Troubleshooting - PowerTek IV Serie Manual De Usuario

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
No output in DC Mode
No output in AC Mode
Unit stays in DC Mode when input
voltage is
present.
Inverter backup time is very short during
blackout
Low Battery LED is always Lit
Led 8 (the fourth led on the inverter
battery meter) never turns on
Charger breaker trips several seconds
after unit transfers to AC Mode
Input breaker in the Distribution panel
trips often
Resetable Load breaker trips often
The unit pass very often to DC Mode
Unit does not turn on with Push button
Unit smells burnt but is working
Unit smells burnt and is not working
Unit does nothing and no LEDs are lit
Fan is always On
CAUSE
Inverter is turned off
Inverter is disable by low battery, high
battery, Overload, or Overtemp
Load breaker is tripped
Input voltage is out of range
Charger breaker is tripped
Input breaker at the distribution panel is
tripped
Electrolyte level of batteries is too low
Battery Electrolyte level is too high
Batteries are in poor condition
Damaged Batteries
Incorrect breaker size
Loose breaker contacts
Overloading inverter
Input voltage is out of range
Extremely low battery voltage
Environment temperature is above 40ºC
Batteries overheated
SOLUTION
Turn unit on
Remove the condition
Reset the breaker
Correct input voltage or change input voltage cut off levels
Reset the breaker
Reset the breaker
Add distilled water to correct level
Carefully remove excess electrolyte.
Replace batteries
With a Voltage Meter check the battery voltage when the unit is in AC
Mode. If battery voltage does not increase call Technical Service.
Check battery temperature and water consumption. If abnormal, the
batteries may be damaged. Call technical service or replace batteries
Bypass the Unit and call Technical Service.
Switch breaker to correct amp size
Tighten breaker contacts
With Dip Switch decrease to minimum the Amps rate setting and call
Technical Service
Decrease the load connected to inverter
Change input voltage settings or call an electrician to correct input
voltage.
If this occurs during starting of heavy loads such as: Motors, Air
conditionings, freezers, etc. If so call Technical Service.
Recharge batteries with a external charger and then turn on the unit
Call Technical Service
Call Technical Service
Call Technical Service
Ventilate the area
Replace batteries
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