Operating in Invert Mode
Operating in Invert Mode
In invert mode, the RS400 powers your appliances using energy from the battery. If the On/Standby switch on both the RS400 and the optional S400 Remote Switch are turned to On ( 
), the RS400 automatically supplies your appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected.
To operate the RS400 in invert mode:
1.Disconnect the RS400 from shore power.
2.Turn the On/Standby switch on the RS400 to the On (
) position. The RS400 Inverter ON light illuminates.
AND
If you have an optional S400 Remote Switch installed, turn the remote switch to On (
).
The Inverter ON light illuminates on the S400 Remote Switch.
3.Operate your appliances.
Important: The RS400 operates normally without the S400 Remote
Switch installed.
If you are not using the RS400, see “Turning the RS400 to Standby When
Not in Use” on page
Recharging Your Batteries When Low Battery Light Illuminates
Low battery | If the Low Battery light illuminates on the RS400 while it is operating, |
| your battery level is low (less than 10.7 volts). As long as the Inverter ON |
| light is illuminated on the RS400, the unit will continue to supply inverter |
| power to your appliances. |
| However, Xantrex highly recommends that you recharge your batteries. |
| Turn off your appliances and recharge your battery. When the Low |
| Battery light turns off (at 12.6 volts), you can restart your appliances. See |
| “Restarting or Operating Multiple Appliances”. |
Importance of | Xantrex recommends that you recharge your batteries before they are |
recharging | 50% discharged. This gives them a much longer life cycle than recharging |
| them when they are almost completely discharged. |
More information | For more information about battery chargers and battery monitors, see the |
| Xantrex web site at www.xantrex.com |