Tripp Lite PV1000HF, PV1800HF, PV3000HF User Manual

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)

PV1000HF PV1800HF PV3000HF

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GROUND

MODEL NUMBER: PV1000HF PV1800HF PV3000HF

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, ± 0.5% Efficiency: Up to 94% Up to 94% Up to 94% Output Waveform:

Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave

* DoubleBoost duration (instantaneous). Actual output depends on battery age, battery charge level and ambient temperature. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This product designed and engineered in the USA.

Wire Gauge

2 Conductors 4 Conductors

(all models) (PV3000HF only)

Watts 6 4 2 0 00 Twin 00

500 15 ft 25 ft 39 ft 62 ft 79 ft 158 ft

700 11 ft 18 ft 28 ft 44 ft 56 ft 112 ft

1000 N/R 12 ft 20 ft 31 ft 39 ft 78 ft

2000 N/R N/R N/R 16 ft 20 ft 40 ft

2400 N/R N/R N/R 13 ft 16 ft 32 ft

3000 N/R N/R N/R 10 ft 13 ft 26 ft

† N/R = Not Recommended. NOTE: Acceptable power is directly related to cable length (i.e. - the shorter the cable, the better the performance)

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverters.

Location Warnings

• Install your Inverter in a location or compartment in your vehicle that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock.

• Leave a minimum of 2" clearance at front and back of the Inverter for proper ventilation. To avoid overheating the Inverter, any compartment that contains the Inverter must be properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow. The heavier the load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.

• Do not install the Inverter directly near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.

• Do not install near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals.

Battery Connection Warnings

• Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage, age, amp-hour capacity and type.

• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated, your batteries should not be installed in a “dead air” compartment. Ideally, any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air.

• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected.

• Do not allow objects to contact the DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals together. Serious personal injury or property damage could result.

Ground Connection Warnings

• Safe operation requires connecting the Inverter's Main Ground Lug directly to the frame of the vehicle or earth ground.

• For protection against possible electrical shock hazards, if the Inverter is operated in wet or damp conditions, a user-supplied, portable GFCI (ground fault circuit interruptor) must be connected between each Inverter receptacle and the equipment it powers.

Equipment Connection Warnings

• Do not use a Tripp Lite Inverter in life support or healthcare applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite

Inverter could cause failure of, or significantly alter the performance of, a life support device or medical equipment.

• You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter.

Operation Warnings

• Your Inverter does not require routine maintenance.

• Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter as long as the battery supply is connected. During any service work, the battery supply should therefore be disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating from the battery supply. Dangerous arcing may result.

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Specifications

Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart

†

Always loosely twist each pair of cables (one positive and one negative) together.

Use in conjunction with DC wiring connection instructions in the Battery Connection section.

Using 4 conductors is recommended (but not required) to obtain

maximum output power from PV3000HF models.

Tripp Lite Inverters include a Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Control which saves battery power by allowing users to set the minimum load level at which the unit’s inverter turns on. Users can significantly reduce the No Load DC Input Current to a very low amperage power level with the use of this control.

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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. Set switch to “REMOTE” to remotely monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an optional remote module.

“LOAD” Indicator Lights: intuitive “traffic light” signals show approximate equipment load level. See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights.

“BATTERY” Indicator Lights: intuitive “traffic light” signals show approximate charge level of your battery. See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights.

DC Power Terminals: connect to your battery terminals. See page 7 for connection instructions.

AC Receptacles: allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet. PV3000HF models include two receptacles that accept either 15- or 20-amp plugs.

Resettable Circuit Breaker(s): protect your Inverter against damage due to overload. PV3000HF models include two separate 20-amp circuits. See page 4 for resetting instructions.

Remote Control Module Connector: allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with PV3000HF models). See remote module owner’s manual for connection instructions.

Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial: conserves battery power by setting the low-load level at which the Inverter automatically shuts off. See page 4 for setting instructions.

Multi-Speed Cooling Fan(s): quiet, efficient fans prolong equipment service life.

Main Ground Lug: properly grounds the Inverter to vehicle grounding system or earth ground. See page 7 for connection instructions.

Low Battery Alarm/Shutdown (internal, not shown): automatically detects low voltage and shuts down Inverter to preserve vehicle battery.

Overload Alarm/Shutdown (internal, not shown): automatically detects wattage overload on Inverter outlets and shuts down Inverter as a protective measure.

PV3000HF Rear Panel PV3000HF Front Panel

PV1800HF Rear Panel PV1800HF Front Panel

PV1000HF Rear Panel

PV1000HF Front Panel

99 4

GREATER

LOAD SENSE

LESSER

LOAD

BATTERY

LOW

REMOTE

MED

LOW

REMOTE

OFF

Observe proper polarity. Reversed polarity will blow internal fuses. See manual.

CAUTION!

Observe proper polarity. Reversed polarity will blow internal fuses. See manual.

12V DC

CAUTION!

12V DC

Observe proper polarity. Reversed polarity will blow internal fuses. See manual.

20A

OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER

20A

GROUND

REMOTE

OFF

GROUND

OFF

15A

20A

OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER

20A

GROUND

GREATER

LOAD SENSE

LESSER

LOAD

BATTERY

LOW

REMOTE

MED

LOW

15A

LOAD SENSE

GREATER

LESSER

LOAD

BATTERY

LOW

REMOTE

MED

LOW

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