Tripp Lite PowerVerter DC-to-AC Inverter/Charger APSX700HF manual

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    Owner’ s Man ual P o werV er ter ® DC-to-A C In ver ter/Char ger Model: APSX700HF Input Output In vert: 12 V DC 230 V , 50 Hz A C Charge: 230 V , 50 Hz A C 12 V DC 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA +1 773 869 1234 • www .tripplite.com Reliable Emer gency Backup P o wer Congratulations on your purchase of the PowerV erter ® APSX700HF[...]

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    2 Impor tant Safety Instructions SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of this product. Failure to comply will void the warranty . Location W arnings • Install your Inverter/Charger (whether for a stationary or mobile application) [...]

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    3 Features Operating Mode Switch: controls Inverter/ Charger operation. When this switch is set to “AUTO”, connected equipment receives constant, uninterrupted utility AC power , with simultaneous charging of connected batteries. The “CHARGE ONL Y” setting prevents unwanted battery rundown when there is no need for battery backup. Connected[...]

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    4 Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Y our Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter/Charger with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp-hour capacity to power your application. Even though T ripp Lite Inverter/Chargers are highly efficient at DC-to-AC inversion, their rated output capacities are limited by [...]

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    5 Mounting W ARNING! Mount y our In ver ter/Charger BEFORE DC battery and A C power connection. F ailure to follo w these instructions ma y lead to personal injury and/or damage to the In ver ter/Charger and connected systems. T ripp Lite recommends that you permanently mount your Inverter/Charger in the configuration illustrated below . The APSX70[...]

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    6 Battery Connection • Connect DC W iring: Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-ef ficiency converter of electricity , its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit. Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 2 A WG (6.544 mm)) to fit your Inverter/Charger’ [...]

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    7 A C Connection T o avoid overloading your Inverter/Charger , be sure to match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add the total watts) with the continuous output capacity of your Inverter/Charger (see the Specifications section). When figuring the power requirements of your equipment, do not confuse continuous[...]

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    8 “ LINE” Green Indicator: If the operating mode switch is set to “AUT O”, this light will illuminate continuously while connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power from a utility/generator source. If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE ONL Y”, this light will flash to alert you that the unit's inverter is disabled[...]

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    9 T ry these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call T ripp Lite Customer Service at +1 773 869 1234 before returning your unit for service. T roubleshooting SYMPT OM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS No A C Output Unit is not properly connected Connect unit to utility pow er . (All Indicator Lights Are Off) to utility [...]

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    10 Specifications Model: APSX700HF A C Input Connection: IEC 60320 C14 A C Output Connection: IEC 60320 C13 Batter y Connection: Hardwire In verter Continuous Output Capacity (@ 20° C) 700W/700V A P eak Output Capacity (Instantaneous) 1400W DC Input V olts (Nominal) 12 V DC DC Input V oltage Range 10-15 V DC Minimum DC Fuse Rating 125 A DC Input C[...]

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    11 Service If you are returning your Inverter/Charger to T ripp Lite, please pack it carefully , using the ORIGINAL P ACKING MA TERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem. If the Inverter/Charger is within the warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt. T o obtain service you must obtain a Ret[...]

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    12 1111 W . 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA +1 773 869 1234 • www .tripplite.com 200705102 93-2678 200705102 93-2678 APSX700HF OM.qxd 8/30/2007 12:34 PM Page 12[...]