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by XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide
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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Tr
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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 1000. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufact
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About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as it
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Owner’s Guide for future reference. 1. Before installing and using the XPower Inverter 1000, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the XPower Inverter 1000, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the XPower Inverter 1000 to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the vent
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Safety Explosive gas precautions WARNING: Explosion hazard 1. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XPower Inverter 1000. 2. This equipment contains componentnts which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XPower Inverter 1000 in compartments containing batteries o
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Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries. 4. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts an
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Safety Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Inverter 1000. Do not use the following with the XPower Inverter 1000: • Small battery-operated appliances like flas
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 Introduction Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 2 Features Materials List- - - - - -
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4 Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Operating Several Loads at Once - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Operating Limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Power Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents Battery Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–7 C Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–1 Charging With an Engine Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2 Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2 Using an Alternator Controller -
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1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the XPower Inverter 1000! The XPower Inverter 1000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability. Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features of the XPower 1000. Quality Power The XPower 1000 is a quality inverter designed for recreational vehicle (RV) and truck applications. • The XPower 1000 provides up to 1000 watts of contin
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Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The XPower 1000 is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • Loads can be powered directly from the AC outlets. Comprehensive Protection The XPower 1000 is equipped with numerous protection features to guarantee safe and trouble-free operation: Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 11.0 V or lower. Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the XPower 1000 down a
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2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower 1000. Xantrex recommends that you familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter. Materials List Your XPower 1000 package includes: • One XPower 1000 inverter • Two M6 lock washers (on the DC input cable terminals) • Two M6 nuts (on the DC input cable terminals) • Owner’s Guide If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service. Contact infomation is
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Features AC Panel 3 2 4 5 1 1 6 Figure 2-1 AC Panel Feature Description 1 On/Off Switch turns the inverter’s control circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch. Disconnect AC and DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. 2 Power light is a green light indicating the On/Off Switch is on and AC voltage is present at the inverter’s AC outlets. 3 Fault light is a red light indicating the inverter has shut down due to low or high battery voltage, uni
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DC Panel DC Panel 3 4 2 5 1 6 Figure 2-2 DC Panel Feature Description 1 Chassis Ground Screw connects to vehicle chassis, DC grounding bus or to engine’s negative bus. 2 Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery. 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery. 4 Ventilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter. When the inverter
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3 Installation Chapter 3 provides information on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation and provide procedures for installing the XPower 1000. Xantrex highly recommends that you read the entire chapter before beginning the installation procedures so that you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs. Designing Your Installation Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to use your XPower 1000, and then design a power system that wi
