Ecotricity ECO1800S Owner's Manual - page 16
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.
E05
Under-voltage warning.
The battery is nearly
discharged.
Reduce the load to extend run time
during backup mode. Assuming the
AC power cord was unplugged and
the unit turned to backup mode, when
utility power is present or becomes
available, recharge the battery by
plugging the AC power cord into a
wall outlet.
ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
E06
AC utility is not
available and
products
connected to
unit lose power.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
has detected an
over-temperature condition.
Disconnect products from the
AC outlets. Make sure the
products plugged into the AC
outlets are not overloading the
continuous output power rating
of the unit when supplying backup
power. Allow the unit to cool,
increasing ventilation if necessary.
If the unit is left on, it restarts
automatically when the unit
cools down.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
has exhausted its available
battery power.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
shuts down when all available
battery power has been used.
Allow the unit to recharge for
15hours before continuing to
use the unit.
Over-temperature warning.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
is overheating due to poor
ventilation, excessive
ambient temperature, or
high power demand.
Reduce the load to avoid
over-temperature shutdown, clear
blocked fan or remove objects
covering unit, or move the unit to
a cooler place.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM/SYMPTOM SOLUTION
Eco1800S Solar
Generator
will not turn
on.
Battery is discharged and
utility power is not
available at the wall outlet.
Ensure power is available at
the wall outlet.
No power
available at the
120VAC outlets.
AC outlet has been
overloaded or the
supplementary protector
has tripped.
Reduce the number of products
plugged into the AC outlets.
Check the supplementary
protector at the back of the
unit. If necessary, reset the
breaker by pushing it fully inward.
AC utility is not
available and
products
connected to
unit lose power.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
has detected an overload
condition.
Make sure the products plugged
into the AC outlets are not
exceeding the output power
rating of the unit when supplying
backup power. Try removing or
substituting some of the products.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM/SYMPTOM SOLUTION
AC utility is not
available and
products
connected to
unit lose power.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
may require service.
Contact UPG Customer Service
for further troubleshooting
toll free at 866.892.1122.
Products
connected to
unit malfunction
or overheat.
Products connected to
Eco1800S Solar Generator
do not accept modified sine
wave form.
Your application is not compatible
with Eco1800S Solar Generator’s
modified sine wave output.
Inadequate
run time.
Eco1800S Solar Generator’s
battery is not fully charged.
Charge the battery by leaving
Eco1800S Solar Generator
plugged into a wall outlet at
least 18 hours.
Battery is near the end
of its useful life.
Press for at least half a second
to turn unit on.
Eco1800S Solar Generator
has turned off.
As the battery ages, the available
run time decreases. The internal
battery also ages prematurely if
Eco1800S Solar Generator
is installed in a hot environment
or not kept in a charged
condition.