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Owner's Guide

975-0350-01-01 REV. B Printed in China

t 1 408 987 6359

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ARTWORK NO. 975-0350-01-01 REV. B

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Page 1: ...Owner s Guide 975 0350 01 01 REV B Printed in China t 1 408 987 6359 www xantrex com support ARTWORK NO 975 0350 01 01 REV B...

Page 2: ...Owner s Guide...

Page 3: ...l Inverter 1500 Owner s Guide 2007 Duracell All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURA...

Page 4: ...des safety guidelines detailed planning and setup information procedures for installing the inverter as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit It does not provide details abo...

Page 5: ...Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices...

Page 6: ...or substandard wiring 5 Do not operate the Duracell 1500 if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the Duracell 1500 is damaged see the Warranty section 6 Do not...

Page 7: ...parks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Duracell 1500 in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes...

Page 8: ...es produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 6 Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid...

Page 9: ...harge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals If you are unsure ab...

Page 10: ...Effective Charging System 3 4 Choosing an Appropriate Location 3 5 Calculating Cable Sizes 3 6 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables 3 6 Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable 3 7 Calculating Fuse Cir...

Page 11: ...nce 4 5 Duracell 1500 unit 4 5 Batteries 4 5 Recycling 4 5 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems 5 2 Buzz in Audio Equipment 5 2 Television Reception 5 2 Troubleshooting Reference 5 3 A Specifications Ele...

Page 12: ...harging Systems Charging System Requirements C 1 Charging With an Engine Alternator C 2 Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator C 2 Using an Alternator Controller C 2 Using a High Output Alternator C 2 Ch...

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Page 14: ...inuous power It is designed to handle loads such as 1000 watt microwaves TVs VCRs and midsized power tools The Duracell 1500 s high surge capability 3000 W lets you handle many hard to start loads inc...

Page 15: ...harged The unit will automatically restart when the battery voltage rises to 12 0 volts or more High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the Duracell 1500 down automatically if the input voltage rises to 1...

Page 16: ...racell 1500 Two 5 16 lock washers on the DC input cable terminals Two 5 16 nuts on the DC input cable terminals One 4 connector cable assembly with ring terminals 4 AWG Owner s Guide If any of these m...

Page 17: ...d light indicating the inverter has shut down due to low or high battery voltage unit overload or over temperature NOTE To restart the unit after a fault condition has occurred turn off the unit then...

Page 18: ...cted to the positive terminal of the battery 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery 4 Ventilation Opening must not be obstructed...

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Page 20: ...hen design a power system that will give you maximum performance The more thorough your planning the better your power needs will be met In particular you will need to Be aware of installation codes C...

Page 21: ...Installation 3 2 975 0350 01 01 Figure 3 1 Configuration for Normal Loads...

Page 22: ...Designing Your Installation 975 0350 01 01 3 3 Figure 3 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads...

Page 23: ...much power you will be using you can determine how much battery capacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B Battery Types for a deta...

Page 24: ...l Ambient air temperature should be between 32 F and 105 F 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm of clearance around the inverter for air flow...

Page 25: ...combined power requirement of less than 1000 W If operating appliances with a combined power requirement of greater than 1000 W use your own DC cables Refer to Table 3 1 to plan the DC input cabling f...

Page 26: ...Maximum Battery Fuse Size Less than 5 feet 1 5 m No 2 AWG 200 ADC Note Never use a cable longer than 5 feet 1 5 m with the Duracell 1500 Appropriately sized cable can be bought at a welding supply ho...

Page 27: ...tal short circuit current rating is 1000 A If you are powering your inverter with two 6 V batteries connected in series and each battery has a short circuit current rating of 500 A the total short cir...

Page 28: ...C wiring unless you have the knowledge tools and experience to do a safe job A certified electrician or licensed technician may be best suited to install the wiring on the inverter Read and follow all...

Page 29: ...riately sized to connect copper cable to chassis ground screw that meets the following specifications 10 stud size hole diameter UL CSA approved copper tin plated Battery isolator if connecting to a m...

Page 30: ...Location on page 3 5 To mount the Duracell 1500 1 Make sure the On Off switch is in the Off position 2 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation The Duracell 1500 must be oriented in one...

Page 31: ...ns You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point The grounding point varies depending on where you install the Duracell 1500 For recommended chassis ground cable size see Table 3 2...

Page 32: ...the cable to the chassis ground screw The connector you use must create a permanent low resistance connection See Materials on page 3 10 5 Fit the chassis ground screw through the star washer and the...

