Xantrex Technology owner manual Introduction, XPower 450 features

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the XPower Inverter 450 (PN: 851-0451). The XPower 450 is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design.

The XPower 450 efficiently powers a wide variety of AC loads, such as compact TVs and VCRs, laptops, camcorder and cell phone chargers, compact fluorescent lights, and soldering irons. Depending on the model, the XPower 450 can connect to the 12-volt battery in your vehicle to power your devices.

The XPower 450 uses solid state power electronics that includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your battery, from inadvertent overload conditions.

Read this guide before connecting or using the XPower 450, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are:

•Safety information (page 2)

•XPower 450 features (page 7)

•Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 10)

•Operating guidelines (page 19)

•Troubleshooting information (page 24)

•Specifications (page 30)

•Warranty and service information (page 32)

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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