Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 guide

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Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual

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PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose Audience About This Guide Conventions Used Related InformationPage General Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions Prowatt Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting Operation Alternators and Charging Systems SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes 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 Installation Tools and Materials Safety InstructionsInstallation Codes Tools Overview of Installation Steps Choosing a Charging System Designing Your InstallationCalculating Battery Requirements Choosing a Location Cool Maintain correct wiring polarity Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitAC Wiring Precautions 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 Mounting the Inverter Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchTo install the remote On/Off switch To mount the Prowatt Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations Fixed Location residential, for example Connect Connecting DC CablesCabling Guidelines 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 Off Between Charges Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel To operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch Using the Remote On/Off SwitchTesting the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet To test the Gfci protection Battery 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 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Physical Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchElectrical Performance Inverter Battery Types Sizes Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example 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 With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging System Requirements Using a High-Output Alternator Charging From AC PowerUsing an Alternator Controller 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