Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual

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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual

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PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope Audience About This Guide Conventions Used Related InformationPage General Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Precautions When Working With BatteriesProwatt 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 Calculating Battery Requirements Designing Your InstallationChoosing a Charging System Choosing a Location Cool AC Wiring Precautions Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitMaintain 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 Cabling Guidelines Connecting DC CablesFixed 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 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 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Electrical Performance Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchPhysical Inverter Battery Types Sizes Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Battery Sizing Example Estimating Battery RequirementsTo 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 Charging System Requirements Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging 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