Tripp Lite Welding System User Manual

Safety 2

Feature Identification 3

Operation 4

Application Guide 5

Mounting 6

Battery Connection 7

AC Output Connection 8 (back page)

Troubleshooting/Service/ Maintenance/Warranty 8 (back page)

Warranty Registration 8 (back page)

Owner’s Manual

PowerVerter®Plus

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

* Inverters are moisture-resistant, not waterproof.

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. 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

• Frequency-Controlled Output

• Moisture-Resistant Construction*

• Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense)

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Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product.

* Applies to models with "UL" in their model numbers.

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.

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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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 2-position slide switch to “ON/REMOTE” to have your Inverter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery or remotely monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an optional remote module. Set switch to “OFF” when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain.

“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.

Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) AC Receptacles: allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet. They feature ground fault interrupter switches that trip if there is excessive current on the ground safety wire.

Resettable Circuit Breaker: protects your Inverter against damage due to overload. 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). 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.

Ignition Switch Control Jack (rear panel, not shown): use to connect the Inverter to your vehicle’s ignition switch (with usersupplied cable) in order to automatically control the Inverter with the vehicle's ignition switch. See Operation section.

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