Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Safety Instructions, Installation Codes, Tools, Materials

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Installation

Safety Instructions

Before you start to install the PROwatt 1000:

•Review the “Important Safety Information” on page vii.

•Do not attempt your own AC wiring unless you have the knowledge and experience to do a safe job. Your RV dealer, boat dealer, or a licensed electrician can install the inverter if you do not wish to do your own wiring.

•Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions in this chapter.

Installation Codes

Governing installation codes vary depending on the location and type of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be done by a qualified electrician.

Installation Tools and Materials

Tools

❐Wire stripper

❐Flat-head screwdriver

❐Wrench(es) for DC terminals

❐Tools for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables (e.g. a crimping tool). (You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable.)

❐Drill

Materials

❐4 corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger for mounting the inverter

❐Copper DC cable, sized appropriately for load and application

❐Lugs and terminals for the DC cables

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Contents PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope AudienceAbout This Guide Conventions Used Related InformationPage General Precautions Explosive Gas PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions For Using Rechargeable AppliancesProwatt Contents Troubleshooting OperationSpecifications Battery Types and SizesAlternators and Charging Systems 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 Safety Instructions Installation CodesInstallation Tools and Materials ToolsOverview of Installation Steps Designing Your Installation Calculating Battery RequirementsChoosing a Charging System Choosing a Location CoolConnecting to an Existing AC Circuit AC Wiring PrecautionsMaintain correct wiring polarity 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 Installing the Remote On/Off Switch To install the remote On/Off switchMounting the Inverter To mount the ProwattConnecting the Chassis Ground Grounding LocationsConnecting DC Cables Cabling GuidelinesFixed Location residential, for example Connect 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 On and Off Operating Several Loads at OnceTurning the Inverter Off Between Charges To turn the inverter on and off from its front panelUsing the Remote On/Off Switch Testing the GFCI-Protected AC OutletTo operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch To test the Gfci protectionReading the Front Panel Indicators Battery Voltage IndicatorBattery Current Indicator Power Output Operating LimitsInput Voltage Problem Loads Inverter LoadsTrouble Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision Reception Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Dimensions Remote On/Off Switch Electrical Performance InverterPhysical Inverter Battery Types SizesBattery Types Automotive Starting BatteriesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing ExampleTo determine how much battery capacity you need 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 SystemsUsing a Standard Vehicle Alternator Charging System RequirementsCharging With an Engine Alternator Charging From AC Power Using an Alternator ControllerUsing a High-Output Alternator 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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