If Utility Power is NOT Available

If Utility Power is NOT Available

The following fault conditions may arise when utility power is not available.

Table 3-2Possible Problems if Utility Power is Not Available

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Low output voltage.

Voltmeter used cannot accurately

Use a true RMS voltmeter.

(96 Vac to 104 Vac)

read the RMS voltage of a

 

 

modified sine wave.

 

 

 

 

Display is OFF, AC is not

The unit is OFF.

Turn the unit ON.

available on both

 

•Check battery box connection.

hardwired and units

The inverter has no output.

AC sockets.

 

•Check battery box fuses.

 

 

•Check wind or solar connections.

 

The unit might have been

•Check battery box fuses (all 10 of them)

 

connected with reverse DC input

and check battery polarity.

 

polarity.

•Correct the cabling if connected

 

 

improperly.

 

 

•Replace the fuses in the battery box.

 

 

If the unit still does not start, it may be

 

 

damaged. Damage caused by reverse

 

 

polarity is not covered by the warranty.

 

 

 

AC is available but alarm

Low Voltage Warning

Charge battery immediately or unit will

beeps.

(error code E05)

be under voltage shutdown shortly.

 

Over Load Warning

Load applied to unit is close to overload

 

shutdown, reduce the load immediately or

 

(error code E06)

overload or over temp may occur shortly.

 

 

Check unit ventilation and reduce the load

 

Over Temperature Warning

applied to the unit or unit will run into

 

over temperature shutdown shortly.

 

(error code E07)

 

 

 

 

Display is ON, AC is

15 A supplementary protector

Press reset button on the front panel to

available on hardwire but

has tripped.

reset the protector.

not on unit AC socket

 

 

 

 

 

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