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Appendix D contains the warranty for your XPower Plus as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing.

Appendix D also has a form where you can record information, “Information About Your System” on page D–5, in case you need to contact Customer Service.

Contents

Page About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of copyright Disclaimer Date and Revision Page About This Guide Conventions Used References to XPower Plus Related Information Page General Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Page Contents 1 Introduction 2 XPower Plus Features 3 Installation 4 Operation 5 Troubleshooting A Specifications B Battery Types and Sizes C Alternators and Charging Systems D Product and System Information Index Page 1 Introduction Quality Power Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection Page XPower Plus Features Materials List Optional Accessory: Remote On/Off Switch Dimensions of Remote Switch Part Number of Remote Switch Page AC Panel DC Panel Page 3 Installation Designing Your Installation Figure 3-2Configuration for Heavy Loads Installation Codes Calculating Battery Requirements Choosing an Effective Charging System Choosing an Appropriate Location Calculating Cable Sizes for XPower 1200 Plus Calculating Size of DC Input Cables for XPower 1200 Plus Table 3-1Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths: XPower 1200 Plus RV1(Recreational Vehicle) and Marine2 Cable length: Battery to inverter Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable for XPower 1200 Plus Table 3-2Recommended Chassis Ground Cable sizes: XPower 1200 Plus Chassis ground cable size Maximum (Stranded cable is Calculating Cable Sizes for XPower 1750 Plus Calculating Size of DC Input Cables for XPower 1750 Plus Table 3-3Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths: XPower 1750 Plus RV1 (Recreational Vehicle) and Marine2 Battery to Inverter Note: Page Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size Page Installing the XPower Plus Safety Instructions Installation Tools and Materials Page Overview of Installation Steps Optional: Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Mounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Marine: To connect the cable to the chassis ground screw: Connecting the DC Cables 6.3–6.6 foot pounds 8.5–9.0 CAUTION: Reverse Polarity WARNING: Explosion or Fire Page 4 Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Input Voltage Display Output Power Indicator Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage Inverter Loads High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Connecting Appliances to the XPower Plus Routine Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference Page A Specifications Electrical Performance Physical Specifications Battery Types and Sizes Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Deep-CycleBatteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Battery Connections Battery State of Charge Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements Charging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator Controller Using a High-OutputAlternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Page Product and Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Return Material Procedure How do other laws apply For our Canadian customers: Information About Your System Page Index