Xantrex Technology 3000 instruction

A–2

Image 46

Xantrex Technology 3000 manual

Contents

XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose Audience Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Specifications TroubleshootingOperation Battery Types Alternators and Charging Systems Xii Quality Power Introduction Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection Remote On/Off Switch FeaturesDimensions of Remote 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 Calculating Battery Requirements Installation CodesChoosing an Effective Charging System 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 Safety Instructions Installing the inverterInstallation Tools and Materials 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 Turning the Inverter On and Off OperationOperating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Display Screen Operating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage High Surge Loads Inverter LoadsTrouble Loads Routine Maintenance Recharging Your BatteriesPage Buzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Physical Specifications SpecificationsElectrical Performance Page Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types 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 Separate Battery Banks Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements Using a High-Output Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing an Alternator Controller 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 Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Purchased From Purchase Date