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Owner’s Manual
®
PowerVerter
APSINT612 (V. 3.0)
DC-to-AC Inverter/Charger
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Input Output
Customer Support: (773) 869-1212
Invert: 12 VDC 230V, 50 Hz. AC
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Charge: 230V, 50 Hz. AC 12 VDC
Reliable Emergency Backup Power
Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich Inverter/Charger designed as an alternative energy source during utility
power failures. Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Chargers keep your equipment constantly up and
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Specifications MODEL NUMBER: APSINT612 AC Input Connection: Detachable Input Cord INVERTER Output Volts (Nominal): 230 VAC, ± 5% Output Frequency (Nominal): 50 Hz, ± 0.5% Efficiency: 88% to 94%, depending on load and temperature Continuous Power (@ 20 C): 600 OverPower™ Peak Surge Power:* 900 Double Boost™ Peak Surge Power:* 1200 DC Input Volts (Nominal): 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range: 10-15 VDC Minimum DC Fuse Rating: 100 A DC Input Current @ Nominal V DC Full Load: 56 A BATTERY CHARGER Input V
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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 Inverter/Chargers. Location Warnings Install your Inverter/Charger (whether for a mobile or stationary application) in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture. Although your Inverter/Charger is moisture resistant, it is NOT waterproof. Floo
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Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use. Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter/Charger AC Output Receptacles: allow you to connect equipment that 6 1 operation depending on your application. See page 6 for would normally be plugged into a utility outlet. A universal adapter, setting instructions. included, allows you to connect a wide variety of plug styles to the NEMA receptacle. See page 10
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Operation LOAD Red Indicator: This red light will ILLUMI- Switch Modes NATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger, you functioning and the power demanded by connected are able to operate it by switching between the following operating appliances and equipment exceeds 100% of load modes as appropriate to your situation: capacity. The light will FLASH to alert you when the AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you inverter shuts down
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Configuration Set Configuration DIP Switches Using a small tool, set the Configuration DIP Switches (located on the front panel of your unit, see diagram) to optimize Inverter/Charger operation depending on your application. A4 A3 A2 A1 INPUT C/B 10A OUTPUT C/B 12A Dip Switches DIP Switches Select Battery Type—REQUIRED Select High AC Input Voltage Point A1 A2 A4 A3 A2 A1 for Switching to Battery—OPTIONAL* CAUTION: The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect
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Battery Selection Select Battery Type Select “Deep Cycle” batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your Inverter/Charger. Batteries of either Wet-Cell (vented) or Gel-Cell /Absorbed Glass Mat (sealed) construction are ideal. 6-volt “golf cart,” Marine Deep-Cycle or 8D Deep-Cycle batteries are also acceptable. You must set the Inverter/Charger’s Battery Type DIP Switch (see Configuration section for more information) to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded
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Mounting WARNING! Mount your Inverter/Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the Inverter/Charger and connected systems. Tripp Lite manufactures a variety of different Inverter/Chargers with a variety of different mounting options for use in vehicular or non-vehicular applications. Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter/Charger in any of the configurations illustrated below. User mus
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Battery Connection Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures: Connect DC Wiring: Though your Connect Ground: Using a #8 AWG wire or larger directly connect Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency con- the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle’s chassis or earth ground. See verter of electricity, its rated output capacity the Feature Identification section to locate the Main Ground Lug on is limited by the length and gauge of the your specific Inverter/Charger mode
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AC Input/Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter/Charger, be sure to match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add their total watts) with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter/Charger model (see Specifications). When figuring the power requirements of your equipment, do not confuse “continuous” wattage with “peak” wattage ratings. Most electric motors require extra power at start-up (“peak” wattage) than required to run continuously after
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Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at (773) 869-1212 before returning your unit for service. Battery Indicator Lights Operating Mode Switch MAX OFF (GREATER (LESSER Operation Indicator Lights LOAD LOAD ON) ON) SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No AC Output Unit is not properly connected to utility power. Connect unit to utility power. (All Indicator Lights Are OFF) Operating Mode Switch is set to “
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