Xantrex PROwatt 3000, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
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Quality Power
The PROwatt 3000 is a premium-quality inverter designed for heavy-duty
AC loads or smaller, multiple AC loads including large microwaves, TVs,
VCRs, air compressors, larger power tools, and air conditioners. It can
often be used in place of a generator for large or intermittent loads.
• The PROwatt 3000 provides up to 2500 watts of continuous power or
3000 watts for five minutes, making it ideal for large single loads,
intermittent loads, or multiple smaller loads.
• The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard-to-
start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers.
• The unit’s low standby battery demand means you don’t have to
worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter
on for a few days. When the inverter is on but no power is being
supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 600 mA from the
battery.
• For more efficient power use, the fan shuts down automatically when
no loads are attached to the inverter.
Ease of Use
Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with extreme
ease of use:
• The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.
• You can power loads directly from the receptacle on the front panel,
or you can hardwire the unit into an existing AC electrical system
using the leads in the inverter’s wiring compartment.
• Easy-to-read indicators on the front panel let you monitor system
performance at a glance.
• The remote On/Off switch lets you control the inverter from a
convenient location—up to 20 feet (6 m) away—while the inverter
itself is mounted out of sight and close to the batteries.