Xantrex Technology XS400 Introduction

Installation

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Introduction

The system diagram shown in Figure 2-1 is the basic installation. Review

this diagram carefully before installing the XS400.

Figure 2-1

System Diagram

AC OUTLETS

AC HARDWIRING

GFCI OUTLET

AC IN

(SHORE POWER)

BATTERY (S)

INVERTER

MAIN

AC PANEL

DC FUSE AND DISCONNECT

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER

AC PLUG

TELEVISION

COMPUTER

GFCI OUTLET

XS400 Configuration

ADDITIONAL

LOADS

Inverter ON

S400 REMOTE

SWITCH

Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used WARNING Important: Note: Acronyms and Terminology Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions General Precautions WARNING WARNING: Restrictions on Use Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard Explosive Gas Precautions Page Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction Page Page Page 1 How XS400 Works Premium Power and Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection XS400 Features Front Panel Back Panel S400 Remote Switch 2 Installation 22 975-0054-01-01 Introduction XS400 Configuration Figure 2-1 System Diagram INVERTER Preparing for Installation Installation Codes WARNING: Electrical shock and fire hazards WARNING: Restrictions on Use Materials List Installation Tools and Materials Tool s Materials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Materials for AC output hardwiring Installing the XS400 Overview Step 1: Designing Your Installation Installation Codes Choosing a Location WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion Battery Requirements DC Cables DC Fuse and Disconnect or DC Circuit Breaker Step 2: Mounting Your In verter Step 3: Connecting the Chassis Ground Step 4: Installing the S400 Remote Switch Note: Page Step 5: Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables Step 6: Routing the D C Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables WARNING: Fire and shock hazard Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION: Reverse polarity Page Step 8: Connecting Your Appliances to the GFCI Outlets Note: Important: Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output WARNING: Fire, shock, and energy hazards Page Page Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-up Step 11: Connecting the AC Inp ut Cord Step 12: Testing Your Installation Testing in Invert Mode Testing in Shore Power Mode Note: Page Page Page Installing the XS400 975-0054-01-01 227 Figure 2-10 S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template (Scale approximately 1:1) Page 3 WARNING: Restrictions on use Front Panel Features Operating the XS400 Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not i n Use Using the S400 Remote Switch Operating in Invert Mode Recharging Your Batteries When Low Battery Light Illuminates Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown Restarting or Operating Multiple Appliances Operating in Shore Power Mode Monitoring the Indicator Lights Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown Resetting After A Fault o r Shutdown Page 4 Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical Shock and Fire Haza rd Page Page Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Page Electrical Specifications of XS400 Physical Specifications of XS400 with Projections Page Page Page Battery Types Automotive Starting Batter ies Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips WARNING: Explosion and fire hazard Page Warranty and Product Information Warra nty What does this warranty cover? What will Xantrex do? How do you get service? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) Out of Warrant y Service Information About Your System Index A B C D E F G H I M O P R S V W X