Xantrex Technology 450 owner manual Installation, Choosing a location

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4 Installation

Installing the XPower 450 requires five steps:

1.Choosing a location

2.Mounting the inverter

3.Connecting DC power to the inverter using either:

the cigarette lighter plug (if supplied).

DC cable clips and a battery (if supplied).

hardwiring the inverter to the battery.

4.Connecting the chassis ground

5.Testing the AC outlet

Choosing a location

For best performance, choose a location that is:

Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray.

Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0° C and 40° C (32° F and 100° F). Keep it away from heating vents and direct sunlight.

Well ventilated For proper cooling, allow at least 5 cm (2 in.) of clearance around the inverter.

Clean and free of dust and dirt Choose a location that is free of any debris that could get into the inverter.

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Contents XPower Inverter Date and Revision Table of Contents Troubleshooting XPower 450 features IntroductionImportant Safety Information Electrical Shock HazardHeated 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 DamageShock and Fire Hazard Using the DC cable clipsHardwiring the inverter to the battery 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 Minimizing power draw Maintaining Battery ConditionUsing vehicle batteries 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