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Operation, Caution, Mobile operation (unplugged / battery discharging) – Tripp Lite HCRK-3 User Manual

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Stationary Operation (Plugged In / Battery Charging)

Plug the Power Supply Module into a live AC wall outlet.* The Power Supply Module will deliver AC
power to connected equipment while simultaneously charging the Battery Module.

Use connected equipment indefinitely as long as the Power Supply is connected to a live AC outlet. If the
utility power fails, due to a blackout or severe brownout, the Power Supply will automatically support
connected equipment with AC power from the Battery Module (if adequately charged). When power
resumes after a blackout, the Power Supply will automatically resume supplying AC power and recharging
the Battery Module.

Charge Level Indicators (Charging)

Battery Charge LED Meter Display

Approximate
Battery Module
Charge Level
90 - 100%

Green

Green

Green

Green

60% - 89%

Green

Green

Green

Flashing Green

31% - 59%

Green

Green

OFF

Flashing Green

<= 30%

Green

OFF

OFF

Flashing Green

* Tripp Lite recommends that the Power Supply be plugged into a wall outlet, charging the battery as often as possible. Charging

the batteries for brief intervals DOES NOT adversely affect battery performance. However, leaving the batteries fully discharged
for long periods of time DOES adversely affect battery performance.

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Operation

CAUTION!

The Power Supply will not provide output power to connected equipment in either of

the following conditions: Battery Module or RUI disconnected;* Battery Module fully
discharged.**

* The user may need to turn on the Power Supply Module manually (using the RUI's "Power" button) after reconnection.

** Battery Modules continuously left in a discharged state will suffer a permanent loss of capacity. Full recharge time is roughly

equal to full discharge time.

Mobile Operation (Unplugged / Battery Discharging)

Unplug the Power Supply Module from the AC wall outlet. Ensure that the cord is safely stowed aboard the
cart to reduce the risk of damage.

Use connected equipment between charges, depending on battery conditions, environmental conditions and
equipment load. Contact Tripp Lite for additional solutions to meet all your runtime needs. As the Battery
Module’s charge is depleted, the Battery Charge LED Meter will indicate the approximate charge level
(see chart).

To turn the Power Supply Module’s outlets (and any connected equipment) OFF and stop the battery from
discharging, press the “Power” button for one second. The alarm will beep once briefly after one second
has passed. Release the button. All LEDs will be OFF.

Charge Level Indicators (Discharging)

Battery Charge LED Meter Display

Approximate

Low

Battery Module

Battery

Charge Level

Alarm*

90 - 100%

Green

Green

Green

Green

OFF

60% - 89%

Green

Green

Green

OFF

OFF

31% - 59%

Yellow

Yellow

OFF

OFF

ON

<= 30%

Flashing Red

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

* The low battery alarm will beep once per second unless it is silenced by pressing the “Alarm Mute” button. Once the charge level

falls below 30% (and shutdown is imminent) the alarm will resume again after one minute. The user should save open files and
safely shut down connected equipment immediately. If the cart is unattended and PowerAlert Software is loaded on a computer
connected to the Power Supply Module, PowerAlert will automatically save open files prior to automatic shutdown.

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