Troubleshooting
Table 1 Troubleshooting Reference
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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No output voltage. Fault Light is on. | Low input voltage | Recharge the battery; check the connections |
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| and cable. |
| High input voltage | Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V |
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| battery. |
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| Check the voltage regulation of the charging |
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| system. |
| Thermal shutdown | Allow the unit to cool off. Reduce the load if |
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| continuous operation is required. |
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| Improve ventilation. Make sure the inverter’s |
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| ventilation openings are not obstructed. |
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| Reduce the ambient temperature. |
| Unit overload | Reduce the load. Make sure the load does not |
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| exceed the inverter’s output rating. |
| Output is short circuited. | Remove the short circuit. |
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Low battery alarm stays on. | Poor DC wiring; poor battery condition | Use proper cable size and lengths and make |
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| solid connections. |
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| Charge the battery. |
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| Install a new battery. |
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