Cabling Procedure | Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 instruction

Installation

Cabling Procedure

Follow the installation procedure given below and consult Figure 3-5and Figure 3-6 on page 3–15for additional details that are specific to your installation.

FROM ALTERNATOR

OR CHARGER

ISOLATOR

TO DC

LOADS

FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER

DEEP-CYCLE	VEHICLE
AUXILIARY	STARTING
BATTERY	BATTERY
GROUND TO
VEHICLE		GROUND TO
CHASSIS		VEHICLE
		CHASSIS
DEEP-CYCLE	TO VEHICLE
DEEP-CYCLE
AUXILIARY
BATTERY
CIRCUIT	PROwatt	1000
FUSE OR
BREAKER

GROUND TO

VEHICLE

CHASSIS

Figure 3-5 Configuration for Normal Loads

3–14

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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Cabling Procedure

Contents

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