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About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility- scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

XPower PowerSource 1800 is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

XPower PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide © September 2007 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

Exclusion for Documentation

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)

(a)MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

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(c)REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT www.xantrex.com.

Date and Revision

September 2007 Revision B

Part Number

975-0271-01-01

Product Number

852-1802

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 408 987 6030 (direct)

Fax: 1 360 925 5143 (direct)

Email: customerservice@xantrex.com

Web: www.xantrex.com/support

PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the XPower PowerSource 1800 incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important instructions for the PowerSource 1800. Follow these instructions during installation and operation of this product.

WARNING: Shock hazard.

Keep away from children. PowerSource 1800 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet.

Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet or the ventilation holes.

Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.

WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life

Do not use PowerSource 1800 in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

WARNING: Explosion hazard

Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases.

WARNING: Electric shock and energy hazard

Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: Energy and burn hazard

A battery can present a risk of burn from high short-circuit current.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to the PowerSource 1800

The unit will not work when connected to any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground. Such loads include AC distribution wiring and house wiring.

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