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10 XPower Inverter 1500 Owner’s Guide

Inverter Installation

6. Attach the other end of the negative DC input cable to the negative

terminal of the battery.

If you have installed a battery selector switch, set it to Off when

making the connection to prevent sparking.

NOTE: This the last cable connection. A spark is normal when you

make this connection to the battery without a battery selector switch.

If you have installed a battery selector switch, use it to select one of the

batteries or battery banks (house bank preferred over start bank).

7. Move the inverter’s ON/OFF switch to the On position.

The Power light should illuminate, indicating that the inverter is ready

for operation.

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