Xantrex Technology 450 owner manual Important Safety Information, Electrical Shock Hazard

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Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Inverter 450 may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide.

Danger and Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.

Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or other equipment.

Warnings and cautions

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Keep children away from the XPower Inverter 450 inverter. The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat the outlet with respect!

•Do not use the XPower Inverter 450 in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use the XPower Inverter 450 in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.

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 DamageUsing the DC cable clips Hardwiring the inverter to the batteryShock 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 Maintaining Battery Condition Using vehicle batteriesMinimizing 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