Xantrex PRO Inverter, Owner’s Guide | Xantrex Technology XM 1800

Xantrex PRO Inverter

Owner’s Guide

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Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 manual Xantrex PRO Inverter, Owner’s Guide

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Xantrex PRO Inverter XM 1000 and XM Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose Audience Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting Operation Alternators and Charging Systems SpecificationsBattery Types Xii Quality Power Introduction Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the XM 1800 down Comprehensive Protection Features Materials List Front Panel Side View Rear Panel Page Installation Designing Your Installation 1DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads 2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads Choosing an Effective Charging System Installation CodesCalculating Battery Requirements XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate Location Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Sizing the Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and size Installation Tools and Materials Installing the XMSafety Instructions Installation To mount the XM Overview of Installation StepsMounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations Chassis Ground Stud To connect the cable to the chassis ground stud AC Wiring 3Required AC wire size vs. required breaker rating Connecting AC Input 5XM 1800 AC Wiring Compartment Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Make Model To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring 6AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 7AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel Connecting the DC Cables To connect the DC cables Connecting the DC Cables To test the XM 1800 in invert mode Testing Your InstallationTesting in Invert Mode Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the XM 1800 in shore power mode Installing the Remote Panel To install the remote panel in another location Installing the Remote Panel Page Operation Feature Front Panel Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating in Shore Power ModeOperating in Inverter Mode Turning the Inverter Off When Not Used Checking Battery StatusChecking Output Power Operating Several Loads at Once Input Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits High Surge Loads Inverter LoadsOverload Conditions Trouble Loads XM 1800 Unit Over-temperature ConditionsRoutine Maintenance BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsUnderstanding Fault Codes Television Reception 1Fault Codes Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference Page Specifications Electrical Performance Physical Specifications Mounting Dimensions Figure A-1XM 1800 Mounting Dimensions Figure A-2XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types Battery Size Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements Using a High-Output Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing a Multi-stage Alternator Regulator Charging With an Engine Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Return Information Warranty Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System