Tripp Lite PV1800HF User Manual

1800W PowerVerter Automotive/Truck Inverter
with 4 Outlets

MODEL NUMBER: PV1800HF

Description

Utilize your vehicle's battery to efficiently power office equipment on the road or power tools at a work site.
Continuously supplies up to 1800 watts of 120V AC power to 4 AC outlets from any 12V battery or
automotive DC source. Includes a set of nut-and-bolt style DC terminals for simple installation. Compact,
lightweight metal case design is among the smallest, most rugged inverters available at this power level.

Highlights

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12V DC input; 120V AC output;
4 outlets

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1800 watts continuous output

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3600 watts peak output
(instantaneous)

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Powers an entire mobile office

Package Includes

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PV1800HF Inverter

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Warranty information

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Instruction manual

NOTE: To protect against high current draw that may occur during inverter failure, a fuse link rated at
250a should be positioned no more than 18" from the PV1800HF's battery in the positive line.

Features

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Allows users to run AC appliances from a properly sized 12V battery or automotive DC system

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Converts 12V DC battery power to 120V AC power

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1800 watts continuous output power; 3600 watts peak output power (instantaneous)

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4 outlets

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Compact, lightweight design with grooved surface for efficient cooling, all-metal housing

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Diagnostic LEDs indicates low battery voltage level and load level

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Low battery alarm with auto-shutoff prevents deep battery discharge

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High-efficiency operation conserves batteries to prolong run time

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Cooling fan regulates internal temperature and prolongs unit service life

Specifications

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UPC Code 037332050069

INPUT

Recommended Electrical Service Requires 12VDC input source capable of delivering 200A for the required duration (when used at full capacity). For

automotive applications, professional hardwire installation with 250A battery system fusing is recommended.
Maximum Input Amps / Watts Full continuous load - 200A at 12VDC, No load - 2.7A at 12VDC, Shutdown
Input Connection Type Set of 2 DC bolt-down wiring terminals. User supplies cabling; minimum gauges for full load operation: 0 (16 ft max),

00 or 2/0 (20 ft max)
Voltage Compatibility (VDC) 12

OUTPUT

Frequency Compatibility 60 Hz
Pure Sine Wave Output No
Output (Watts) 1800
Nominal Output Voltage(s)

Supported

120V

Output Receptacles (4) 5-15R
Continuous Output Capacity (Watts) 1800
Peak Output Capacity (Watts) 3600
Output Voltage Regulation Maintains PWM sine wave output voltage of 115 VAC (+/- 8 VAC)
Output Frequency Regulation 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Overload Protection Automatic overload protection shuts down inverter system in the event of overloads.

BATTERY

DC System Voltage (VDC) 12

USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS

Audible Alarm Dual-function alarm indicates overload conditions or low DC input voltage of 10.5V or less.

PHYSICAL

Cooling Method Fan
Form Factors Supported Mounting slots enable permanent placement of inverter on any horizontal surface (see manual for additional

mounting information)
Material of Construction Aluminum, Steel
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) 11.43 x 42.67 x 16.76
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 4.50 x 16.80 x 6.60
Shipping Weight (kg) 4.26
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 9.40
Unit Dimensions (hwd / cm) 10.16 x 15.24 x 38.1

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