Xantrex Technology 975-0558-01-01 i manual Introduction, Quality Power, Ease of Use

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Introduction

The XPower Inverter 1500 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability.

Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features.

Quality Power

The XPower Inverter 1500 is a quality inverter designed for recreational vehicle (RV) and truck applications.

The inverter provides up to 1000 watts of continuous power. It is designed to handle loads such as 600 watt microwaves, TVs, VCRs, and midsized power tools.

The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard-to-start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and small freezers.

The unit’s low standby battery demand means you don’t have to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter on for a few days. When the inverter is on but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 300 mA from the battery.

The cooling fan in the inverter is thermally activated and comes on when the inverter becomes warm. The fan turns off automatically after the inverter has cooled.

Ease of Use

Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use:

The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.

Loads can be powered directly from the GFCI-protected AC outlets.

Comprehensive Protection

The XPower Inverter 1500 is equipped with numerous protection features to guarantee safe and trouble-free operation:

Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 11.0 V or lower.

Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the battery voltage drops below 10.5 volts. This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged.

High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15 volts or more.

Overload shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if a short circuit is detected in the circuitry connected to the inverter’s output, or if the loads connected to the inverter exceed the inverter’s operating limits.

Over temperature shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if its internal temperature rises above an unacceptable level.

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Contents XPower Inverter Page Date and Revision Purpose About This GuideRelated Information Reference Important Safety InstructionsFire and Burn Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Regulatory Precautions When Placing the InverterPage Contents Page Introduction Quality PowerEase of Use Comprehensive ProtectionMaterials List Inverter Materials ListAC Panel Inverter FeaturesDescription DC PanelInstallation Code Inverter InstallationPrepare for Installation Battery Requirements Typical Power System DesignCharging System Cables for DC Input and Ground LocationFuses or Circuit Breakers Overview of Installation Steps Install the InverterConnect the Chassis Ground Mount the InverterDamage from a Reverse Polarity Connection Connect the DC CablesInverter Installation Turning the Inverter on and OFF Inverter OperationOperating Several Loads at Once Testing the GfciOperating Limits Routine Maintenance Connecting Appliances to the InverterInverter Loads Recharging batteries Testing the GfciCommon Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television ReceptionTroubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Electrical Specifications SpecificationsWarranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc