Tripp Lite PV 1800HF Benutzerhandbuch

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TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Maintenance

The PowerVerter requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts
(except for replaceable DC fuses).

5.2 Service

If you require service beyond what is explained in the Troubleshooting Guide, do the following:

Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234. (Outside the U.S., call +1 (773) 869-1234). A
technical support person will either remedy the problem over the phone or give you instructions
about return, repair or exchange.

If returning your PowerVerter to Tripp Lite, please carefully pack the PowerVerter using the
ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the
symptoms of the problem. If the PowerVerter is within the 1-Year Limited Warranty period (page 9),
enclose a copy of your sales receipt.

5.3 Troubleshooting Guide

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

SYMPTOM

PowerVerter does not turn
ON when ON/OFF switch is
turned ON

PowerVerter is not able
to power devices plugged
into it

PowerVerter output seems
intermittent

Connected equipment
experiences buzzing sound
or picture distortion.

PROBLEM

Fuse(s) is/are blown

Battery running low

Power draw of equip-
ment is too high for
PowerVerter output

Loose connections

Audio/video
interference

CORRECTION

Replace blown fuse(s). Check for
possible inverter overload

Recharge vehicle battery by running
engine. Low battery voltage reduces
inverter power output

Check rated power draw of
equipment. Make sure it does not
exceed the maximum continuous
output rating of the PowerVerter

Check and secure all connections

Reposition equipment antennas
and PowerVerter