Tripp Lite PV 1800HF, PV 1000HF owner manual Troubleshooting, Maintenance

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5.1 Maintenance

The PowerVerter requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts (except for replaceable DC fuses).

5.2 Service

If you require service beyond what is explained in the Troubleshooting Guide, do the following:

Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234. (Outside the U.S., call +1 (773) 869-1234). A technical support person will either remedy the problem over the phone or give you instructions about return, repair or exchange.

If returning your PowerVerter to Tripp Lite, please carefully pack the PowerVerter using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem. If the PowerVerter is within the 1-Year Limited Warranty period (page 9), enclose a copy of your sales receipt.

5.3 Troubleshooting Guide

Please check the following before sending the PowerVerter in for service:

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	CORRECTION
PowerVerter does not turn	Fuse(s) is/are blown	Replace blown fuse(s). Check for
ON when ON/OFF switch is		possible inverter overload
turned ON
PowerVerter is not able	Battery running low	Recharge vehicle battery by running
to power devices plugged		engine. Low battery voltage reduces
into it		inverter power output
	Power draw of equip-	Check rated power draw of
	ment is too high for	equipment. Make sure it does not
	PowerVerter output	exceed the maximum continuous
		output rating of the PowerVerter
PowerVerter output seems	Loose connections	Check and secure all connections
intermittent
Connected equipment	Audio/video	Reposition equipment antennas
experiences buzzing sound	interference	and PowerVerter
or picture distortion.

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