Page 33: ...tch in the cable that will be used for the positive side of the DC circuit The fuse must be as close to the battery as possible rated for DC circuits have an Ampere Interrupting Capacity AIC that exce...

Page 34: ...Nm Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal but do not overtighten 15 Use the Disconnect Battery Selector switch to select one of the batteries or...

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Page 36: ...ff switch on the inverter s front panel turns the control circuit in the Duracell 1500 On and Off To turn the inverter On and Off from its front panel Move the On Off switch to the On position to turn...

Page 37: ...verter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once and will help prevent an overload shutdown Turning the Inverter Off Between Uses The Duracell 1500 draws less than 300 mA...

Page 38: ...g Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 10 5 V 15 0 V Optimum Performance 12 0 V 13 0 V Low Voltage Alarm 11 0 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds Low Voltage Shutdown less than 10 5 V The...

Page 39: ...lly start single phase induction motors rated at 1 2 horsepower or less Trouble Loads Some appliances including the types listed below may be damaged if they are connected to the Duracell 1500 Electro...

Page 40: ...ly discharged For more information on maintaining batteries see Battery Tips on page B 7 For information about Xantrex battery chargers see our web site at www xantrex com Recycling If it s rechargeab...

Page 41: ...ukee Electric Tool Office Depot Orchard Supply Porter Cable Service Centers RadioShack Remington Product Company Sears Staples Target US Cellular and Verizon Wireless If you are not sure of the drop b...

Page 42: ...ms that can occur with the Duracell 1500 If you have a problem with the inverter please review this chapter before contacting your dealer If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact your...

Page 43: ...n on some channels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground screw on the rear of the Duracell 1500 is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle or home...

Page 44: ...will be damaged even if it is switched OFF Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower inverter Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Ca...

Page 45: ...inverter has probably been damaged Return the unit Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered by the warranty Information for returning the inverter is provided in Return Material Authorization...

Page 46: ...inverter s ventilation openings are not obstructed Manual reset is required Reduce the ambient temperature Manual reset is required Reduce the load Make sure the load does not exceed the Duracell 1500...

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Page 48: ...ower at 77 F 25 C ambient temperature and 12 Vdc input Maximum continuous output power Maximum surge power 1500 W 3000 W Output voltage 115 Vac RMS Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequency...

Page 49: ...Specifications A 2 975 0350 01 01 Dimensions for Mounting...

Page 50: ...iar with is probably the starting battery in your vehicle An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time so it can start your engine Only a...

Page 51: ...the charge Figure 3 1 Configuration for Normal Loads on page 3 2 and Figure 3 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads on page 3 3 show a battery isolator in configurations for normal and heavy duty loads Batt...

Page 52: ...ecified length of time usually 20 hours For example a typical marine or RV battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5 A x 20 hours 100 Ah This same battery can deliver a higher or lowe...

Page 53: ...10 This gives the battery Ah used between charges 6 Double the total Ah used between charges to get the recommended battery size in Ah See the battery sizing example that follows Battery Sizing Exampl...

Page 54: ...s directly dependent on how deeply the battery is discharged The deeper the discharge the shorter the battery life Battery Sizing Worksheet Use the following worksheet to calculate your battery needs...

Page 55: ...y Loads on page 3 3 show a battery configuration that is recommended for heavy loads Two Separate Battery Banks If you need more than two batteries or are using different makes or models of batteries...

Page 56: ...y high ambient temperatures solar heating of the battery enclosure or heat released by a nearby engine or generator High battery temperatures shorten battery life and therefore you should ventilate th...

Page 57: ...se a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths of a volt when measuring 10 to 30 volts Make your measurements when the battery has not been charged or discharged for several hours For a...

Page 58: ...ould be capable of delivering a charging current equal to 25 of the amp hour capacity of your battery For example if you have a 200 Ah battery the charging system should be able to deliver 50 amps The...

Page 59: ...iver even less as battery voltage rises Many alternators cannot produce more than 13 6 volts when they are hot As a result a standard alternator may not be able to charge a large battery quickly and c...

Page 60: ...gers intended for occasional recharging of automotive starting batteries These chargers are not intended for continuous use Charging From Alternative Energy Sources You can also charge your batteries...

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Page 62: ...its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all par...

Page 63: ...g of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly inst...

Page 64: ...NSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to imp...

Page 65: ...ou are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If y...

Page 66: ...return your Duracell Inverter 1500 for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure...

Page 67: ...tallation e g RV truck ______________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ______________________________ Battery battery bank size ______________________________ Battery type e...

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