Owner`s manual

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Owner’s Manual

Specifications 2

Safety 2

Feature Identification 3

Operation 4

Application Guide 5

Mounting 6

Battery Connection 7

Troubleshooting/Service/

Maintenance/Warranty 8 (back page)

Warranty Registration 8 (back page)

PowerVerter

PV1000HF, PV1800HF

& PV3000HF

DC-to-AC Inverters

Input Output

12 VDC 120V, 60 Hz. AC

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

www.tripplite.com

Contents

Reliable AC Power Wherever You Need It!

Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich

Inverter designed as a mobile energy source for your vehicle.

PowerVerter Inverters efficiently convert DC (battery) power into

120V AC (household) power, allowing you to use equipment you

commonly use at home—appliances, entertainment systems, computers,

power tools and more—while cruising the open road or out on the

open water. PowerVerter Inverters, through a high-efficiency conversion

process and a charge conservation setting, draw the highest level of

performance from your batteries without overtaxing them, lengthening

their service life. An automatic low battery shutdown feature ensures

you'll always have plenty of power for starting purposes.

• Automatic Overload Protection

• Automatic “Battery-Saver” Low Voltage Shutdown

• High Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion

• Multi-Function Lights & Switches

• Optional Remote Control Capability

(Module included with PV3000HF)

GROUND

1800 Watt POWERVERTER

PV1000HF

Warranty

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PV3000HF PV3000GFCIPV1800HF

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Specifications MODEL NUMBER: PV1000HF PV1800HF PV3000HF/ PV3000GFCI Continuous Power (@ 20° C):* 1000 Watts 1800 Watts 3000 Watts Double Boost™ Peak Surge Power:* 2000 Watts 3600 Watts 6000 Watts DC Input Volts (Nominal): 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range: 10 - 15 VDC 10 - 15 VDC 10.5 - 15 VDC DC Input Connection: User Supplied Cables User Supplied Cables User Supplied Cables Output Volts (Nominal): 120 VAC 120 VAC 120 VAC Output Frequency (Nominal): 60 Hz, ± 0.5% 60 Hz, ± 0.5% 60 Hz, ± 0.
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Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use. Operating Mode Switch: controls Inverter operation. Set this 3-position rocker switch to “ON” to have your Inverter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery. Set switch to “OFF” when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain.
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Operation Switch Modes Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to your situation: “ON”: Switch to this setting to provide connected equipment with AC power. REMOTE “OFF”: Switch to this setting to shut down the Inverter completely, preventing it from drawing power from the batteries. Use this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload.
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Application Guide Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp-hour capacity to power your application. Even though Tripp Lite Inverters are highly efficient at DC-to-AC inversion, their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp-hour capacity of connected batteries and the support of your vehicle’s alternator if the engine is kept running.
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Mounting optional WARNING! If you choose to mount your Inverter, mount it and wire its DC input BEFORE DC battery connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the Inverter and connected systems. Tripp Lite Inverters are designed for horizontal mounting in a variety of vehicular or non-vehicular applications.
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Battery Connection Connect your Inverter to your batteries using the following procedures—always loosely twist each pair of cables (one positive and one negative) together: • Connect DC Wiring: Connection to Two DC Terminals PV1000HF and PV1800HF models include two DC terminals; PV3000HF models include four DC terminals PV1000HF (two positive and two PV1800HF negative).
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Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at (773) 869-1234 before returning your unit for service. Operating Mode Switch 20A 15A 15A Battery Indicator Lights GREATER LOAD ON LOAD BATTERY LOAD SENSE LESSER LOAD ON HI MED LOW REMOTE LOW MED HI REMOTE OFF ON Load Indicator Lights OUTPUT SYMPTOM CIRCUIT PROBLEMS BREAKER Operating Mode Switch is set 20A to “OFF.