VANNER
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Owner’s Manual
LifeStar Owner’s Manual - 12 -
Section 8: Troubleshooting the 20-1050CUL-DC
The following are the most common questions heard by Vanner service professionals. If your situation
does not apply to the following categories, please contact your local Vanner Inc Distributor.
Vanner Inc Customer Service: 1-800-AC-POWER
SYMPTOM All of the LED’s on the front panel blink one at a time, in sequence.
SOLUTION It is normal for this to occur if the inverter switch is On when the DC input is connected to
the unit. If the DC is already connected and the LED’s blink in sequence then the DC
input is dipping in voltage.
Check for poor connections in the DC wiring, bad battery, or a heavy DC load.
SYMPTOM ON lamp flashes or does not light steadily after pushing in the ON-OFF/RESET Inverter
Switch.
SOLUTION Lamp flashes when utility power is present. Lamp flashes in Load Demand Waiting mode.
Check/Reset GFCI on the receptacle.
Check battery connections if utility power is OFF
Check DC fuses if utility power is OFF
SYMPTOM ON lamp fully illuminates. AC load does not run.
SOLUTION Check and reset circuit breaker.
Check and reset GFCI
Verify AC load and cord is in proper condition.
SYMPTOM BATTERY LOW lamp illuminates when AC load is applied.
SOLUTION Check battery connections.
Check battery condition.
Recharge battery if voltage is less than 10.5 VDC.
Check the vehicle's alternator charging system for proper operation.
SYMPTOM OVERTEMP lamp illuminates.
SOLUTION Something has caused the unit to overheat. Check for obstruction of air flow to the
cooling fan or from ventilation holes. Verify AC load is within unit's rated capacity.
SYMPTOM OVERLOAD lamp illuminates with AC load applied.
SOLUTION Verify AC load is within unit's rated surge and continuous capacity.
SYMPTOM DC fuse blows when connecting DC input cables.
SOLUTION Check for reverse polarity: red cable to battery positive (+), black cable to battery
negative (-). The unit may be damaged and require repair service.
SYMPTOM Low battery lamp glows dimly when inverter is off.
SOLUTION This is normal.
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