A recent water overflow problem in the bathroom caused some water to leak into the basement area and most likely leaked on the PD9260C Power Converter and the LPT50BRD Transfer Switch.
A few days later, problems were encountered with the 12v side with the monitor panel reading “L”. The most probable cause was the converter was not working, so I hooked up an external charger to the battery & this got the 12V system going again.
At the same time the GFI receptacle by the sink went out & now we are having an 110V problem including:
Fridge only operates on gas
Microwave/convection oven has no power
No power in the 2 duplexes above the sink
Water heater won’t operate on electricity
I’m not sure if this problem is caused by the apparent Power Converter issue or if it is just a coincidence. I would appreciate feedback on this.
Next, I opened up the area where the converter is located & discovered a ‘bag of snakes’ of wires, fresh water pipes, waste water pipes, furnace air pipes, etc. Also, the cap for the Transfer Switch was not properly secured to the box so this was a potential problem area. (Someone should get their knuckles rapped for this shoddy workmanship).
I then consulted the Manual for the Converter & came of the conclusion that the first thing to consider was to examine the status of the 3x 25A fuses labeled on the schematic as REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION FUSE(S)). The way the Converter was installed it was almost impossible to remove the breakers but after much struggling I was able to remove them using needle nosed pliers. During this step I did cause some arcing when removing one of the fuses. On examination this fuse and one other seem to be ‘burnt’. I replaced all 3 of these fuses (what a struggle trying to get the fuses in due to the cramped space). This replacement didn’t see to help the situation).
I’m not sure where to go from here. To do any other test at the converter is both beyond my technical capabilities and beyond my agility to get further access to the converter.
Progressive Dynamics has a replacement program for $100 plus S&H they will swap a faulty unit. If they cannot repair the faulty unit there would be a further charge of approximately $100.
I’m considering taking advantage of this offering. Once the new unit arrives having a qualified technician installed the converter in a more accessible location along with the Transfer Switch.
I would appreciate any feedback that you have on my dilemma .
CS
A few days later, problems were encountered with the 12v side with the monitor panel reading “L”. The most probable cause was the converter was not working, so I hooked up an external charger to the battery & this got the 12V system going again.
At the same time the GFI receptacle by the sink went out & now we are having an 110V problem including:
Fridge only operates on gas
Microwave/convection oven has no power
No power in the 2 duplexes above the sink
Water heater won’t operate on electricity
I’m not sure if this problem is caused by the apparent Power Converter issue or if it is just a coincidence. I would appreciate feedback on this.
Next, I opened up the area where the converter is located & discovered a ‘bag of snakes’ of wires, fresh water pipes, waste water pipes, furnace air pipes, etc. Also, the cap for the Transfer Switch was not properly secured to the box so this was a potential problem area. (Someone should get their knuckles rapped for this shoddy workmanship).
I then consulted the Manual for the Converter & came of the conclusion that the first thing to consider was to examine the status of the 3x 25A fuses labeled on the schematic as REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION FUSE(S)). The way the Converter was installed it was almost impossible to remove the breakers but after much struggling I was able to remove them using needle nosed pliers. During this step I did cause some arcing when removing one of the fuses. On examination this fuse and one other seem to be ‘burnt’. I replaced all 3 of these fuses (what a struggle trying to get the fuses in due to the cramped space). This replacement didn’t see to help the situation).
I’m not sure where to go from here. To do any other test at the converter is both beyond my technical capabilities and beyond my agility to get further access to the converter.
Progressive Dynamics has a replacement program for $100 plus S&H they will swap a faulty unit. If they cannot repair the faulty unit there would be a further charge of approximately $100.
I’m considering taking advantage of this offering. Once the new unit arrives having a qualified technician installed the converter in a more accessible location along with the Transfer Switch.
I would appreciate any feedback that you have on my dilemma .
CS