Xantrex Technology 1000 5

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5Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can

occur with the XPower 1000.

If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this chapter before

contacting Xantrex Customer Service.

If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, record

the details on the form “Information About Your System” on pageWA–6.

This will help our Customer Service Representatives give you better

service.

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