Troubleshooting | Xantrex Technology XS400 instruction

4 Troubleshooting

The XS400 is designed for high reliability and has a number of protection features for trouble free operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter or S400 Remote Switch, refer to the “Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400” on page 4–3.

Read this troubleshooting chapter before calling your dealer or Xantrex Customer Service on page ii.

If you cannot resolve the problem, record the information asked for on the form, “Information About Your System” on page WA–4.Providing this information to our Customer Service Representatives will help them to assist you better.

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Xantrex Technology XS400 manual Troubleshooting

Contents

XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience Organization Conventions Used Related Information Acronyms and TerminologyPage General Precautions Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries FCC Information to the User Page Contents Specifications TroubleshootingBattery Types and Sizes Operation 975-0054-01-01 Xiii Xiv Introduction How XS400 Works Premium Power and Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection Protection feature This protection feature… Front Panel XS400 Features Back Panel 2Back Panel of the XS400 2Back Panel Features 3S400 Remote Switch S400 Remote Switch Installation Inverter Introduction Installation Codes Preparing for Installation Materials List Installation Tools and Materials Materials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Designing Your Installation Installing the XS400Overview Choosing a Location Battery Requirements DC Cables To mount your XS400 Mounting Your Inverter To connect the chassis ground Connecting the Chassis Ground To install the remote switch Installing the S400 Remote Switch 3Connecting Cable to the XS400 To prepare the DC cables Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Routing the DC Cables 5Connection Order for DC Cables Connecting the DC Cables To connect the DC cables To connect your AC appliances to the Gfci outlets Connecting Your Appliances to the Gfci Outlets To hardwire the AC output connections Hardwiring the AC Output 7Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel 8Completing the Hardwiring Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-up Connecting the AC Input CordTo connect the AC input cord To test the XS400 in invert mode Testing Your InstallationTo test the XS400 in shore power mode Installation 9Inverter Dimensions Page 10S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately Page Operation Front Panel of the XS400 Front Panel Features Operating the XS400 Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in UseTurning the XS400 to On or to Standby 2S400 Remote Switch Using the S400 Remote Switch To operate the XS400 in invert mode Operating in Invert Mode To recover from a low battery voltage shutdown Recovering from Low Battery Voltage ShutdownRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances To restart or operate several appliances To operate in shore power mode Operating in Shore Power Mode Status of Indicator Lights Monitoring the Indicator Lights 3Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown Resetting After a Fault or ShutdownPage Troubleshooting Front Panel Troubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 2Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Specifications Physical Specifications of XS400 with Projections Electrical Specifications of XS400 Regulatory Approvals Physical Specifications of S400 Remote SwitchTransfer Circuit Fan Cooling SystemPage BatterySizes Types Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesDeep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Battery Sizing Example Estimating Battery RequirementsTo determine how much battery capacity you need Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Separate Battery Banks Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Warranty Warranty and Product Information Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Out of Warranty Service Index IX-2 975-0054-01-01 975-0054-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 975-0054-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc