Introduction, Inverter | Xantrex Technology XS400 guide

Installation

Introduction

The system diagram shown in Figure 2-1 is the basic installation. Review this diagram carefully before installing the XS400.

GFCI OUTLET

GFCI OUTLET

TELEVISION

COMPUTER

INVERTER

AC HARDWIRING

AC OUTLETS

AC PLUG

MAIN AC PANEL

ADDITIONAL

LOADS

AC IN

(SHORE POWER)

DC FUSE AND DISCONNECT

OR

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER

Inverter ON	S400 REMOTE
	SWITCH

XS400 Configuration

BATTERY (S)

Figure 2-1System Diagram

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Contents

XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Purpose ScopeAudience Organization Conventions Used Acronyms and Terminology Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions General Precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Explosive Gas Precautions FCC Information to the User Page Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes Operation 975-0054-01-01 Xiii Xiv Introduction Premium Power and Ease of Use How XS400 Works Protection feature This protection feature… Comprehensive Protection XS400 Features Front Panel 2Back Panel of the XS400 2Back Panel Features Back Panel S400 Remote Switch 3S400 Remote Switch Installation Introduction Inverter Preparing for Installation Installation Codes Installation Tools and Materials Materials List Materials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Installing the XS400 Designing Your InstallationOverview Choosing a Location Battery Requirements DC Cables Mounting Your Inverter To mount your XS400 Connecting the Chassis Ground To connect the chassis ground Installing the S400 Remote Switch To install the remote switch 3Connecting Cable to the XS400 Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables To prepare the DC cables Routing the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Connecting the DC Cables 5Connection Order for DC Cables To connect the DC cables Connecting Your Appliances to the Gfci Outlets To connect your AC appliances to the Gfci outlets Hardwiring the AC Output To hardwire the AC output connections 7Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel 8Completing the Hardwiring Connecting the AC Input Cord Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-upTo connect the AC input cord Testing Your Installation To test the XS400 in invert modeTo test the XS400 in shore power mode Installation 9Inverter Dimensions Page 10S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately Page Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel of the XS400 Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in Use Operating the XS400Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby Using the S400 Remote Switch 2S400 Remote Switch Operating in Invert Mode To operate the XS400 in invert mode Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown To recover from a low battery voltage shutdownRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances To restart or operate several appliances Operating in Shore Power Mode To operate in shore power mode Monitoring the Indicator Lights Status of Indicator Lights Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown 3Resetting After a Fault or ShutdownPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference Front Panel 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 2Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Specifications Electrical Specifications of XS400 Physical Specifications of XS400 with Projections Physical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch Regulatory ApprovalsTransfer Circuit Fan Cooling SystemPage BatterySizes Types Battery Types Automotive Starting BatteriesDeep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing ExampleTo determine how much battery capacity you need Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Separate Battery BanksTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Warranty and Product Information Warranty Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Index IX-2 975-0054-01-01 975-0054-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 975-0054-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc