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CONTENTS Page Overview Checklist Section 1. Unpacking/Inspection (at reseller location) Main Housing Chassis and Inverter Battery Inspection Unpack Battery Inspect Battery Clean battery Remove Battery from Shipping Container Check Battery Fluid Level Check Battery Charge Level Repackage Battery 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Section 2.
CONTENTS - continued FIGURES Page Figure 1. APC Power Inverter Figure 2. Battery Elements (tubular battery shown) Figure 3. Battery Fill Cap Elements Figure 4. Main Housing Chassis Rear Panel Removal Figure 5. Battery Installations and Connections Figure 6. Inverter Assembly Placement Figure 7. Typical Home Wiring Before Inverter Installation Figure 8. Typical Home Wiring After Inverter Installation Figure 9. Power Inverter Connections Figure 10. Wiring Management Kit Installation Figure 11.
Thank you for purchasing APC’s Power Inverter. Please fill out the enclosed Warranty Registration Card, or register your purchase on-line at: www.apc.com/support. Overview APC’s Power Inverter (Figure 1) is designed for years of trouble-free use. The Inverter is a sinewave back-up power supply intended to serve house loads. It is rated for 800 VA/500W at 230 Vac, 50-Hz, and operates on a wide range of input voltages (100 - 265V).
Section 1. Unpacking/Inspection (at reseller location) Main Housing Chassis and Inverter ! Warning: The Main Housing Chassis weighs 18 kg. Two-person lift required. Failure to comply may result in personal injury. Inspect the shipping containers for signs of obvious damage. If damage to either shipping container is extensive, notify the carrier and return the unit to the factory. If there are no apparent signs of damage, carefully open the container, and remove the packing materials (do not discard).
Fluid Level Tube Fluid Level Indicator Optimum Fill Range Battery Fill Cap Float Device Figure 3. Battery Fill Cap Elements Check Battery Charge Level - After filling battery cells (if necessary), check the battery specific gravity using a hydrometer. The battery specific gravity should be between 1230 and 1250. If battery specific gravity is below 1230, charge the battery using a battery charger until the battery specific gravity is within the acceptable range. ! Warning: Each battery weighs 28 kg.
Battery Inspection Unpack Battery - Inspect the battery shipping container for signs of obvious damage. Carefully inspect the container for signs of damage due to a leaking battery. If the shipping container shows signs of leakage, the battery may be damaged. Contact the factory for instructions to further inspect the battery inside the container, or for return instructions. Carefully open the shipping container and remove the packing materials (do not discard).
Main Housing Chassis (Rear View Wire Harness not Shown) Remove the 4 corner screws only. Air Vents (Each Side) Rear Panel Do Not Remove These Two Screws 15 cm (6 inches) Wheels (4). 15 cm (6 inches) Note: Allow 15 cm (6 inches) of unobstructed clearance on each side. Figure 4. Main Housing Chassis Rear Panel Removal Note: Access through the top of the Main Housing Chassis is provided for connecting and topping (filling) of the batteries only.
Main Housing Chassis (top cover not shown) Battery Handle Main Housing Chassis (top cover shown) Battery Handle Red (+) Wire Positive (+) Terminal Negative (-) Terminal Positive (+) Terminal Negative (-) Terminal First Battery Black (-) Wire Battery Handle Black Wire Battery Handle Negative (-) Terminal Positive (+) Terminal Second Battery (rotated 180 degrees) Battery Installation Main Housing Chassis (rotated 180 degrees) Battery Connections Figure 5.
Inverter Assembly (“feet” not shown) Indents (4 places) (Wire Harness not Shown) Figure 6. Inverter Assembly Placement Remove power at the electricity board meter (circuit breaker panel) of the home. Figure 7 shows a diagram of a typical home wiring scenario. Figure 8 shows a typical home wiring scenario after installation of the Inverter Assembly wiring.
Electricity Board Meter E E N N L L Load Double-Pole Switch Lighting Circuit Input Output Wiring for Power Inverter Figure 8. Typical Home Wiring After Inverter Installation Connect one end of the electrical cable from the double-pole switch lighting circuit in accordance with local electric codes and standards. Connect the other end of the electrical cable to the provided IEC connector, and then to the rear panel Input connector on the Inverter Assembly (Figures 8 and 9).
Install Wiring Management Kit Installation of the Wiring Management Kit consists of unpacking and inspecting the kit for signs of obvious damage, and return or replace as necessary, and placement of the unit on the Main Housing Chassis. Secure the kit to the chassis by placing the alignment pins (Figure 10) with the holes provided in the top of the Main Housing Chassis, and pushing straight downward until all four retaining pins are fully seated.
AWAY 25% 50% 75% 100% TEST OVER LOAD INVERTER LOAD ON INVERTER ON DISABLE MAINS BATTERY FAULT MUTE HOME Figure 11. Power Inverter Front Panel Controls and Indicators Table 1. Power Inverter Indicators On Mains (green) On Battery (yellow) Fault (red) INV Disable (red) 25% (green) 50% (green) 75% (green) 100% (green) Overload (red) On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off The unit is ON-LINE.
On Mains (green) On Battery (yellow) Fault (red) INV Disable (red) 25% (green) 50% (green) 75% (green) 100% (green) Overload (red) FAULT- On Flashing Flashing Off Off Off Off Off Off Chirps every 2.5 seconds; sound is mutable through the front panel TEST/ MUTE push button. BATTERY DISCONNECTED On Off Flashing Off Off Off Off Off Off Chirp every 2 seconds The unit is ON-LINE mode; battery is disconnected.
Section 5. Troubleshooting Note: If the Power Inverter causes interference with a television while ON-BATTERY, move the television at least 3 feet away from the Inverter. Use the information provided in Tables 1 and 2 to diagnos Power Inverter problems. If the problem cannot be resolved using the information provided in this manual, contact APC Technical Support. Table 2. Power Inverter Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Disconnected battery.
INPUT Push to Reset N L L OUTPUT N Input : 230V, 5A, 50Hz Output : 230V, 5A, 50HZ Disconnect from Inverter Connect Both Wires Completed Bypass Connection Figure 12. Power Inverter Bypass Connection Preventative Maintenance - Preventative maintenance consists of inspecting the batteries for cracks and/or leakage, and checking battery fluid levels and filling the batteries (every 120 days), using the criteria and methods as defined earlier in this manual. Dust the unit with a dry cloth.
Specifications Table 3. APC Power Inverter Technical Specifications Item Specification Nominal Voltage 230 V Rated Voltage 230 V Frequency 47-53 Hz Nominal Rated Current 3.47 A Input Circuit Breaker Rating 10 A Input Voltage Window for Utility Operation 100 - 265 VAC Voltage (on Mains) 100 - 265 VAC Voltage (on battery) 210 - 240 VAC Rated VA 800 VA Rated Watts 500 W Nominal Rated Current 3.
Warranty APC warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for 2 years for the Inverter, and 2 years for the Batteries to the original purchaser. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from APC Technical Support or an APC Service Center.
