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Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL manual Troubleshooting, Common Problems

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

The unit shuts down during operation for four main reasons:

•low battery—when the battery reaches approximately 10.6 Vdc for more than four minutes with loads greater than 150 watts , or

10.8 Vdc for loads less than 150 watts. Low battery shutdown also occurs when battery voltage reaches 10.4 Vdc for three seconds.

•high battery—when the battery voltage exceeds 16 Vdc

•overload—when the AC load connected to the inverter exceeds the rated load

•over temperature—when the internal temperature thresholds are reached

Table 4-1 lists problems you may encounter and offers suggestions to fix them.

Table 4-1Troubleshooting reference

Symptom	Possible Problem	Remedy

Loads will not start when there	Inverter is not turned on.	Turn the inverter on.
is no shorepower.	Batteries are at low voltage.	Recharge the batteries by running
	Batteries are at low voltage.	Recharge the batteries by running
		the engine or connecting to
	Inverter is too hot	shorepower.
	Inverter is too hot	Wait until the inverter has cooled
		Wait until the inverter has cooled
		down.

Loads stop running almost as	Load is too heavy.	Reduce the load.
soon as they start.	Batteries are at low voltage	Recharge the batteries by running
	Batteries are at low voltage	Recharge the batteries by running
	level.	the engine or connecting to
	Bad battery cable or corroded	shorepower.
	Bad battery cable or corroded	Check the cable and connectors.
	battery terminals.	Check the cable and connectors.
	Batteries are in poor condition.	Test and replace, if necessary

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Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL manual Troubleshooting, Common Problems

Contents

Owner’s Guide IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition ProtectionIP1012 AL Page Owner’s Guide IP1012 AL Inverter/ Charger with Ignition ProtectionNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks Exclusion for DocumentationScope About This GuidePurpose AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Information General PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Devices1 Introduction Contents3 Maintenance 2 OperationA Specifications 4 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 1 Introduction Inverter/charger Features Operating Features Charger features 2 Operation Type of Loads Planning for AC LoadsAC loads Problem loads Ambient TemperatureDC loads Calculating Size of an AC Load Battery condition Factors affecting load Minutes ApplianceWatts HoursRunning the Alternator While Operating AC and DC Loads Indication Switch settings Figure 2-3 Remote switch with indicator lightsUsing the Remote Switch The switch shown in Figure 2-3 is used to disable the inverter. Theindicators lights SwitchThe switch indicator lights i.e., LED provide information about the the lights will behave like thisTurning the Inverter On and Running Loads Running in Extremes Of Hot or Cold TemperaturesOperating the Inverter/Charger Restarting After a ShutdownUsing Shorepower Battery ChargingMiscellaneous Hints disconnecting the IP1012 AL from the batteries 3 MaintenanceChapter 3, “Maintenance” provides procedures for removing or connecting the AC input and output cablesChecking Terminals Maintaining the Inverter/chargerTo remove the terminal cap Connecting Disconnecting and Connecting the BatteriesDisconnecting WARNING Explosion or Fire To disconnect from the batteryWARNING Possible popping sound and sparks Replacing the FuseWARNING Correct Fuse Type CAUTION Do not overtighten fuse nuts To replace the fuseTo remove the AC cables Removing and Reconnecting AC CablesTo reconnect 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common ProblemsSymptom Blinking Lights on the Remote SwitchTroubleshooting reference Continued Possible ProblemTable 4-2 Charger indicator blink patterns Table 4-3 Inverter indicator blink patternsA Specifications All specifications are subject to change without noticePhysical Specifications Physical specificationsInverter Specifications Charger Specifications Charger specificationsCharger specifications Continued Transfer and General SpecificationsTransfer and general specifications Figure A-1 Output surge rating Figure A-2 Charging current versus temperature derating curveRating Curves and Charging Profiles PowerFloat Charge Figure A-3 Three-stage charging profileBulk DC VoltagePage Index extension cord see connection cordPage Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Out of Warranty Service Information About Your SystemPage 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 975-0337-01-01