Troubleshooting Reference

4.Try a different TV. Different models of TV sets vary greatly in their susceptibility to interference.

Table 3-1Troubleshooting Reference

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution

AC Product will not operate,	Product rated more than	Use an AC product with a power rating
red FAULT light is on.	1350 W, safety overload	less than 1350 W.
	circuit has tripped.

	Product rated less than	AC product may exceed XPower
	1350 W, high starting surge	1500’s surge capability. Use an AC
	has tripped overload.	product with starting surge power
		within the unit’s surge rating.

	Battery pack is discharged	Turn off all AC and DC products and
	(alarm is sounding).	recharge battery pack.

	XPower 1500 has overheated	Turn AC Outlets Switch OFF and
	due to poor ventilation.	allow unit to cool for 15 minutes.
		Remove objects covering ventilation
		areas, then restart.

Run time is less than	XPower 1500 battery pack is	Recharge using AC charger until
expected.	not fully charged.	Recharge Indicator is green.

	AC product power	Check AC product power or “wattage”
	consumption is higher than	rating (or current draw for DC
	expected.	accessories) and compare with tables
		in “Battery Operating Times” on
		page 2–11.

Measured voltage at AC	Use of standard “average”	“Modified-sine wave” output of
Outlets is too low.	reading AC voltmeter to read	XPower 1500 requires “true RMS”
	output voltage.	reading meter, such as Fluke 87 series
		multimeter, for accurate measurement.

	Battery pack is almost	Check Battery Level Indicator and
	“empty”.	recharge battery pack as needed.

Charging light is OFF when	No AC power at wall outlet.	Ensure power is available at wall
AC Charger is connected.		outlet.

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1500 specifications

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