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PROwatt

150

DC to AC Power Inverter

Owner’s Guide

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Page 1: ...PROwatt 150 DC to AC Power Inverter Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ... trademark and Statpower is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc 2000 Xantrex International All rights reserved Notice of copyright PROwatt 150 Owner s Guide January 2001 Xantrex International Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide Xantrex International assumes no r...

Page 3: ... 150 7 PROwatt 150 Features 7 Connecting the PROwatt 150 8 Location 8 Connecting 8 Operating the PROwatt 150 9 Operating guidelines 9 Interference with Electronic Equipment 10 Battery Operating Time 12 Troubleshooting 13 Warranty Information 17 Returning a product 18 Out of warranty service 19 Specifications 21 Other Products from Xantrex 22 ...

Page 4: ...s and VCRs laptops camcorder and cell phone chargers compact fluorescent lights soldering irons and other similar products PROwatt 150 uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it and your battery from inadvertent overload conditions Read this guide before connecting or using the PROwatt 150 an...

Page 5: ...e those which identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the PROwatt 150 or to other equipment Warnings and cautions Warning Shock hazard Keep away from children The PROwatt 150 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Treat the outlet with respect Warning Heated surface The PROwatt 150 housing may become uncomfortably warm reaching 140 F ...

Page 6: ...Owatt 150 and other equipment It may also void the warranty Caution Do not connect the PROwatt 150 to any AC wiring or product in which the AC neutral is connected to the AC ground Caution Do not use the PROwatt 150 with the following appliances Small battery operated appliances such as rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC recepta...

Page 7: ...g it and using it safely PROwatt 150 Features Figure 1 shows the main features of the PROwatt 150 inverter Figure 1 PROwatt 150 AC panel AC Outlet An AC outlet is provided on one end of the PROwatt 150 It will accept a 115 volt AC product with a power consumption of 150 watts or less AC Outlet On Off switch Fault light Power light ...

Page 8: ... because of low or high battery voltage AC overload or excessively high temperatures Connecting the PROwatt 150 Location For the best performance results place the inverter in a location that is Dry do not expose the unit to water drip or spray Cool operate the unit in ambient temperatures between 32 F 0 C and 100 F 40 C Keep it away from heating vents Well ventilated allow at least two inches 5 c...

Page 9: ...aware of when you re using the PROwatt 150 1 When you connect the unit to the vehicle s 12 volt outlet and turn the On Off switch on the power light illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets 2 As the battery charge is discharged battery voltage begins to decrease When the PROwatt 150 senses the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10 0 volts it automatically shuts down to prevent batt...

Page 10: ...matic shutdown turn the Off On switch off for 5 seconds then on again This manual reset feature prevents unexpected or hazardous restarting of connected AC loads Surges The power or wattage rating of AC products is the average amount of power they use When many AC products are first turned on they initially consume more power than their continuous power rating TVs monitors and electric motors are ...

Page 11: ... The PROwatt 150 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals If TV signals are weak you may see the interference in the form of lines scrolling across the screen Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the PROwatt 150 and the TV antenna and cables Adjust the orientation of the PROwatt 150 television anten...

Page 12: ...as a power source start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery as vehicle batteries are not designed to be deeply discharged Constantly recharging a vehicle battery will shorten its life The PROwatt 150 will operate while the engine is running but the normal voltage drop that occurs during engine start may trigger the low voltage shutdown feature Don t leave the PROwatt 150 on for e...

Page 13: ...verter is turned on or the load is turned on plugged in Possible cause Suggested Remedy The AC product connected is rated at more than 150 watts overload shutdown has occurred Use product with a power rating less than 150 watts or 120 volts 1 25 amps The AC Product is rated at less than 150 watts high starting surge has caused overload shutdown The product exceeds the inverter s surge capability U...

Page 14: ...or ventila tion Ensure the ventilation is not restricted around the inverter and allow it to cool for ten minutes Turn the inverter off Turn it on again in five seconds Possible cause Suggested remedy Poor contact with lighter socket or 12 volt outlet Press plug firmly into socket Clean plug or socket if necessary Inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity Probable inverter damage ...

Page 15: ...s and replace blown fuse with correct value Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard average reading AC voltmeter is used to measure output voltage The PROwatt 150 modified sine wave out put requires a true RMS voltmeter such as Fluke 87 series multimeter for accurate measurement Battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery Possible cause Suggested Remedy ...

Page 16: ... is cool or warm to touch Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product power consump tion is higher than rated Use a larger battery to make up for increased power requirement Battery is old or defective Replace battery Battery is not being properly charged Have vehicle electrical system checked by a qualified technician ...

Page 17: ... installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or dam aged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment Xantrex does not warrant uninterrupted operations of its products Xantrex shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or conse quential or economic loss even though caused by the negligence or fault of Xantrex Some jurisdictions do not all...

Page 18: ... 420 1591 Fax 1 800 994 7828 Email support prowatt xantrex com Returning a product You must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex Do not return a product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number When you contact Xantrex to obtain service be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purchase a...

Page 19: ...r purpose includes all warranties and conditions express or implied statutory or otherwise including without limitation implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Out of warranty service If the warranty period for your PROwatt 150 has expired if the unit was damaged due to misuse incorrect installation if other conditions of the warranty have not been...

Page 20: ...where the minimum flat fee does not apply such as incomplete units or units with excessive damage an additional fee will be charged If applicable you will be contacted by customer service once your unit is received ...

Page 21: ... watts Maximum AC output surge power 400 watts AC output frequency 60 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave No load current draw at 12V input 0 1 Amps Efficiency maximum 90 Ambient operating temperature range 32 100 F 0 40 C Low voltage shut down 10 0 volts High battery shut down point nomi nal 15 volts Dimensions L x W x H 4 7 x 7 x 1 9 in 120 x 120 x 50 mm Weight 600 gra ms 1 3 lb ...

Page 22: ...22 8 Other Products from Xantrex To see the range of inverters and chargers offered by Xantrex visit our web site at http www xantrex com ...

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Page 24: ...Printed in China 445 0113 01 01 Tel 1 800 670 0707 Fax 1 800 994 7828 Email support prowatt xantrex com Web www xantrex com ...

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