Xantrex Technology 813-1000-UL manual About This Guide, Purpose

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the XPower Inverter 1000.

Scope

The Guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as information on installing and configuring the inverter. It also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The Guide is intended for users and operators of the XPower Inverter 1000.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

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

IMPORTANT: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning.

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XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide

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Contents XPower 1000 Inverter Page Date and Revision About This Guide PurposeRelated Information Important Safety Instructions ReferenceFire and Burn Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Placing the Inverter RegulatoryPage Contents Page Quality Power IntroductionEase of Use Comprehensive ProtectionInverter Materials List Materials ListInverter Features AC PanelDC Panel DescriptionInstallation Code Inverter InstallationPrepare for Installation Battery Requirements Typical Power System DesignCharging System Cables for DC Input and Ground LocationFuses or Circuit Breakers Install the Inverter Overview of Installation StepsConnect the Chassis Ground Mount the InverterConnect the DC Cables Damage from a Reverse Polarity ConnectionInverter Installation Inverter Operation Turning the Inverter on and OFFOperating Several Loads at Once Testing the GfciOperating Limits Routine Maintenance Connecting Appliances to the InverterInverter Loads Testing the Gfci Recharging batteriesTroubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television ReceptionTroubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Specifications Electrical SpecificationsWarranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return Information Disclaimer ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureInformation About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc