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Installation Guide

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

975-0445-01-01 REV. A Printed in China

t 1 408 987 6359

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INVERTER 3000

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Page 1: ...Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified installers only 975 0445 01 01 REV A Printed in China t 1 408 987 6359 www xantrex com support INVERTER 3000 ...

Page 2: ...This guide for use by qualified installers only INVERTER 3000 Installation Guide ...

Page 3: ...Copyright Duracell Inverter 3000 Installation Guide May 2008 Duracell All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREXTM A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAG...

Page 4: ...lified installers including licensed technicians and electricians It is intended for installers with knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment knowledge of the applicable installation codes and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards Organization This Guide is organized into two chapters and one appendix Chapter 1 describes ...

Page 5: ...about Xantrex Technology 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 that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warning...

Page 6: ...00 in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 3 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition adequately rated and not undersized Do not operate the Duracell Inverter 3000 with damaged or substandard wiring 4 Do not install or operate the Duracell Inverter 3000 if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way ...

Page 7: ...osive gases during normal operation Therefore you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your Duracell Inverter 3000 3 This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Duracell Inverter 3000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require igni...

Page 8: ...t twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Most rechargeable battery operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the Duracell Inverter 3000 Do not use the following with...

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Page 10: ...ounting Orientation 2 4 Selecting Cable Sizes 2 6 DC Input Cables 2 6 Selecting a DC Input Fuse or Circuit Breaker 2 7 Chassis Ground Wire Sizing 2 8 Output Conductor Selection for Hardwire Installation 2 8 Installing the Inverter 2 9 Safety Instructions 2 9 Installation Tools and Materials 2 9 Tools 2 9 Materials 2 9 Overview of Installation Steps 2 10 Installing the Remote On Off Switch 2 10 Mou...

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Page 12: ... in recreational vehicles RVs light and heavy duty truck applications and other in vehicle applications The inverter provides up to 2500 W of continuous power It is designed to handle loads such as microwaves refrigerators freezers circular saws and small air compressors The inverter s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads including large TVs refrigerators and freezers The...

Page 13: ...ith numerous protection features to guarantee safe and trouble free operation Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 11 0 V or lower Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the battery voltage drops below 10 5 V This feature will limit battery discharge High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input volta...

Page 14: ...ription 1 On Off Switch turns the inverter s control circuit on and off This switch is not a power disconnect switch Disconnect AC and DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter 2 Fault light red indicates the inverter has shut down due to inverter overload or over temperature 3 Power light green indicates the inverter is operating 4 Display Function Button Press this to dis...

Page 15: ...es the output power from the inverter as a percentage of total available watts kW being utilized 7 Two 15 A supplementary overcurrent breakers 8 3 Prong AC Outlets Each outlet is protected by a 15 amp breaker 9 AC Knockout For hardwiring the inverter 10 Remote On Off Connector Port For connecting the Remote On Off Switch 11 Mounting Flanges front and rear allow you to mount the inverter permanentl...

Page 16: ...on Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation opening on the DC panel must not point up or down 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery 4 Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery 5 Serial n...

Page 17: ...igure 1 3 Remote Switch Feature Description 1 Remote On Off Switch turns the inverter s control circuit on and off This switch is not a power disconnect switch Disconnect DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter 2 Communications Cable is 20 feet 6 m long 1 2 ...

Page 18: ... and then 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 Calculate your battery requirements Choose an effective charging system Choose an appropriate location and mounting orientation Calculate the cable size for your inverter Select the correct fuses...

Page 19: ...2 2 975 0445 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Figure 2 1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 2 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads 3000 3000 ...

Page 20: ...commend that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible For information on calculating battery capacity go to www xantrex com click Support choose the product Xpower Inverters and click Battery Calculator under Calculators Problem Solvers Choosing an Effective Charging System The charging system must be appropriate for your particular installation A well designed charging system will ensure...

Page 21: ...ompartment Overheating may result Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on it Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC 32 and 105ºF the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 3 76 mm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure that the ventilation openings on each end of the inverter are not obstructed Safe Do not install the inv...

Page 22: ...surface Do not mount with the fan pointing up or down On a horizontal surface Under a horizontal surface Mounting Dimensions Use the measurements below to plot the holes in the surface where you want to anchor the inverter and permanently mount it into place Figure 2 3 Approved Mounting Orientations Figure 2 4 Mounting Dimensions Not to scale 126 5 5 450mm 17 7 91 5mm 3 6 Fastener diameter 5mm 0 2...

Page 23: ... and the battery is no longer than 10 feet 3 m Do not use aluminum cable It has about 1 3 more resistance than copper cable of the same size and it is difficult to make good low resistance connections to aluminum wire Some installation codes require and we recommend use of oil resistant cable rated for damp or wet locations For installations subject to the US NEC the minimum cable size required is...

Page 24: ...e positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery To select the correct fuse type and size 1 Determine the total short circuit current rating for each battery based on the battery manufacturer s published short circuit current sourcing ratings for the battery Then determine the total for your battery bank For example If you are using one battery to power yo...

Page 25: ...ore Chassis Ground Wire Sizing Connect a minimum No 8 AWG1 copper wire from the vehicle chassis to the chassis ground terminal on the inverter DC panel Output Conductor Selection for Hardwire Installation The inverter may be used by connecting cord connected loads to the receptacles on the front panel and or by connecting loads or a load circuit to the AC output hardwire terminal block If making c...

Page 26: ...ing tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables NOTE You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors installed onto the DC cable by the store that sells you the cable and or connectors Hex key screwdriver if set screw type box lugs are used Materials The following checklist is a general list of required materials Four corrosion resistant fasteners sized 10 or larger for mountin...

Page 27: ...ntil you have read Designing Your Installation starting on page 2 1 1 Install the Remote On Off Switch 2 Mount the inverter 3 Connect the chassis ground 4 Connect AC output if connecting to an existing AC circuit 5 Connect the DC cables Installing the Remote On Off Switch The Remote On Off switch can be plugged into the remote switch jack on the front of the inverter The remote switch lets you tur...

Page 28: ...und above in Mounting Dimensions on page 2 5 mark the positions of the mounting screw holes in the mounting surface where the inverter is to be permanently placed 4 Pilot drill the four mounting screw holes 5 Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion resistant fasteners sized 10 or larger Connecting the Chassis Ground The inverter has a lug connector labelled CHASSIS GND on the r...

Page 29: ... into the receptacle on the inverter front panel Output power to each receptacle is limited by a circuit protector rated at 15 A You can also hardwire permanently connect the AC output using the AC knockout This is intended for connection of a load sub panel or additional AC outlets powered by the inverter The Inverter 3000 will not operate a combination of high power electrical appliances that co...

Page 30: ...75 C minimum wire and the 2500 W continuous output rating of the inverter 3 Remove the AC wiring knockout from the Inverter 3000 AC panel 4 Remove the screws securing the Inverter 3000 AC panel WARNING Shock hazard If AC outlets are connected to the inverter AC hardwire terminal the outlets must be GFCI protected WARNING Shock hazard Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources bef...

Page 31: ... Line and butt splice connector for Neutral terminals respectively 9 Secure and permanently attach each of the wires L N and G using a butt splice connector crimping tool NOTE Once the wires are crimped and secured they cannot be detached without cutting the wires thus you can only make these connections one time 10 Complete the installation of the strain relief device 11 Replace the Inverter 3000...

Page 32: ...rimp on ring terminals either AMP or ILSCO or box connectors 2 Attach the connectors to both cables If using compression lugs attach the terminals to both cables using the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer of the ring terminals There must be no stray wire strands protruding from the terminal If using box lugs attach the lug to the Duracell Inverter 3000 first then insert the wire and tigh...

Page 33: ...e the polarities carefully while completing the installation Use a wrench to tighten to a torque of 216 240 inch pounds 24 27 Nm Test that the cable is secure CAUTION Reverse polarity DC power connections to the inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter T...

Page 34: ... have connected the cables properly positive to positive negative to negative 9 Turn on the battery disconnect switch or breaker 10 If you have installed a battery selector switch use it to select one of the batteries or battery banks house bank preferred over start bank 11 Move the inverter s On Off switch to the On position 12 Check the input voltage display It should read between 12 and 13 V de...

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Page 36: ...power 5 minute rating 2500 W 3000 W Output power at 40ºC 104ºF ambient temperature and 12 Vdc input Maximum continuous output power 1900 W Output current Maximum continuous output 5 minute rating 20 Adc 25 Adc Output voltage range 120 Vac RMS 10 Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequency 60 Hz Input voltage range 10 5 15 Vdc 12 0 Vdc nominal Input current Maximum continuous output 5 minut...

Page 37: ...ide for use by qualified installers only Physical Specifications Accessory Length 18 1 2 47 cm Width 8 20 cm Height 6 1 4 16 cm Weight 20 lb 9 kg Remote On Off switch with 20 foot communications cable Part number 100 0864 01 01 ...

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