Xantrex Technology 3000 manual Contents

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Explosive gas precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii

1 Introduction

Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1

Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

2 Features

Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1

Dimensions of Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1

AC Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

DC Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4

3 Installation

Designing Your Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Installation Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Calculating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3Choosing an Effective Charging System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3Choosing an Appropriate Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Calculating Cable Sizes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5

Calculating Size of DC Input Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7Installing the inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Installation Tools and Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Tools - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Overview of Installation Steps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9

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Contents Owner’s Guide XPower Inverter 3000 PlusDate and Revision Purpose About This GuideScope AudienceRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries Explosive gas precautionsPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Alternators and Charging Systems Battery TypesXii Introduction Quality PowerComprehensive Protection Ease of UseFeatures Remote On/Off SwitchDimensions of Remote On/Off Switch AC Panel Feature DescriptionRemote On/Off Connector Port For connecting the Remote On Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable DC PanelDesigning Your Installation Installation1Configuration for Normal Loads Installation Codes Calculating Battery RequirementsChoosing an Effective Charging System Choosing an Appropriate Location Inverter must only be installed in a location that isCalculating Size of DC Input Cables Calculating Cable SizesCalculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable To select the correct fuse type and size Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker SizeInstalling the inverter Safety InstructionsInstallation Tools and Materials Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Overview of Installation StepsTo mount the inverter Mounting the InverterAC Connections Connecting the Chassis GroundGrounding Locations DC Disconnects and Over-Current DevicesTo make the DC connections Connecting the DC CablesInstallation Connecting the DC Cables Page Operation Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once Display Screen Turning the Inverter Off Between ChargesPower Output Operating LimitsInput Voltage Inverter Loads High Surge LoadsTrouble Loads Recharging Your Batteries Routine MaintenancePage Common Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television ReceptionTroubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Specifications Physical SpecificationsElectrical Performance Page Battery Types Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle BatteriesBattery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsPer Day Hours = a x B Battery Sizing ExampleBattery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Separate Battery BanksTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Following table Charging System Requirements Alternators and Charging SystemsUsing an Alternator Controller Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging With an Engine AlternatorCharging From Alternative Energy Sources Charging From AC PowerPage Warranty Warranty and Product InformationWA-2 975-0128-01-01 Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System
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