Tripp Lite PV 140, PV 300 User Manual
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Chicago,
Customer Support:
Fax:
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PowerVerteP
Ultra Compact
DC-to-A C Power Inverters
PV
140,
PV
300
Copyright
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1998
Tripp Lite.
PV
300
All
rights reserved. PowerVerteP is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite
1) INTRODUCTION
1.1 Applications
1.2 Advanced Features
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2) SAFETY 3
3) CONTROLS 4
4) OPERATION
5) TROUBLESHOOTING
6) WARRANTY
7) SPECIFICATIONS
Please save these instructions and thoroughly read the Safety (page
sections before operating your PowerVerter. Be sure to save the original carton and Styrofoam
inserts. If you require
Tripp Lite in improper packaging.
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4.1 Operation Overview 5
4.2 Step-By-Step Operation
4.3 Direct Connection Operation
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide
5.2 Maintenance
5.3 Service
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Congratulations! Your new Tripp Lite PowerVerter Ultra Compact DC-to-AC Inverter will give you
years of reliable, carefree service.
PowerVerter Inverters give you access to AC power wherever and whenever you need it. They
convert Direct Current (DC) electricity from a battery to Alternating Current (AC) electricity which
is the standard utility power you find at home. Your PowerVerter Inverter simply plugs into the
cigarette lighter socket of any vehicle to run a variety of office and household appliances:
1.2
Design
PowerVerter Ultra Compact's advanced design and production technology packs the power of
standard inverters into a lighter, low-profile, metal case. This design eliminates the need for bulky
internal transformers.
Applications
Laptop Computers TVs Game Systems
FaxMachines VCRs Kitchen Equipment
Lamps
Stereos Small Power Tools and More!
Advanced .Features
Low Battery Protection
You'll never run out of battery power with PowerVerter Ultra Compact Inverters. PowerVerter's Low
Battery
time to safely shut down your connected equipment and the inverter before restarting your vehicle's
engine to recharge your battery. If you're not present when the alarm sounds, PowerVerter will
automatically shut itself down, preserving your battery.
Alarm alerts you to low voltage in your vehicle's battery. The PowerVerter gives you adequate
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AWarning!
Do not operate your inverter near flammable materials, fumes or gases.
ACaution!
Proper cooling is essential when operating your PowerVerter. Provide adequate ventilation and
refrain from placing items on or around the PowerVerter during operation. Refrain from placing your
PowerVerter near your vehicle's heating vent or in direct sunlight. Keep the case dry at all times.
Disconnect the PowerVerter when not in use.
ACaution!
The PowerVerter case will get hot (130" - 140"
the PowerVerter near surfaces or materials that will be effected by this level of heat. Use care when
handling the case after extended use.
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after long periods of continuous use. Do not place
ACaution!
Turn
OFF connected equipment before starting your engine. DO NOT plug a surge suppressor, line
AC
conditioner or UPS system into the
to the PowerVerter, use grounded, 14-gauge, 3-wire cords, less than 100 feet long.
receptacles of the PowerVerter. If you attach extension cords
ACaution!
Check the warning labels on battery chargers or adapters before connecting them to your PowerVerter.
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chargers and adapters, however, are safe for connection, as long as their labels state that their
DC output voltage is low (30 volts or lower).
connect battery chargers or adapters with dangerous-voltage warnings. Most battery
AC-to-
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