Xantrex Technology XS400 manual Introduction

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex XS400 Sine Wave Inverter!

The XS400 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. The XS400 is bundled with the convenient S400 Remote Switch.

Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the XS400.

To ensure quality customer service for your inverter, be sure to keep your proof of purchase. Also, take a few minutes at this time to complete the form, “Information About Your System” on page WA–4.

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Contents XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience OrganizationConventions Used Related Information Acronyms and TerminologyPage General Precautions Important Safety InstructionsExplosive Gas Precautions Precautions When Working With BatteriesFCC Information to the User Page Contents Specifications TroubleshootingBattery Types and Sizes Operation975-0054-01-01 Xiii Xiv Introduction How XS400 Works Premium Power and Ease of UseComprehensive Protection Protection feature This protection feature…Front Panel XS400 FeaturesBack Panel 2Back Panel of the XS400 2Back Panel Features3S400 Remote Switch S400 Remote SwitchInstallation Inverter IntroductionInstallation Codes Preparing for InstallationMaterials List Installation Tools and MaterialsMaterials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Overview Installing the XS400Designing Your Installation Choosing a Location Battery Requirements DC Cables To mount your XS400 Mounting Your InverterTo connect the chassis ground Connecting the Chassis GroundTo install the remote switch Installing the S400 Remote Switch3Connecting Cable to the XS400 To prepare the DC cables Getting Ready to Connect the DC CablesGuidelines for Routing the DC Cables Routing the DC Cables5Connection Order for DC Cables Connecting the DC CablesTo connect the DC cables To connect your AC appliances to the Gfci outlets Connecting Your Appliances to the Gfci OutletsTo hardwire the AC output connections Hardwiring the AC Output7Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel 8Completing the Hardwiring To connect the AC input cord Connecting the AC Input CordPerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-up To test the XS400 in shore power mode Testing Your InstallationTo test the XS400 in invert mode Installation 9Inverter Dimensions Page 10S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately Page Operation Front Panel of the XS400 Front Panel FeaturesTurning the XS400 to On or to Standby Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in UseOperating the XS400 2S400 Remote Switch Using the S400 Remote SwitchTo operate the XS400 in invert mode Operating in Invert ModeTo recover from a low battery voltage shutdown Recovering from Low Battery Voltage ShutdownRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances To restart or operate several appliancesTo operate in shore power mode Operating in Shore Power ModeStatus of Indicator Lights Monitoring the Indicator Lights3Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown Resetting After a Fault or ShutdownPage Troubleshooting Front Panel Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 2Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Specifications Physical Specifications of XS400 with Projections Electrical Specifications of XS400Regulatory Approvals Physical Specifications of S400 Remote SwitchTransfer Circuit Fan Cooling SystemPage BatterySizes Types Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Warranty Warranty and Product InformationExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty ServiceIndex IX-2 975-0054-01-01 975-0054-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 975-0054-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc