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Owner’s Manual

300

POWER INVERTER

DC to AC

TM

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Summary of Contents for Portawattz 300

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 300 POWER INVERTER DC to AC TM ...

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Page 3: ...rights reserved Contents 1 0 Introduction 1 2 0 Safety First Before You Use the PORTAWATTZ 300 2 3 0 Quick Start Guide 4 4 0 Design Features 6 5 0 Placement Guidelines 7 6 0 Operating 115 Volt AC Products and Equipment 8 7 0 Using the PORTAWATTZ 300 13 8 0 Troubleshooting 17 9 0 Limited Warranty and Performance Guarantee 20 10 0 Specifications 25 11 0 Other Products from Xantrex 26 ...

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Page 5: ...ducts such as most TVs computers fluorescent lights soldering irons etc The PORTAWATTZ 300 employs reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes a built in cooling fan and automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it and your battery from inadvertent overload conditions Read this manual before installing or using the PORTAWATTZ 300 and save it ...

Page 6: ...ons that may result in personal injury or loss of life WARNING Shock hazard Keep away from children The PORTAWATTZ 300 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Treat it with the same respect that you would any AC outlet Do not insert foreign objects into the PORTAWATTZ 300 s AC outlets Do not expose the PORTAWATTZ 300 to water rain snow or spray Do not under...

Page 7: ...ure at least 2 in 5 cm air space is maintained on all sides of the PORTAWATTZ 300 During operation keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures CAUTION Do not connect any AC product to the PORTAWATTZ 300 whose neutral conductor is connected to ground Do not expose the PORTAWATTZ 300 to temperatures in excess of 100 F 40 C ...

Page 8: ...ctions are intended to provide a brief overview of the PORTAWATTZ 300 s key features For complete information about the PORTAWATTZ 300 it is important to read this manual fully The diagram below shows the PORTAWATTZ 300 s key features Figure 1 Key Features ...

Page 9: ... 300 Watts connect directly to a 12 Volt battery See section 6 2 2 Turn the PORTAWATTZ 300 ON OFF switch ON The green POWER light indicates AC power is available at the AC outlets 3 Plug the AC products you wish to operate into the AC outlet s and switch them on one at a time 4 In the event of an overload low battery voltage or overheating the PORTAWATTZ 300 will automatically shut down See sectio...

Page 10: ... High performance Power FETs Field Effect Transistors are employed for high surge power capability 4 3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the PORTAWATTZ 300 Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown Built in internal backup DC fuse provides added safety Low battery voltage warning followed by automatic shutdown Overheat shutdown protection High input voltage...

Page 11: ...e floor or seat of a vehicle The location should be dry Do not expose to water drip or spray cool Operate only in ambient temperatures between 32 F 0 C and 100 F 40 C Keep away from heating vents well ventilated Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm clearance above and on all sides of the PORTAWATTZ 300 for proper cooling ...

Page 12: ...C products is the average power they use When many AC products are first switched on they initially consume more power than their power rating TVs monitors and electric motors are examples of products that have CAUTION Do not use the PORTAWATTZ 300 with the following Small battery operated appliances such as rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged direc...

Page 13: ... first 6 2 Powering AC Products Rated above 150 Watts Cigarette lighter or 12 Volt outlets are limited in the power they can safely deliver When continuously powering loads rated higher than 150 Watts connect the PORTAWATTZ 300 directly to a 12 Volt battery CAUTION Connect the PORTAWATTZ 300 directly to a 12 Volt battery when powering loads above 150 Watts Connect only to a 12 Volt battery do not ...

Page 14: ... shrinkable tubing 4 Install a 30 Amp fuse and a switch rated at 25 Amps in line with the positive wire as close as possible to the end that attaches to the battery The switch is a necessary requirement to ensure no sparking occurs when connections are made to the battery Solder and insulate the connection as detailed in step 3 above Set the switch to the OFF position See Figure 2 for full details...

Page 15: ...cting or disconnecting the battery may result in a spark and ignition of explosive battery gasses CAUTION Reverse polarity will damage inverter Do not proceed until you are sure wire polarity identified in step 2 is correct Damage to the inverter caused by reverse polarity is not covered under the PORTAWATTZ 300 warranty Figure 2 Direct Connection to Battery Portawattz 300 FUSE SWITCH 12V 25A 12AW...

Page 16: ... filter 6 3 2 Television Interference The PORTAWATTZ 300 is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals However with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen The following should minimize or eliminate the problem Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the PORTAWATTZ 300 and the TV antenna and cables Adjust the orientation of...

