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PROWatt Series

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976-0159-01-01

Troubleshooting Reference

This section affects all the above mentioned PROWatt products.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

No output voltage; the 
GFCI LED light is on.

GFCI trip fault, i.e., the 
ground fault trip circuit 
has been activated.

1.

Remove any AC loads.

2.

Press the Reset button on the GFCI.

If it trips again a ground fault is present. 
3.

Turn the inverter off and inspect all wiring for ground 
faults.

4.

Correct any wiring that could have caused the ground 
fault before turning the inverter back on.

5.

Press the Reset button on the GFCI, restoring output 
voltage.

No output voltage; the 
GFCI LED light is on.

GFCI end of life fault, 
i.e., the GFCI has 
permanently ceased to 
function.

1.

Remove any AC loads.

2.

Press the Reset button on the GFCI.

If the Reset button continues to pop out after being pressed, 
3.

Turn the inverter off and inspect all wiring for ground 
faults.

4.

Correct any wiring that could have caused the ground 
fault before turning the inverter back on.

5.

Press the Reset button on the GFCI, restoring output 
voltage.

If the above procedure fails to restore power at the AC outlets, 
the GFCI has reached its end of life.
6.

Take the inverter to the place of purchase and have it 
serviced.

Trademarks

PROWatt Series

 is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. 

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for 
identification purposes only.

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