Express Operator's Manual

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1. Place the ExprESS at the location where you need AC power.
2. Move BOTH circuit breakers on the ExprESS to the ON position.
3. Move the AC OUT circuit breaker to the ON position.
4. Turn on the ExprESS Inverter using the Magnum Controller Module.
5. Plug electronic devices and equipment into one of the ExprESS’ AC or USB DC power outlets.
Power is now available to run your AC or DC electrical devices and equipment.
4.3 – UPS Mode
1. Plug the female end of the supplied AC cord into the ExprESS power connector labeled AC in. Plug
the other end into a standard 115VAC wall outlet.
2. Move the AC IN circuit breaker to the ON position.
3. Plug electrical devices and equipment into one of the ExprESS’s AC or USB DC power outlets.
4. The inverter should start automatically. If it doesn't, press the inverter button on the controller module.
The charge cycle may start, depending on the battery charge state.
AC power from the grid is now available from the ExprESS AC outlet. The AC grid charges the ExprESS
automatically when the batteries need recharging. If the grid fails, the ExprESS’ UPS functions will power
your equipment.
4.4 – About the PHI ExprESS GFCI
The PHI ExprESS has GFCI-protected AC outlets, which limit the risk of electric shock from the AC
output. GFCI outlets are standard in all modern wiring installations.
If the GFCI circuit is tripped, use the push reset to enable AC operation. The circuit can then function as
long as the fault has been corrected.
4.5 – Power Down
When you finish using the PHI ExprESS, turn off the Inverter at the remote control panel, and then
disconnect all equipment and loads.
• In remote power applications, move the PHI Battery Module circuit breakers to OFF.
• In UPS mode, leave the ExprESS connected to the AC grid to charge the module’s batteries.
4.6 – Battery Disconnect
The PHI ExprESS has an 80-Amp breaker that you can use as a Battery Disconnect to isolate the
batteries from the Inverter for maintenance or long periods of storage (see section 3.4).
If there is no grid back-up power to charge the batteries at various intervals, the Inverter can drain the
batteries down slowly. To ensure power on demand, use the battery disconnect in between periods of
use. This is especially important for off-grid and remote power applications.