Xantrex Technology 450 Testing the GFCI-protected AC outlet, To test the Gfci protection

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Testing the GFCI-protected AC outlet

The outlet on the XPower 450 is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. A GFCI outlet protects you against hazardous electrical shocks that could be caused by dampness, faulty mechanism, worn insulation, and so on. You might still feel shock, but the GFCI should cut it off quickly enough so an adult in normal health is not seriously injured (infants and small children may still be affected).

Test the GFCI periodically to make sure it is operating correctly.

To test the GFCI protection:

1.Switch the power inverter “ON”.

2.Plug a test lamp into the outlet.

3.Push the “TEST” button.

The “RESET” button should pop out and the power should turn off (the lamp should go out). If the lamp remains lit, or if the “RESET” button does not pop out, take the product back to the store where it was purchased and get a replacement or contact Xantrex for under warranty replacement.

If the GFCI trips by itself at any time, reset it and perform the preceding test.

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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 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