Xantrex Technology 1000

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Battery Tips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–7

Alternators and Charging Systems

Charging System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–1

Charging With an Engine Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2

Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2

Using an Alternator Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2

Using a High-Output Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2

Charging From AC Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–3

Charging From Alternative Energy Sources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–3

Warranty and Return Information

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Contents

Main Page Page About This Guide Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions WARNING: Explosion hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Contents Page Page Page 1 Quality Power Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection 2 Materials List AC Panel Figure 2-1 AC Panel DC Panel Figure 2-2 DC Panel Page 3 Designing Your Installation Page Page Installation Codes Calculating Battery Requirements Choosing an Effective Charging System Choosing an Appropriate Location WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard WARNING: Fire hazard Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input Cables WARNING: Fire hazard Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size Installing the XPower 1000 Safety Instructions Installation Tools and Materials Page Overview of Installation Steps Mounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations WARNING: Shock hazard Chassis Ground Screw Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION: Reverse polarity WARNING: Explosion or fire Page 4 Turning the Inverter On and Off Page Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage The allowable XPower 1000 input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Inverter Loads High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Routine Maintenance XPower 1000 unit Batteries Page 5 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference A Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications for the XPower 1000. Electrical Performance Physical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Page B Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Page Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Page C Systems Charging System Requirements Charging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Page Warranty and Return Information Warra nty What proof of purchase is required? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System