Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000

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Contents

Main Page About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Page Conventions Used Related Information Page Important Safety Information General Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents 1Introduction 2 PROwatt 1000 Features 3 Installation 4Operation 5 Troubleshooting Index Page 1 Quality Power Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection Page Page Materials List Front Panel (AC End) Back Panel (DC End) Remote On/Off Switch Page 3 Safety Instructions Installation Codes Installation Tools and Materials Tools Materials Overview of Installation Steps Designing Your Installation Calculating Battery Requirements Choosing a Charging System Choosing a Location Connecting to an Existing AC Circuit AC Wiring Precautions AC Wiring Procedure Installing Transfer Switches in AC Circuits Page Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Mounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations Connecting DC Cables Cabling Guidelines Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines Installation PROWatt100.book Page 14 Friday, January 5, 2001 3:03 PM 314 Cabling Procedure Figure 3-5 Configuration for Normal Loads PROwatt 1000 Connecting DC Cables PROWatt100.book Page 15 Friday, January 5, 2001 3:03 PM Figure 3-6 Configuration for Heavy Loads PROwatt 1000 ALL OFF 2 1 ALL OFF 2 Page Page Page 4 Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Using the Remote On/Off Switch Testing the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet Reading the Front Panel Indicators Battery Voltage Indicator Battery Current Indicator Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage Inverter Loads Problem Loads Trouble Loads Page Page 5 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Troubleshooting Reference Page Page Electrical Performance (Inverter) Physical (Inverter) Dimensions (Remote On/Off Switch) Specifications are subject to change without notice. B Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple Batteries PROWatt100.book Page 7 Friday, January 5, 2001 3:03 PM B7 Two Separate Battery Banks 1 Figure B-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads PROwatt 1000 ALL OFF 2 Battery Tips Page Page C Charging System Requirements Charging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Page D Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Return Material Procedure Information About Your System Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Cut out area within the dotted lines. Page Index A B C D E F G H J L M N O R S T V W