Xantrex Technology 975-0558-01-01 i Inverter Features

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Inverter Features

This section describes the different parts of the inverter.

AC Panel

Item Description

1GFCI-protected AC outlets are used to power loads up

to a combined 1000watts continuous.

1a GFCI Reset button is used to recover from a ground trip.

1b GFCI Test button is used to manually trip the GFCI

device and cut power from the AC outlets.

2ON/OFF Switch turns the inverter’s control circuit on and

off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch.

Disconnect AC and DC power before working on any

circuits connected to the inverter.

3Remote ON/OFF Connector Port is used for connecting

the ON/OFF remote switch.

4Fault light (red) indicates that the inverter has shut down

due to inverter overload or over-temperature.

5Power light (green) indicates the inverter is operating.

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AC Panel

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Contents

Main Page 975-0558-01-01 i About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Exclusion for Documentation About This Guide Page iv XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNERS GUIDE FOR FUTURE 975-0558-01-01 v FIRE AND BURN HAZARD EXPLOSION HAZARD vi XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLO- SION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS 975-0558-01-01 vii Precautions When Placing the Inverter Regulatory RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE inverter Page Contents Page 975-0558-01-01 1 Introduction Quality Power Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection 2XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Inverter Materials List Inverter Features AC Panel DC Panel 975-0558-01-01 5 Inverter Installation Installation Code Prepare for Installation 6XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Typical Power System Design Battery Requirements Charging System 975-0558-01-01 7 Location Cables for DC Input and Ground Fuses (or Circuit Breakers) 8XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Install the Inverter Overview of Installation Steps Mount the Inverter Connect the Chassis Ground 975-0558-01-01 9 Connect the DC Cables DAMAGE FROM A REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE HAZARD Page 975-0558-01-01 11 Inverter Operation and O N Turning the Inverter O FF Test ing the GFC I Operating Several Loads at Once Operating Limits 975-0558-01-01 13 Inverter Loads High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Connecting Appliances to the Inverter Routine Maintenance Recharging batteries Testing the GFCI 975-0558-01-01 15 Troubleshooting Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Page 975-0558-01-01 17 Troubleshooting 18 XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Troubleshooting 975-0558-01-01 19 Specifications 20 XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Warranty and Return Information Warranty 975-0558-01-01 21 22 XPower Inverter 1500 Owners Guide Disclaimer Product Exclusions 975-0558-01-01 23 Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Information About Your System