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XPower Inverter 3000 Plus
Owner’s Guide
XPower3000.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM
Contents
Main
Page
About This Guide
Conventions Used
Important:
Related Information
Important Safety Instructions
Explosive gas precautions
Precautions When Working With Batteries
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
CAUTION: Equipment damage
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Contents
4
Operation
A
5
Troubleshooting
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Page
1
Quality Power
Ease of Use
Comprehensive Protection
2
Remote On/Off Switch
Dimensions of Remote On/Off Switch
AC Panel
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DC Panel
3
Designing Your Installation
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Installation Codes
Calculating Battery Requirements
Choosing an Effective Charging System
Choosing an Appropriate Location
The inverter must only be installed in a location that is:
Calculating Cable Sizes
Calculating Size of DC Input Cables
Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable
Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size
Important:
Installing the inverter
Safety Instructions
Installation Tools and Materials
Too ls
Materials
Overview of Installation Steps
Installing the Remote On/Off Switch
Mounting the Inverter
AC Connections
Connecting the Chassis Ground
Grounding Locations
Chassis Ground Lug
DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Connecting the DC Cables
CAUTION: Reverse polarity
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4
Turning the Inverter On and Off
Operating Several Loads at Once
Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges
Display Screen
Operating Limits
Power Output
Input Voltage
The allowable inverter input (battery) voltage ranges are shown in the following table:
Inverter Loads
High Surge Loads
Trouble Loads
Routine Maintenance
Recharging Your Batteries
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5
Common Problems
Buzz in Audio Equipment
Television Reception
Troubleshooting Reference
WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard
Troubleshooting Reference
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-670-0707
Table 5-1
Troubleshooting Reference
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A
Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications for the inverter.
Electrical Performance
Physical Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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B
Battery Types
Automotive Starting Batteries
Deep-Cycle Batteries
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
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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
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Warranty and Product Information
Warr ant y
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