INTRODUCTION

This owner’s manual describes the

Fleet PowerTM 3000-12 Inverter/Charger from Xantrex Technology Inc. This unit performs three distinct functions:

1.DC to AC power inverting.2.Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power.3.Automatic three-stage battery charging plus manual battery equalizing.

•The inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC power at a crystal controlled frequency from a deep-cycle battery bank and is rated at 3000 watts.

The output is a modified sine wave and is compatible with most appliances, tools and other 120 VAC equipment. (Note: certain laser printers, breadmakers, digital clocks and small battery chargers may not operate on modfied sine wave.) An idle mode reduces battery power consumption when loads are removed from the inverter. There is a low battery cutout protection circuit and momentary surge power of more than twice the inverter rating for start- ing electric motors. High efficiency ensures the longest possible battery life between charges.

•The internal transfer switch allows the FP3000-12 to be connected to an external AC source and transfer the source power through directly to the loads. When the external AC power source is disconnected, the transfer switch allows automatic switching back to the inverter.

The FP3000-12 operates as a self-contained backup power system—just add batteries.

•The FP3000-12 battery charger is electronically controlled and rated at a maximum output current of 140 amps DC.

It is designed to rapidly and optimally charge

wet, gel, or Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)** cell deep-cycle batteries. Battery charging is

automatically accomplished in three stages: Bulk Charge, Acceptance Charge and Float Charge.

Using a Remote Control Panel, a manually engaged Equalizing Charge cycle is possible. Simple, automatic operation is made possible by the microprocessor in the FP3000-12. In most cases, no attention or maintenance is required.

Electronic Protection

Fast-acting electronic circuits protect the inverter from overloads and short circuits. Other protection includes a low and high battery voltage cutoff and automatic shutdown if an over-temperature condition occurs. When the fault condition is corrected, the unit will automatically reset. Example: remove over- load, charge batteries or allow to cool.

**Battery type selection is set on the front of the unit or with the Remote Control Panel.

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