Xantrex Technology XS400 manual BatterySizes Types

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B BatterySizes Types and

The batteries that you use strongly affect the performance of the XS400. It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery.

The information in Appendix B will help you to select, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application.

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Contents XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Organization PurposeScope AudienceConventions Used Related Information Acronyms and TerminologyPage General Precautions Important Safety InstructionsExplosive Gas Precautions Precautions When Working With BatteriesFCC Information to the User Page Contents Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery Types and Sizes975-0054-01-01 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 restart or operate several appliances Recovering from Low Battery Voltage ShutdownTo recover from a low battery voltage shutdown Restarting or Operating Multiple 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 XS400Fan Cooling System Physical Specifications of S400 Remote SwitchRegulatory Approvals Transfer CircuitPage 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