Xantrex Technology 450 Using the DC cable clips, Hardwiring the inverter to the battery

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Using the DC cable clips

By directly connecting the power inverter to a 12 V battery using the DC cable clips (if supplied), you can operate products with power requirements up to 360 W continuous.

1.Follow steps 1 and 2 under “Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug” to attach the ring-type connectors.

2.Attach the negative (black) clip to the negative (–) battery terminal.

3.Attach the positive (red) clip to the positive (+) battery terminal. Make sure both clips are securely connected to the battery terminals, as a loose connection will cause the voltage to drop and may cause the cables to overheat, resulting in equipment damage or fire.

4.Switch the power inverter “ON”.

5.When the power inverter is not in use, disconnect the DC cable clips from the battery to prevent slight discharge of battery.

Hardwiring the inverter to the battery

A hardwiring illustration is shown in Figure 1.

SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

Have a qualified installer perform a hardwired installation.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

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Contents XPower Inverter Date and Revision Table of Contents Troubleshooting Introduction XPower 450 featuresElectrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InformationHeated Surface Hazard Explosion and Fire Hazard Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilatedRisk of Damage to Equipment Output is NON-SINUSOIDAL Risk of Damage to the Xpower 450 InverterSafety features AC panel FeaturesDC panel Accessories Choosing a location InstallationTo mount the inverter Mounting the inverterReverse Polarity Damage Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plugShock and Fire Hazard Using the DC cable clipsHardwiring the inverter to the battery To hardwire the inverter to a 12 V battery Inverter Damage Grounding locations Connecting the chassis groundChassis ground screw To test the Gfci protection Testing the GFCI-protected AC outletOperating statuses OperationInverter operation Battery operating time Battery Operating Times Minimizing power draw Maintaining Battery ConditionUsing vehicle batteries Common problems TroubleshootingBuzz in audio systems Possible cause Remedy Troubleshooting referenceProblem Measured inverter output is too low Problem Battery run time is less than expected Consumer hotline Electrical specifications SpecificationsPhysical specifications Warranty Limited WarrantyReturn Material Authorization Policy Out of Warranty Service Page Toll free in North America 1-408-987-6030 direct REV B