Xantrex Technology owner manual Risk of Damage to the Xpower 450 Inverter

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RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT: OUTPUT IS NON-SINUSOIDAL

Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Inverter 450. Do not use the inverter with the following appliances:

•Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

•Battery chargers used in hand power tools. These chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger battery terminals.

•Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral conductor connected to ground, to the XPower 450.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE XPOWER 450 INVERTER

•Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower 450 outlets or openings.

•Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.

•Do not use the XPower 450 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C).

•Do not expose the XPower 450 to water, rain, snow, or spray.

•Do not connect live AC power to the XPower 450’s AC outlets. The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

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Contents
XPower Inverter Date and Revision Table of Contents Troubleshooting Introduction XPower 450 features Electrical 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 plugUsing the DC cable clips Hardwiring the inverter to the batteryShock and Fire Hazard 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 Maintaining Battery Condition Using vehicle batteriesMinimizing power draw 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
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