Xantrex Technology 3000 guide

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Xantrex Technology 3000 manual

Contents

XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s Guide Date and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope Audience Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery Types Alternators and Charging Systems Xii Quality Power Introduction Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection Dimensions of Remote On/Off Switch FeaturesRemote On/Off Switch Feature Description AC Panel Remote On/Off Connector Port For connecting the Remote On DC Panel Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable Installation Designing Your Installation 1Configuration for Normal Loads Choosing an Effective Charging System Installation CodesCalculating Battery Requirements Inverter must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate Location Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and size Installation Tools and Materials Installing the inverterSafety Instructions Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Mounting the Inverter To mount the inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground AC Connections DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices Grounding Locations Connecting the DC Cables To make the DC connections Installation Connecting the DC Cables Page Operating Several Loads at Once OperationTurning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Display Screen Input Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Trouble Loads Inverter LoadsHigh Surge Loads Routine Maintenance Recharging Your BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Electrical Performance SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Page Battery Types Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements To determine how much battery capacity you need Battery Sizing Example Per Day Hours = a x B Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator ControllerUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging With an Engine Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Product Information Warranty WA-2 975-0128-01-01 Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Purchased From Purchase Date