Tripp Lite APS 2012 INT, Owner'S Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

Location Warnings

• The Inverter must be located in an enclosed compartment, shielded 

from outside weather conditions.

• Although your Inverter is moisture resistant, it is NOT water-proof. 

Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could 
cause personal injury due to electric shock. Never immerse the unit, 
and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate. Mounting 
should be in the driest location available.

• Leave a minimum of 2" clearance at front and back of the Inverter for 

proper ventilation. To avoid automatic Inverter shutdown due to 
overtemperature, any compartment that contains the Inverter must be
properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow. The heavier the load 
of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.

• Do not install the Inverter directly near magnetic storage media, as this 

may result in data corruption.

• Do not install near flammable materials, fuel, chemicals or gasses

Battery Connection Warnings

• The Inverter will not operate (with or without utility power) until 

batteries are connected.

• Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical 

voltage, age, amp-hour capacity and type.

• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they 

are not kept well ventilated, your batteries should not be installed in a 
“dead air” compartment. Ideally, any compartment would have some 
ventilation to outside air. 

• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe 

proper polarity as batteries are connected.

• Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not 

short or bridge these terminals together. Serious personal injury or 
property damage could result.

Equipment Connection Warnings

Do not use a Tripp Lite Inverter in life support or healthcare
applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite Inverter
could cause failure of, or significantly alter the performance of, a
life support device or medical equipment.

• You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge 

suppressor, line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter.

• Corded Models: Do not modify the Inverter’s plug or receptacle in a 

way that eliminates its ground connection. Do not use power adapters 
that will eliminate the plug’s ground connection.

•

Connect your Inverter only to a properly grounded AC power outlet or 
hardwired source. Do not plug the unit into itself; this will damage the 
device and void your warranty.

Operation Warnings

• Your Inverter does not require routine maintenance. Do not open the 

device for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter as long as the 

battery supply and/or AC input are connected. During any service 
work, the battery supply and AC input connection (if any) should 
therefore be disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating 

in either inverting or charging mode. Dangerous arcing may result. 
Operating Mode Switch should be in the OFF position. 

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.

Limited Warranty

Tripp Lite warrants its Inverters to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a 30 month period from the date of retail purchase by end user.

Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges
prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged
by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way, including opening of the unit’s casing for any reason. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser
who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of retail purchase.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment,
loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

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

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