Xantrex Technology 450 owner manual Safety features

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Safety features

These advanced safety features are built into the XPower 450:

Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown

Built-in internal backup DC fuse

Low battery voltage warning followed by automatic shutdown

High-input voltage protection with automatic shutdown

Overheating protection with automatic shutdown

Output short circuit protection

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet

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XPower Inverter Date and Revision Table of Contents Troubleshooting XPower 450 features IntroductionImportant Safety Information Electrical Shock Hazard Heated Surface Hazard Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Explosion and Fire HazardRisk of Damage to the Xpower 450 Inverter Risk of Damage to Equipment Output is NON-SINUSOIDALSafety features Features AC panelDC panel Accessories Installation Choosing a locationMounting the inverter To mount the inverterUsing the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug Reverse Polarity DamageHardwiring the inverter to the battery Using the DC cable clipsShock and Fire Hazard To hardwire the inverter to a 12 V battery Inverter Damage Connecting the chassis ground Grounding locationsChassis ground screw Testing the GFCI-protected AC outlet To test the Gfci protectionOperation Operating statusesInverter operation Battery operating time Battery Operating Times Using vehicle batteries Maintaining Battery ConditionMinimizing power draw Troubleshooting Common problemsBuzz in audio systems Troubleshooting reference Possible cause RemedyProblem Measured inverter output is too low Problem Battery run time is less than expected Consumer hotline Specifications Electrical specificationsPhysical specifications Limited Warranty WarrantyReturn Material Authorization Policy Out of Warranty Service Page Toll free in North America 1-408-987-6030 direct REV B