Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Quality Power, Ease of Use

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Introduction

Quality Power

The Prowatt 1000 is a professional-quality, mid-range inverter designed to handle a variety of applications including compact microwaves, TVs, VCRs, coffee makers, and small power tools.

The Prowatt 1000 provides up to 1000 watts of continuous power, making it ideal for large single loads, intermittent loads, or multiple smaller loads.

The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard-to- start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers.

The unit’s low standby battery demand means you don’t have to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter on for a few days. When the inverter is on but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 300 mA from the battery.

For more efficient power use, the fan shuts down automatically when no loads are attached to the inverter.

Ease of Use

Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with extreme ease of use:

The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.

You can power loads directly from the dual GFCI receptacles on the front panel, or you can hardwire the unit into an existing AC electrical system using the built-in terminal blocks.

Easy-to-read indicators on the front panel let you monitor system performance at a glance.

The remote On/Off switch lets you control the inverter from a convenient location—up to 20 feet (6 m) away—while the inverter itself is mounted out of sight and close to the batteries.

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Contents PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose AudienceAbout This Guide Conventions Used Related InformationPage General Precautions Explosive Gas PrecautionsProwatt Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting Operation Alternators and Charging Systems Specifications Battery Types and Sizes Product and System InformationPage Introduction Quality Power Ease of UseComprehensive Protection Page Features PROwattMaterials List Feature Description Front Panel AC EndBack Panel DC End Back Panel DC EndRemote On/Off Switch REM O TE SW ITC HPage Installation Installation Tools and Materials Safety InstructionsInstallation Codes ToolsOverview of Installation Steps Choosing a Charging System Designing Your InstallationCalculating Battery Requirements Choosing a Location CoolMaintain correct wiring polarity Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitAC Wiring Precautions AC Wiring Procedure To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiringInstalling Transfer Switches in AC Circuits Bottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal BlocksSimple Transfer Switching Mounting the Inverter Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchTo install the remote On/Off switch To mount the ProwattConnecting the Chassis Ground Grounding LocationsFixed Location residential, for example Connect Connecting DC CablesCabling Guidelines Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines To select the correct fuse type and sizeCabling Procedure 1000To connect the DC cables ALLInstallation Connecting DC Cables Page Operation Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once To turn the inverter on and off from its front panelTo operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTesting the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet To test the Gfci protectionBattery Current Indicator Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsBattery Voltage Indicator Input Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Trouble Loads Problem LoadsInverter Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Television Reception Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Physical Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchElectrical Performance Inverter Battery Types SizesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Appliance Consumption Per day = a x BUsing Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In ParallelTwo Separate Battery Banks To VehicleBattery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Page Alternators Charging SystemsCharging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging System Requirements Using a High-Output Alternator Charging From AC PowerUsing an Alternator Controller Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Product InformationSystemWarranty Return Material Authorization Policy Return Material ProcedureInformation About Your System AGMRemote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting TemplatePage Index Index Index-3 Index-4
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