Tripp Lite 200712159 93-2768 RV owner manual Group B DIP Switches, Select Load Sharing-OPTIONAL

B4 B3 B2 B1

B4 B3 B2 B1

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Configuration (continued)

Group B DIP Switches

Select Load Sharing—OPTIONAL

Your Inverter/Charger features a high-output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of AC power from your utility source or gener- ator when charging at its maximum rate. If your unit is supplying its full AC power rating to its connected heavy electrical loads at the same time at this high charging occurs, the AC input circuit breaker could trip, resulting in the complete shut off of pass-though utility power.

To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker, all Inverter/Chargers automatically limit the input current as described in "Most Limiting" below. Hardwired models may be set to other limiting options that allow greater amounts of charging power when full output power is passed through. Verify that AC input wiring is rated for the higher current that results when using the other settings.

Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points

“Most Limiting” (#B2 & #B1 Up): Charger-limiting takes effect the moment any 120VAC load is applied; charger output falls gradually from full output at no 120V load passing through to no output at full load (factory setting).

"Less Limiting" (#B2 Up & #B1 Down): Charger-limiting begins when the Inverter/Charger's load reaches 33% of the Inverter/Charger's load rating. Charger out-

put falls gradually from full output at 33% of

the Inverter/Charger's load rating to about 33% of full output at full load.

"Least Limiting" (#B2 Down & #B1 Up): Charger-limiting begins when the Inverter/Charger's load reaches 66% of the Inverter/Charger's load rating. Charger out-

put falls gradually from full output at 66% of

the Inverter/Charger's load rating to about 66% of full output at full load.

"No Limiting" (#B2 & #B1 Down): No charger-limiting occurs at any load size.

B3	Select Equalize Battery Charge—OPTIONAL									Setting Procedure
This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to										• Move to “Equalize” (DOWN) position for three seconds.
		B4		B3		B2		B1	Reset
begin the process of equalizing the charge										• Move to “Reset” (UP) position and leave it there. This is the
state of your battery’s cells by time-limited										factory default setting.
overcharge of all cells. This can extend the										CAUTION: Do not leave DIP switch #B3 in the down position after beginning process. Battery
									Equalize
useful life of certain types of batteries; con-										charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer’s
										instructions and specifications.
sult with your battery’s manufacturer to determine if your batteries
										Battery Charge	Switch Position
could benefit from this process. The charge equalization process is auto-
										Reset	Up (factory setting)
matic; once started, it can only be stopped by removing the input power.
										Equalize	Down—momentarily
B4	Set Battery Charging Amps—OPTIONAL									Battery Charger	Switch Position
Check specifications for your unit’s high-										Low Charge Amps	Up
and low-charging amp options. By setting		B4	B3		B2		B1			High Charge Amps	Down (factory setting)
on high charging, your batteries will
charge at maximum speed and your RV										CAUTION: When switching to the High Charge Amp setting, the user must ensure that the
										amp hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp
12V DC system loads will be well-sup-
										setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded.

plied. When setting on low charging, you lengthen the life of your batteries (especially smaller ones).

Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial—OPTIONAL

In order to save battery power, the unit’s 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 its inverter function on. Users

may choose the minimum load the Inverter/Charger 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 coun- terclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached.

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 actually in use.

Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL

All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite modelAPSRM, sold separately or included with select models). The remote module allows the Inverter/Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from within the living area or control panel of your RV. See instructions packed with the remote control module.

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