. Periodically check, clean and tighten all cable connections, as necessary, both at the unit and at the battery.
