Tripp Lite PV1800GFCI Operation, Switch Modes, Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power

LOAD

SENSE

GREATER LESSER

LOAD LOAD

ON ON

Operation

Switch Modes

Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to your situation:

“ON”: Switch to this setting to provide connected equipment with AC power.

REMOTE OFF ON

Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power

Your Inverter may cease supplying AC power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore normal functioning:

Low Battery Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to “OFF” and

run vehicle engine to recharge battery. When battery is adequately

charged, switch operating mode switch back to either “REMOTE” or “ON.”

“OFF”: Switch to this setting to shut down the Inverter completely, preventing it from drawing power from the batteries. Use this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with PV3000HF models) to reset unit due to overload only.

“REMOTE”: Switch to this setting to remotely monitor

and control the Inverter with the use of an optional remote module. See remote module’s owner’s manual for operating instructions.

REMOTE OFF ON

REMOTE OFF 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 Breaker Reset (Select Models): Alternatively, check output circuit breaker(s) on the unit's front panel. If tripped, remove some

of the electrical load, then wait one minute to allow components to cool

before resetting the circuit breaker. See Troubleshooting for other possible

reasons AC output may be absent.

Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter is equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance the charge condition of your batteries, as well as ascertain approximate equipment load level.

“BATTERY” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your connected

battery:

Approximate Battery Charge Level†

Indicator Illuminated		Battery Capacity
1	Green	91%–Full
	Green & Yellow	81%–90%
2
	Yellow	61%–80%
3
	Yellow & Red	41%–60%
4
	Red	21%–40%
5
	Flashing Red (slowly)*	1%–20%
6
	Flashing Red (quickly)**	0% (Inverter has shutdown)
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“LOAD” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate equipment load level on the Inverter’s AC receptacles.

Approximate Equipment Load Level

Indicator Illuminated		Load Level
1	Green	0%-50%
	Green & Yellow	51%-75%
2
	Yellow	76%-90%
3
	Red	> 90%
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5 Flashing Red (quickly)**				OVERLOAD (Inverter has shutdown)
1	2	3	4	5
† Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition
and load. * Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. ** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second
off. See “Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power” to reset after Inverter shut down.

In order to save battery power, the Inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equipment or appliances (the electrical load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically turns on.

Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial

(see diagram). Using a small tool, turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected, causing the Inverter to turn on for smaller loads. When the dial is turned fully clockwise, the Inverter will operate even when there is no load. Turn the dial counterclockwise to set a higher minimum load, causing the Inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached. When the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the Inverter will turn on when it detects any load greater than

approximately 150 Watts.

Note: The factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which you’d like the Inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity until the Inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actu- ally in use.

Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL (included with the PV3000GFCI) All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with PV3000GFCI model). The remote module allows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from your vehicle’s dashboard. See instructions packed with the remote control module.

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