Troubleshooting – Tripp Lite APSINT612 User Manual

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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.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

PROBLEMS

CORRECTIONS

Unit is not properly connected to utility power.

Connect unit to utility power.

Operating Mode Switch is set to “OFF” and

Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

AC input is present.

This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch

No correction is required. AC output will return when AC input

is set to “CHARGE ONLY” and AC input is absent.

returns. Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” if you
require AC output.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing

Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating

battery damage). The problem may be with connected

Mode Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE”

auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger.

or “CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge.

Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external
battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when
condition is cleared.

Unit has shut down due to overload.

Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.”
Wait 1 minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

Connected batteries are dead.

Check and replace old batteries.

Battery fuse* is blown.

Check and replace fuse.*

Battery cabling* is loose.

Check and tighten or replace cabling.*

Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing

Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode

battery damage). The problem may be with connected

Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or

auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger.

“CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

Input circuit breaker is tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights

Battery is excessively discharged.

Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external

Are Slowly Flashing

battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when

(½ Second Flashes)

condition is cleared.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights

Battery is overcharged. Unit will shut down to prevent

Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode

Are Rapidly Flashing

battery damage. The problem may be with connected

Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE”

(¼ Second Flashes)

auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger.

or “CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several
attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

Red “LOW” Battery

Battery voltage is low. Unit will automatically shut down

Make sure that AC power is present in order to recharge batteries.

Indicator Light is Flashing

after 5 seconds to protect battery from damage.

Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF then to
“AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected

Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the

DC cabling.

Inverter/Charger.

Red “LOAD” Operation

Inverter is overloaded. Unit will automatically shut down

Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.”

Indicator Light Flashing

after 5 seconds.

Wait 1minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

* User-supplied.

OFF

(LESSER

LOAD

ON)

MAX

(GREATER

LOAD

ON)

Battery Indicator Lights

Operating Mode Switch

Operation Indicator Lights

No AC Output
(All Indicator Lights Are OFF)

Battery Not Recharging
(AC Input Present)

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