Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual

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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 For Using Rechargeable Appliances Precautions When Working With BatteriesProwatt 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 Calculating Battery Requirements Designing Your InstallationChoosing a Charging System Choosing a Location CoolAC Wiring Precautions Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitMaintain 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 LocationsCabling Guidelines Connecting DC CablesFixed 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 protectionBattery Voltage Indicator Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsBattery Current Indicator Operating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage Inverter Loads Problem LoadsTrouble Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision Reception Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Electrical Performance Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchPhysical Inverter Battery Types SizesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Battery Sizing Example Estimating Battery RequirementsTo 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 SystemsCharging System Requirements Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging 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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