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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Installation

Models: PROwatt 1000

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3 Installation

Chapter 3 explains how to install the

Prowatt 1000.

Xantrex recommends that you read the entire chapter so you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs and then complete the installation procedures.

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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Installation

Contents

PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Audience About This GuidePurpose ScopeAbout This Guide Related Information Conventions UsedPage Explosive Gas Precautions General PrecautionsProwatt Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation TroubleshootingProduct and System Information SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes Alternators and Charging SystemsPage Introduction Ease of Use Quality PowerComprehensive Protection Page PROwatt FeaturesMaterials List Front Panel AC End Feature DescriptionBack Panel DC End Back Panel DC EndREM O TE SW ITC H Remote On/Off SwitchPage Installation Tools Safety InstructionsInstallation Codes Installation Tools and MaterialsOverview of Installation Steps Choosing a Charging System Designing Your InstallationCalculating Battery Requirements Cool Choosing a LocationMaintain correct wiring polarity Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitAC Wiring Precautions To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring ProcedureBottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal Blocks Installing Transfer Switches in AC CircuitsSimple Transfer Switching To mount the Prowatt Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchTo install the remote On/Off switch Mounting the InverterGrounding Locations Connecting the Chassis GroundFixed Location residential, for example Connect Connecting DC CablesCabling Guidelines To select the correct fuse type and size Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines1000 Cabling ProcedureALL To connect the DC cablesInstallation Connecting DC Cables Page Operation To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between ChargesTo test the Gfci protection Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTesting the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet To operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switchBattery Current Indicator Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsBattery Voltage Indicator Input Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Trouble Loads Problem LoadsInverter Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Television Reception Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Physical Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchElectrical Performance Inverter Sizes Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Appliance Consumption Per day = a x B Battery Sizing WorksheetTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTo Vehicle Two Separate Battery BanksBattery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Page Charging Systems AlternatorsCharging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging System Requirements Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Charging From AC PowerUsing an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output AlternatorPage InformationSystem ProductWarranty Return Material Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyAGM Information About Your SystemFigure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Remote On/Off Switch Mounting TemplatePage Index Index Index-3 Index-4