Page 17: ...uty DC lighter plug that fits standard vehicle cigarette lighter and DC power outlets With this lighter plug the PORTAWATTZ 300 can power loads up to 150 Watts See section 6 2 for important instructions on powering higher loads The ON OFF switch enables output AC power at the AC outlets when switched ON It also acts as a manual reset for overload low battery voltage and overheat fault conditions R...

Page 18: ...ters or other sensitive devices to be shut down 3 If the audible alarm is ignored the PORTAWATTZ 300 will shut down a short time later when the battery voltage drops to 10 0 Volts to prevent battery damage The green POWER light is switched off and the red FAULT light illuminates 4 If an AC product rated higher than 300 Watts or which draws excessive surge power is connected the PORTAWATTZ 300 will...

Page 19: ... Operating Time When using the PORTAWATTZ 300 operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load With a typical vehicle battery and a 300 Watt load an operating time of 1 hour or more can be expected With a 100 to 150 Watt load such as a typical 19 inch color TV two to three hours can be expected Vehicle batteries ...

Page 20: ...be selected based on the desired operating time As a guide for deep discharge batteries the battery operating time can be roughly estimated as follows For maximum battery life do not regularly discharge deep discharge batteries below 50 capacity Because the PORTAWATTZ 300 draws less than 0 2 Amps with the ON OFF switch in the ON position and with no AC products connected operating with no AC loads...

Page 21: ...eated due to poor ventilation Suggested Remedy Use product s with a total power rating less than 300 Watts or 120 Volts 2 5 Amps Product exceeds inverter s surge capability Use a product with starting surge power within the PORTAWATTZ 300 s capability Recharge battery Switch PORTAWATTZ 300 OFF and allow to cool for 15 minutes Clear blocked fan or remove objects covering unit then restart 8 0 Troub...

Page 22: ... Suggested Remedy Press plug firmly into socket Clean plug or socket if necessary Turn key to accessory position Check vehicle fuses and replace blown fuse with correct value Probable inverter damage has occurred Have unit repaired Possible Cause Standard average reading AC voltmeter used to measure output voltage resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 Volts too low Battery voltage is too low Su...

Page 23: ...r than rated Battery is old or defective Battery is not being properly charged Suggested Remedy Use a larger battery to make up for increased power requirement Replace battery Many simple chargers are unable to charge a battery fully Replace charger with better model such as a TRUECHARGETM smart charger ...

Page 24: ...urisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment Xantrex does not warran...

Page 25: ...tion by Xantrex If your product requires warranty service please return it to the place of purchase along with a copy of your dated proof of purchase If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly BY PHONE 604 420 1585 toll free 1 800 670 0707 BY FAX 604 420 1591 toll free 1 800 994 7828 BY EMAIL support portawattz xantrex com You m...

Page 26: ...Performance Guarantee Xantrex guarantees the PORTAWATTZ 300 will run any 27 inch television or Xantrex will replace your unit with another inverter selected at Xantrex s option that will run your particular television model This performance guarantee is offered because we are confident you will find the PORTAWATTZ 300 s performance superior to any other brand with similar power ratings Conditions ...

Page 27: ...nit for upgrade to the retailer where purchased In order to process your claim you will need to provide dated proof of purchase confirming your PORTAWATTZ 300 is within the warranty period and the model size manufacturer and serial number of the television that the inverter will not run In most cases you will receive a Return Material Authorization RMA number and return shipping instructions from ...

Page 28: ...if no dated proof of purchase is available your unit may be serviced replaced for a minimum flat fee of 40 00 US 60 00 CDN To return your PORTAWATTZ 300 for out 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 payment e g credit card or money order will be...

Page 29: ...veform modified sine wave Battery drain with no AC load at 12V input 0 18 Amps Efficiency maximum 90 Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 100 F Low battery alarm trigger point nominal 10 7 Volts Low battery shut down point nominal 10 0 Volts High battery shut down point nominal 15 Volts Dimensions L x W x H 165mm x 120mm x 45mm 6 x 4 x 1 Weight 825 grams 1lb 13oz SPECIFICATIONS subjec...

Page 30: ... produces 600 Watts of AC power and can run loads ranging from power tools to bread makers to computers PORTAWATTZ 1000 Inverter A 1000 Watt inverter designed for installation in trucks vans boats and RV s This inverter can operate more powerful tools and equipment and even many smaller microwave ovens PORTAWATTZ 1750 Inverter A 1750 Watt inverter designed for installation in a boat vehicle or rem...

Page 31: ...res the PROsine line of high tech high performance sine wave inverters and inverter chargers and the TRUECHARGE line of smart battery chargers Contact your Xantrex retailer for more information or visit our web site at http www xantrex com ...

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