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USER MANUAL PVINT375 Tripp Lite

Ultra-Compact DC-to-AC Inverter

Model: PVINT375

Safety 2

Operation 2

Maintenance & Service 2

Feature Identification 3

Troubleshooting 3

Specifications 4

Warranty 5

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Safety

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.

Warning!

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not operate your Inverter near flammable materials, fumes or gases.

Caution!

• Since the Inverter requires adequate ventilation during operation, do not block fan or cooling vents or cover the Inverter, and do not operate near vehicle heating vents or in direct sunlight. Keep the Inverter dry at all times and disconnect when not in use.
• Since the Inverter case will get hot (55° - 60° C) during continuous extended use, use care when handling it. Do not place it near surfaces or materials affected by this level of heat.
• Turn OFF connected equipment before starting your engine. DO NOT plug a surge protector, line conditioner or UPS system into the Inverter. If you attach AC extension cords, use 18 AWG or 0.5mm2-gauge, less than 100 feet long.
• Before connecting a battery charger or adapter, check its manual to make sure the Inverter's specifications (including output waveform) fall within its recommendations. Most battery chargers and adapters, however, are safe for connection, as long as their labels state that their AC-to-DC output voltage is low (30 volts or lower).

Operation

Step 1: Plug Inverter into vehicle lighter/accessory outlet.

Step 2: Turn on Inverter.

Step 3: Plug equipment into the Inverter.

Determine your equipment's total wattage.* Do not connect more watts than your Inverter's Output Power (Maximum Continuous Watts) rating—see Specifications. See chart for typical equipment runtimes. Also see chart for important note concerning the limitations of vehicle electrical systems.

* Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates. If your equipment is rated in amps, multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts. (Example: a 14 in. drill requires 1.25 amps. 230 volts × 1.25 amps = 290 watts.)

Maintenance & Service

Your Inverter requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable parts (except for replaceable DC fuses). If a problem occurs, review the installation and operation procedures in this manual to insure the problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions. If the problem continues, do not contact or return the product to the dealer. Instead, visit www.tripplite.com/support. You can also contact our tech support team at +1 773.869.1313 or via email at [e-mail].

Feature Identification

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1 Lighted ON/OFF Switch: move to ON ("I") position to power connected equipment; switch will illuminate. Move to OFF ("O") position to stop powering connected equipment.
2 AC Outlet: accepts 230V AC equipment you would normally plug into a wall outlet.
3 DC Fuse(s) (externally mounted): protect vehicle battery from damaging overload. If fuse blows, replace with standard automotive fuse of equal amperage. CAUTION: installing non-rated fuses could cause equipment damage and void your warranty.
4 Vehicle Lighter/Accessory Plug: connects to a standard 12V DC vehicle lighter/accessory outlet.
5 Cooling Fan: maintains internal cooling.
6 Ultra-Compact, Lightweight Metal Case

Low Battery Alarm (internal, not shown): detects low voltage and shuts down Inverter to preserve vehicle battery. If alarm sounds, turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge battery.

Overload Alarm (internal, not shown): detects wattage overload on Inverter outlets and shuts down Inverter as a protective measure. If alarm sounds, turn Inverter OFF and reduce wattage load (by unplugging high-wattage devices).

Troubleshooting

Please check the following before sending the Inverter in for service:

Symptom Problem Correction
Alarm sounds. Low battery voltage (<10.5 V).		Turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery.
		Output overload. Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high-wattage devices. Load should not exceed your Inverter's maximum continuous output power (see Specifications).
Inverter does not turn ON when power switch is turned ON	Automatic Inverter shutdown due to low battery voltage (<10V).	Turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery
	Automatic Inverter shutdown due to output overload.	Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high-wattage devices. Load should not exceed your Inverter's maximum continuous output power (see Specifications).
	Blown fuse. Replace fuse with standard automotive fuse of identical amperage (see Specifications).
Inverter is unable to power connected equipment.	Battery running low. Low battery voltage reduces Inverter power output.	Turn Inverter OFF and run engine to recharge vehicle battery.
	Connected equipment load exceeds Inverter's maximum continuous output power.	Turn Inverter OFF and remove overload by unplugging high-wattage devices. Load should not exceed your Inverter's maximum continuous output power (see Specifications)
Connected equipment experiences audio/video distortion.	Loose connections. Check and secure all connections.
	Audio/video interference. Reposition equipment antennas and Inverter.

Specifications

Model: PVINT375
Output Power (Maximum Continuous Watts)*: 375
Output Power (Peak Watts)**: 600
Input Voltage (DC): 12V nominal (10-15V)
Output Voltage (AC)/Frequency: 230V / 50 Hz. nominal
Output Waveform: PWM Sine Wave
Low Battery Voltage Alarm (Volts): 10.5V
Low Battery Voltage Shutdown (Volts): 10V
AC Outlets: 1
Circuit Protection (DC Overload): 40-amp fuse (external)

* Maximum output power (continuous or peak) only available when vehicle battery is properly charged. Run vehicle engine often to maintain proper charge. ** Peak Output Power is instantaneous.

Typical Runtimes Before Battery Recharge

Although you can operate your Inverter with your vehicle engine off, best results are usually attained with the engine running. Since the Inverter converts electrical energy (and doesn't produce it), the Inverter's performance is relative to the condition of your vehicle's electrical system (battery, alternator and wiring). If other loads (air conditioner, heater, lights, etc.) are also using power, you may get less runtime.

Model: PVINT375	With Typical Compact Vehicle (4 cylinder) Battery, Alternator & Wiring	With Typical Mid-Size Vehicle (6 cylinder) Battery, Alternator & Wiring	With Typical Full-Size Vehicle (8 cylinder) Battery, Alternator & Wiring
1/2 Load (engine on/engine off)	continuous/1-2 hours continuous/2-3 hours continuous/3-6 hours
Full Load* (engine on/engine off)	continuous/30 min-1 hour	continuous/1-2 hours continuous/2-3 hours

Vehicle Electrical System Limitations

Note: Due to the limitations of certain vehicles' 12V DC lighter/accessory outlet electrical systems, you may not be able to continuously run a full load (375 watts) from your PVINT375. If you regularly blow fuses, it may indicate your vehicle is not adequately wired to support a PVINT375 as it is designed. In this case, consult vehicle manufacturer recommendations for rewiring from the fuse block or battery with appropriate wiring (8 - 10 gauge) and fusing (at least 40 amp).

Warranty

1- YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Visit www.tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

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 marketing name or model number of the product.

Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Modell: PVINT375

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