Connecting the Cables

Connecting to an External Battery

The cable and connectors specified above are typically available at RV, marine, or auto parts stores. When possible, we recommend purchasing one length of cable with red insulation and the other length of cable with black insulation. Use the red cable length to connect the positive terminals and the black length of cable to connect the negative terminals.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Do not connect an external battery to XPower 1500 using automotive jump-start cables or any other type of cables that are designed for making a temporary connection. These types of cables will not provide the secure connection required when operating AC products with high power requirements and their use can create a fire hazard.

WARNING: Shock or fire hazard

Connect only in the following order and make sure the polarity is correct. The external battery’s positive terminal may be identified with a (+) or may be larger in diameter than the negative terminal. The negative terminal may be identified with a (-). Do not connect any cables until you are sure you have identified the positive terminal.

Position the external battery on a stable and level surface close to XPower 1500. Then follow these steps to connect the cables from the external battery to XPower 1500:

1.Remove XPower 1500’s Terminal Covers (rotate counter clockwise) and place them in the unit’s Accessory Storage Compartment.

2.If you have one red cable and one black cable, attach the end of the red cable with the battery terminal connector to the positive (+) terminal of the external battery. If both cables are the same color, use red tape or another method to clearly mark which cable is positive and which cable is negative.

3.Use the red Terminal Cover to fasten the 5/16” ring type connector on the other end of the positive cable (red or marked positive) to XPower 1500’s positive (+) High Power DC Terminal (red). Tighten the terminal cover firmly by hand, but do not over tighten.

4.Attach the end of the second cable (black or marked negative) with the battery terminal connector to the negative (-) terminal of the external battery.

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1500 specifications

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