Section 5. Troubleshooting
Note: If the Power Inverter causes interference with a television while
Use the information provided in Tables 1 and 2 to diagnos Power Inverter problems. If the problem cannot be resolved using the information provided in this manual, contact APC Technical Support.
Table 2. Power Inverter Troubleshooting
Problem | Cause | Corrective Action |
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Inverter fails to operate when | Disconnected battery. | Ensure batteries are connected as defined in this |
mains power is turned on, or |
| manual. |
during a utility power failure. | Power is off at the Mains. | Turn on power at the Mains. |
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| Inverter HOME/AWAY switch in | Set switch to the HOME position. |
| the AWAY position. |
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| Dead batteries. | Inverter failed to charge batteries, or batteries were |
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| allowed to completely discharge. Replace batteries. If |
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| replacing the batteries does not fix the problem, |
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| contact APC Technical Support. |
| Inverter rear panel Push to Reset | Reset the circuit breaker by pushing it fully inward |
| circuit breaker has tripped. | until it stops; release the circuit breaker. |
| Improper wiring installation or | Ensure wiring is as described earlier in this manual, |
| loose connection. | and that all connections are secure. |
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Computer load reboots when | Inverter transfer time too slow for | For |
inverter switches to ON | computer load. | (UPS) should be used, as the 60 millisecond transfer |
BATTERY. |
| time is inadequate, and will cause the computer to |
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| reboot. |
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Inverter faults. | Inverter drops the load. | Inverter may have an internal failure. If this happens, |
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| the unit can be disconnected from the mains by |
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| completion of a Manual Bypass (see Manual |
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| Bypass). |
| Inverter is overloaded. | Turn off some loads connected to the Inverter until |
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| the OVER LOAD LED is no longer lit |
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Manual Bypass - In the event of an Inverter failure or dead battery condition, the Inverter can be disconnected from the mains and power restored to the circuit by completing a Manual Bypass (Figure 12) of the Inverter, as follows:
Remove the Wiring Management Kit from the Inverter. Disconnect all wires connected at the Inverter rear panel. Connect the wire from the Input socket to the wire from the Output socket.
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