Connecting Appliances to the XPower Plus
be why the motor won’t start. Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully charged. If the connections are good and the battery is charged, but the voltage still drops below 11 volts, you may need to use a larger battery.
Trouble Loads
CAUTION
Some equipment may be damaged by the XPower Plus’s modified sine wave output.
Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the XPower Plus:
•Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged.
•Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged.
•Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page vii for details.
•Metal halide arc (HMI) lights can be damaged.
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Note: If you are unsure about powering any device with the XPower Plus, contact the manufacturer of the device.
When possible, recharge your batteries when they are about 50% discharged or earlier. This gives the batteries a much longer life cycle than recharging when they are almost completely discharged. For information about Xantrex battery chargers, see our web site at www.xantrex.com
Connecting Appliances to the XPower Plus
Since regular amounts of AC current flows between the XPower Plus and your appliances, commonly available extension cords can be used to connect the XPower Plus to your appliances. If your appliance will be connected at a considerable distance from the XPower Plus, it is much more practical and less expensive to lengthen the AC wiring than it is to lengthen the DC wiring.