Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 manual Introduction, Quality Power

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1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex PRO Inverter (XM 1800 or XM 1000). The XM 1800 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability.

Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features of the XM 1800.

Quality Power

The XM 1800 is a quality inverter designed for recreational vehicle (RV) electrical systems that have a battery charger or generator already installed.

The XM 1800 provides up to 1800 watts (XM 1800) or up to 1000 watts (XM 1000) of continuous modified sine wave power from a battery bank. It is designed to handle loads such as 1000 watt (XM 1800) or 600 watt (XM 1000) microwaves, TVs, VCRs, and midsized power tools.

The XM 1800’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard-to- start loads, including large TVs and small refrigerators.

The built-in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC power (shore power) to ensure power is always available.

A built-in 15 A supplementary circuit breaker protects the XM 1800 from overload conditions to the GFCI receptacles.

The XM 1800’s low standby battery demand means you don’t have to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter on for a few days. When the XM 1800 is on but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws, on average, less than 0.5 A (XM 1000) or less than 0.7 A (XM 1800) from the battery.

The cooling fan in the XM 1800 is both load activated and thermally activated. The fan turns off automatically after the inverter has cooled or the load has decreased.

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Contents Xantrex PRO Inverter XM 1000 and XM Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner’s GuideDate and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions SafetyPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting OperationAlternators and Charging Systems SpecificationsBattery Types Xii Quality Power IntroductionLow battery voltage shutdown Shuts the XM 1800 down Comprehensive ProtectionFeatures Materials ListFront Panel Side ViewRear Panel Page Installation Designing Your Installation1DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads 2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads Choosing an Effective Charging System Installation CodesCalculating Battery Requirements XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate LocationCalculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input CablesSizing the Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and sizeInstallation Tools and Materials Installing the XMSafety Instructions Installation To mount the XM Overview of Installation StepsMounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding LocationsChassis Ground Stud To connect the cable to the chassis ground studAC Wiring 3Required AC wire size vs. required breaker ratingConnecting AC Input 5XM 1800 AC Wiring Compartment Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Make ModelTo make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring 6AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 7AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel Connecting the DC Cables To connect the DC cablesConnecting the DC Cables To test the XM 1800 in invert mode Testing Your InstallationTesting in Invert Mode Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the XM 1800 in shore power modeInstalling the Remote Panel To install the remote panel in another locationInstalling the Remote Panel Page Operation Feature Front Panel OperationTurning the Inverter On and Off Operating in Shore Power ModeOperating in Inverter Mode Turning the Inverter Off When Not Used Checking Battery StatusChecking Output Power Operating Several Loads at OnceInput Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits High Surge Loads Inverter LoadsOverload Conditions Trouble LoadsXM 1800 Unit Over-temperature ConditionsRoutine Maintenance BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsUnderstanding Fault Codes Television Reception1Fault Codes Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference Page Specifications Electrical PerformancePhysical Specifications Mounting Dimensions Figure A-1XM 1800 Mounting DimensionsFigure A-2XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types Battery Size Deep-Cycle BatteriesBattery 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 Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System RequirementsUsing a High-Output Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing a Multi-stage Alternator Regulator Charging With an Engine AlternatorCharging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Return Information WarrantyExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System