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Tel: 604.420.1585

(toll-free) 1.800.670.0707

Fax: 604.420.1591

(toll-free) 1.800.994.7828

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Web: www.xantrex.com

445-0111-01-01

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Summary of Contents for Portawattz 400

Page 1: ...Tel 604 420 1585 toll free 1 800 670 0707 Fax 604 420 1591 toll free 1 800 994 7828 Email support portawattz xantrex com Web www xantrex com 445 0111 01 01 Printed in China...

Page 2: ...gistered trademarks of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc 2001 Xantrex International All rights reserved Notice of Copyright PORTAWATTZ 400 Installation...

Page 3: ...Guidelines 7 5 1 Selecting a Suitable Location 7 5 2 Using the DC Cable Plug 7 5 3 Using the DC Cable Clips 8 5 4 Permanent Installation 9 6 Battery Selection and Charging 13 6 1 Battery Sizing Genera...

Page 4: ...1 Indicators and Controls 20 8 2 Inverter Operation 20 9 Troubleshooting 22 10 Limited Warranty and Performance Guarantee USA and Canada Only 24 11 Service Out of Warranty 27 12 Specifications 28 13...

Page 5: ...ducts such as TVs computers compact fluorescent lights small power tools 3 5 Amps or less and many more The PORTAWATTZ 400 employs reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free...

Page 6: ...water rain snow or spray Do not under any circumstances connect the PORTAWATTZ 400 s AC receptacles to utility power AC distribution wiring WARNING Heated surface The PORTAWATTZ 400 s housing may beco...

Page 7: ...0 to temperatures exceeding 104 F 40 C CAUTION Do not use the PORTAWATTZ 400 with the following equipment Small battery operated products such as rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and...

Page 8: ...e intended to provide a brief overview of the PORTAWATTZ 400 s key features For complete information about the PORTAWATTZ 400 it is important to read this manual fully Figure 1 below shows the PORTAWA...

Page 9: ...s or less see Section 5 2 To supply power to the AC outlets turn the ON OFF Switch ON The green POWER light indicates AC power is available 3 Plug the AC products you wish to operate into the AC outle...

Page 10: ...d into a highly advanced circuit design to provide outstanding high surge capability 4 3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the PORTAWATTZ 400 Electronic overload protection...

Page 11: ...o void your warranty Relatively close to the battery source when installed permanently This will minimize the cable length from the battery to the inverter It is better to run an extension cord from t...

Page 12: ...Cable Clips By directly connecting the PORTAWATTZ 400 to a 12 Volt battery with the DC Cable Clips you can operate products with power requirements up to 400 Watts continuous If you want to permanent...

Page 13: ...cable or when the battery to inverter run is greater than 12 ft may result in excessive voltage drop between the battery and PORTAWATTZ 400 and cause the inverter to prematurely shut down As a genera...

Page 14: ...unsure how to make a safe connection contact Xantrex Customer Service for assistance Figure 2 illustrates a basic connection to a 12 Volt battery 1 Turn the ON OFF Switch on the PORTAWATTZ 400 to OFF...

Page 15: ...use to the positive battery post and fasten securely If you are using a battery selector switch connect the positive cable from the PORTAWATTZ 400 to the positive terminal and fasten securely 7 If a c...

Page 16: ...e permanent connectors regularly and prevent corrosion by using an insulating spray coating WARNING Do not connect the PORTAWATTZ 400 to a battery if there are flammable fumes or liquids present Explo...

Page 17: ...s are designed for repeated cycles of full discharge and recharge and are often used in RVs boats and golf carts Select this type of battery when most of your applications require higher power more th...

Page 18: ...t for less or more time limited approximately by the 100Ah figure e g 50A for 2 hours or 200A for 1 2 hour but usually the capacity figure given is only accurate at the specified rate 20 hours 6 2 Est...

Page 19: ...servative and resist the temptation to skip the last step of this calculation multiply by 2 More capacity is better because you gain more reserve capacity and therefore can better handle large loads a...

Page 20: ...e air temperature drops to 0 F 20 C the actual amp hour capacity will be about one half of the battery s rated capacity Do not leave batteries in a discharged state for more than two days Batteries le...

Page 21: ...ies since these are not intended for continuous use Your battery may also be recharged from a solar panel but make sure it has an appropriate charge controller or that a charge controller is added Veh...

Page 22: ...an 400 Watts may exceed its surge capabilities and trigger its safety overload shutdown feature If this problem occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the same time try first switchi...

Page 23: ...uld minimize or eliminate the problem Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the PORTAWATTZ 400 and the TV antenna and cables Adjust the orientation of the PORTAWATTZ 400 television an...

Page 24: ...WER light activate the cooling fan and deliver AC power to the two outlets 2 As the battery charge is used up battery voltage begins to fall When the PORTAWATTZ 400 senses that the voltage at its DC i...

Page 25: ...connected AC loads 7 Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels the PORTAWATTZ 400 automatically shuts down CAUTION Although the PORTAWATTZ...

Page 26: ...400Watts or 120 Volts 3 5 Amps Product exceeds inverter s surge capability Use a product with starting surge power within the PORTAWATTZ 400 s capability Recharge battery Switch PORTAWATTZ 400 OFF an...

Page 27: ...r accurate measurement Recharge battery Possible Cause AC product power consumption is higher than rated Battery is old or defective Battery is not being properly charged Power dissipation in DC cable...

Page 28: ...tal special or consequential or economic loss even though caused by the negligence or fault of Xantrex Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage...

Page 29: ...ntrex guarantees the PORTAWATTZ 400 will run any 27 inch television plus a VCR or Xantrex will replace your unit with another inverter selected at Xantrex s option that will run your particular televi...

Page 30: ...which it did not work In most cases you will receive a Return Authorization Number and return shipping instructions from Customer Service which allows you to return your PORTAWATTZ 400 for an upgraded...

Page 31: ...ut of warranty service contact Xantrex customer service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in the section Service During Warranty above Options for paym...

Page 32: ...eform modified sine wave Battery drain with no AC load at 12V input 0 25 Amps Efficiency maximum 90 Ambient operating temperature range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Low battery alarm trigger point nominal 10 7...

Page 33: ...and even many smaller microwave ovens PORTAWATTZ 1750 Inverter A 1750 Watt inverter designed for installation in a boat vehicle or remote home for operating power tools kitchen appliances and a wide...

Page 34: ...the PROsine line of high performance true sine wave inverters and PROsine inverter chargers and the TRUECHARGE line of smart battery chargers Contact your Xantrex retailer for more information or vis...

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Page 36: ...Tel 604 420 1585 toll free 1 800 670 0707 Fax 604 420 1591 toll free 1 800 994 7828 Email support portawattz xantrex com Web www xantrex com 445 0111 01 01 Printed in China...

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