Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Conventions Used, Related Information

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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 Prowatt 1000 or other equipment.

Note: Notes describe additional information which may add to your understanding of how to use the inverter.

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com

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Contents PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Purpose About This GuideScope AudienceAbout This Guide Related Information Conventions UsedPage Explosive Gas Precautions General PrecautionsProwatt Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation TroubleshootingBattery Types and Sizes SpecificationsAlternators and Charging Systems Product and System InformationPage 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 Installation Codes Safety InstructionsInstallation Tools and Materials ToolsOverview of Installation Steps Choosing a Charging System Designing Your InstallationCalculating Battery Requirements Cool Choosing a LocationMaintain correct wiring polarity Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitAC Wiring Precautions 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 install the remote On/Off switch Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchMounting the Inverter To mount the ProwattGrounding Locations Connecting the Chassis GroundFixed Location residential, for example Connect Connecting DC CablesCabling Guidelines 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 Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter On and OffTurning the Inverter Off Between Charges To turn the inverter on and off from its front panelTesting the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTo operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch 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 Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Physical Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchElectrical Performance Inverter Sizes Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example 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 AlternatorsCharging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging System Requirements Using an Alternator Controller Charging From AC PowerUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage 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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