Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual About This Guide, Purpose, Scope, Audience, Organization

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About This Guide

Purpose

The PROwatt 1000 Inverter Owner’s Guide contains information that enables individuals to install, operate, and troubleshoot the PROwatt™ 1000 Inverter.

Scope

The guide provides safety guidelines, detailed information for designing an installation, 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 manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the Prowatt 1000. Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.

Organization

This guide is organized into five chapters, four appendixes, and an index.

Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and safety features of the Prowatt 1000. Reading this chapter will give you a clear understanding of the inverter’s capabilities.

Chapter 2, “PROwatt 1000 Features”, outlines the main physical features of the inverter and the components that are shipped with it. This chapter will give you a good orientation to the product before you install it.

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Contents PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Audience About This GuidePurpose ScopeAbout This Guide Related Information Conventions UsedPage Explosive Gas Precautions General PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions For Using Rechargeable AppliancesProwatt Contents Operation TroubleshootingProduct and System Information SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes Alternators and Charging SystemsPage Introduction Ease of Use Quality PowerComprehensive Protection Page PROwatt FeaturesMaterials List Front Panel AC End Feature DescriptionBack Panel DC End Back Panel DC EndREM O TE SW ITC H Remote On/Off SwitchPage Installation Tools Safety InstructionsInstallation Codes Installation Tools and MaterialsOverview of Installation Steps Designing Your Installation Calculating Battery RequirementsChoosing a Charging System Cool Choosing a LocationConnecting to an Existing AC Circuit AC Wiring PrecautionsMaintain correct wiring polarity To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring ProcedureBottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal Blocks Installing Transfer Switches in AC CircuitsSimple Transfer Switching To mount the Prowatt Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchTo install the remote On/Off switch Mounting the InverterGrounding Locations Connecting the Chassis GroundConnecting DC Cables Cabling GuidelinesFixed Location residential, for example Connect To select the correct fuse type and size Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines1000 Cabling ProcedureALL To connect the DC cablesInstallation Connecting DC Cables Page Operation To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between ChargesTo test the Gfci protection Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTesting the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet To operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switchReading 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 Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Dimensions Remote On/Off Switch Electrical Performance InverterPhysical Inverter Sizes Battery TypesBattery Types Automotive Starting BatteriesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing ExampleTo determine how much battery capacity you need Appliance Consumption Per day = a x B Battery Sizing WorksheetTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTo Vehicle Two Separate Battery BanksBattery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Page Charging Systems AlternatorsUsing a Standard Vehicle Alternator Charging System RequirementsCharging With an Engine Alternator Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Charging From AC PowerUsing an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output AlternatorPage InformationSystem ProductWarranty Return Material Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyAGM Information About Your SystemFigure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Remote On/Off Switch Mounting TemplatePage Index Index Index-3 Index-4
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