Xantrex Technology manual Operating in Invert Mode, To operate the XS400 in invert mode

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Operating in Invert Mode

Operating in Invert Mode

In invert mode, the XS400 powers your appliances from the battery. If the On/Standby switch on both the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch are turned to On ( ), the XS400 automatically supplies your appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected.

To operate the XS400 in invert mode:

1.Disconnect the XS400 from shore power.

2.Turn the On/Standby switch on the XS400 to the On ( ) position. The Inverter ON light illuminates on the XS400.

AND

If you have installed the S400 Remote Switch, turn the S400 Remote Switch to On ( ).

The Inverter ON light illuminates on the S400 Remote Switch.

3.Operate your appliances.

Important: The XS400 operates normally without the S400 Remote

Switch installed.

If you are not using the XS400, see “Turning the XS400 to Standby When

Not in Use” on page 3–3.

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