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About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the United States, Germany, Spain, India, and a joint venture in China.

Trademarks

Xantrex, XPower, and Smart Choice for Power are trademarks of Schneider Electric International Services sprl, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

XPower Inverter 1500 Owner’s Guide © February 2010 Xantrex Technology Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of: Xantrex Technology Inc., 161- G South Vasco Road, Livermore, California, USA 94551. Xantrex Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement.

Exclusion for Documentation

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”) (A) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION; (B) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USERS RISK; AND

(C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW.XANTREX.COM.

Date and Revision

February 2010 Rev B

Document Part Number

975-0558-01-01

Product Number

813-1500-UL

Contact Information

Telephone:

1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

 

1 408 987 6030 (direct)

Fax:

1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America)

Email:

customerservice@xantrex.com

Web:

www.xantrex.com

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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 Comprehensive Protection Quality PowerIntroduction Ease of UseMaterials List Inverter Materials ListAC Panel Inverter FeaturesDescription DC PanelInverter Installation Installation CodePrepare for Installation Typical Power System Design Battery RequirementsCharging System Location Cables for DC Input and GroundFuses or Circuit Breakers Mount the Inverter Install the InverterOverview of Installation Steps Connect the Chassis GroundDamage from a Reverse Polarity Connection Connect the DC CablesInverter Installation Turning the Inverter on and OFF Inverter OperationTesting the Gfci Operating Several Loads at OnceOperating Limits Connecting Appliances to the Inverter Routine MaintenanceInverter Loads Recharging batteries Testing the GfciTelevision Reception TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTroubleshooting 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