Introduction | Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 specs

1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the PROwatt 1000 Inverter! As part of the PROwatt Inverter family, the PROwatt 1000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability.

Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PROwatt 1000’s main performance and protection features.

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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Introduction

Contents

PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Purpose About This GuideScope Audience About This Guide Related Information Conventions UsedPage Explosive Gas Precautions General Precautions Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Precautions When Working With BatteriesProwatt Contents Operation Troubleshooting Battery Types and Sizes SpecificationsAlternators and Charging Systems Product and System InformationPage Introduction Ease of Use Quality Power Comprehensive Protection Page PROwatt Features Materials List Front Panel AC End Feature Description Back Panel DC End Back Panel DC End REM O TE SW ITC H Remote On/Off SwitchPage Installation Installation Codes Safety InstructionsInstallation Tools and Materials Tools Overview of Installation Steps Calculating Battery Requirements Designing Your InstallationChoosing a Charging System Cool Choosing a Location AC Wiring Precautions Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitMaintain correct wiring polarity To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring Procedure Bottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal Blocks Installing Transfer Switches in AC Circuits Simple Transfer Switching To install the remote On/Off switch Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchMounting the Inverter To mount the Prowatt Grounding Locations Connecting the Chassis Ground Cabling Guidelines Connecting DC CablesFixed Location residential, for example Connect To select the correct fuse type and size Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines 1000 Cabling Procedure ALL To connect the DC cables Installation Connecting DC Cables Page Operation Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter On and OffTurning the Inverter Off Between Charges To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel Testing the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTo operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch To test the Gfci protection Battery Voltage Indicator Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsBattery Current Indicator Operating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage Inverter Loads Problem LoadsTrouble Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision Reception Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Electrical Performance Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchPhysical Inverter Sizes Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Battery Sizing Example Estimating Battery RequirementsTo determine how much battery capacity you need Appliance Consumption Per day = a x B Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple Batteries To Vehicle Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Page Charging Systems Alternators Charging System Requirements Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging With an Engine Alternator Using an Alternator Controller Charging From AC PowerUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage InformationSystem Product Warranty Return Material Procedure Return Material Authorization Policy AGM Information About Your System Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Remote On/Off Switch Mounting TemplatePage Index Index Index-3 Index-4