Xantrex Technology 450 owner manual Troubleshooting, Common problems

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7 Troubleshooting

This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower 450.

If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, please prepare for the call by writing down the following details:

•When and where purchased

•Inverter’s serial number

•How long the inverter has been in use

•Where it is installed

•Appliances operating when the problem occurred

•A brief description of the problem

Common problems

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not dismantle the XPower 450. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.

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

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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