Battery-Biz 5250, 5170, 5200, 5150, 5300 Inverter Features, Mounting your Inverter, Troubleshooting

F e a t u r e s / I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s

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Inverter Features

The TruePower inverter comes standard with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected Dual AC outlet which can protect the user against hazardous electrical shock that could be caused by dampness, water spray, or worn cables.

Soft Start, Noise Filtered Technology- progressively increases the output voltage to start heavy loads, with minimal or no interference.

Deluxe Removable Remote- for 1500 watt to 3000 watt models comes with a removable deluxe dual bar graph remote that can be surface or flush mounted. Please see optional installation of deluxe remote later in this manual.

TruePower performance features include:

-Internal Conformal Coating for Anti-Corrosion

-Soft Start and Noise Filtered Technology

-Bat’ Saver Mode – 200 to 1200 watt Models

-True Rated Continuous Power

-Hi-Surge Ratings for Demanding Loads

-Heavy Duty Marine/Industrial Construction

-Constructed to UL 458

-Meets the Requirements of ABYC E-11 Marine

-Highly Visible Power & Fault LED Indicators

TruePower Inverters are protected by a variety of features including:

-GFCI AC Outlet Safety Protected

-Input Polarity Protection

-Low Battery Alarm

-Low Battery Shutdown

-Overload Protection

-Output Short Circuit Protection

-Thermal Protection

-Over Voltage (15 VDC) Protection

Note: These inverters may not be suitable for use with some fluorescent lighting, halogen lights or other inductive loads. If you wish to run such an item, plug it in to one of the inverter outlets and plug in a small non-inductive load bearing item such as a low wattage light bulb into the other outlet.

Mounting your Inverter

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS PLACE THE INVERTER IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH IS:

(A)WELL VENTILATED

(B)NOT EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR HEAT SOURCE

(C)OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN

(D)AWAY FROM WATER / MOISTURE, OIL OR GREASE

(E)AWAY FROM ANY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE

(F)DO NOT INSTALL DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW BATTERIES

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g

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Troubleshooting

This section is designed to accommodate you in identifying and troubleshooting common problems that may result with an inverter. Review this section before contacting customer service. If you can not resolve the problem, record the data of the instance based on information provided here with in this manual.

This troubleshooting section will aid you in identifying the source of common problems you may encounter. If you are unable to resolve the problem from the troubleshooting reference table, contact customer service.

No AC output voltage. No indicator lights are illuminated.

Possible Cause:

-The switch is in Off position.

Solution:

-Turn the ON/Off switch to the ON position.

Possible Cause:

- No input power to the inverter.

Solution:

-Check the DC wiring to the inverter for loose connections or frayed wiring.

Possible Cause:

- DC fuse is blown.

Solution:

-Check user installed ABYC compliant fuse.

-Have a qualified service technician check and replace internal fuse.

No AC output voltage. Inverter light is illuminated.

Possible Cause:

- Circuit breaker has tripped.

Solution:

-Disconnect all appliances to reduce the overload, check the AC wiring, and reset the breaker by turning the ON/Off switch to Off and then back to ON.

Possible Cause:

- GFCI has tripped.

Solution:

-Clear the ground fault, and reset the GFCI by pressing the reset on the GFCI button. No AC output voltage. Red Fault LED light is illuminated.