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Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Guide

PROwatt SW 2000i shown.

PROwatt SW 700i
PROwatt SW 1400i
PROwatt SW 2000i

230 Volt AC Output. For use with
12 Volt Battery Systems Only.

PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM

Summary of Contents for PROwatt SW 1400i

Page 1: ...de FA ULT PO W ER RE M OTE PROwatt SW 2000i shown PROwatt SW 700i PROwatt SW 1400i PROwatt SW 2000i 230 Volt AC Output For use with 12 Volt Battery Systems Only PROWatt SW Inverter International book...

Page 2: ...PROWatt SW Inverter International book Page 2 Tuesday June 30 2009 9 58 AM...

Page 3: ...l Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Guide June 2009 Xantrex Technology Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written...

Page 4: ...s of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards Audience The Guide is intended for users and operators of the PROwatt SW International Sine Wave Inverter Conven...

Page 5: ...bstandard wiring 3 Do not operate the PROwatt SW International Sine Wave Inverter if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the PROwatt SW International Sine Wave...

Page 6: ...ark or flame near the engine or batteries 6 Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause...

Page 7: ...uctions iii Introduction 1 Features 3 Installation 6 Operation 15 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 Warranty and Return Information 23 Contents PROWatt SW Inverter International book Page v Tuesday...

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Page 9: ...y as PROwatt SW Quality Power The PROwatt SW is a professional quality mid range inverter designed to handle a variety of applications including compact microwaves TVs VCRs coffee makers and small pow...

Page 10: ...wn Automatically shuts the inverter down if the battery voltage drops below 10 5 V This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged Within 30 seconds the unit recovers automatically...

Page 11: ...of this guide Optional Accessory The PROwatt SW can also be installed with a remote ON OFF switch that comes with a 25 foot 7 6 m communications cable part number 808 9001 For ordering information pl...

Page 12: ...nverter ON or OFF 2 Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional remote ON OFF switch via a communications cable 3 Indicator LEDs Green LED indicates that the unit is on When a shutdown occurs due t...

Page 13: ...22 F It turns off when the internal temperature falls below 50 C 122 F 3 Negative DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used See Table 1 Voltage Drop Per Foot...

Page 14: ...crewdriver flathead and Philips power screwdriver or power drill for use in mounting the inverter Mounting screws 4 size 10 Basic Installation Steps 1 Determine battery capacity 2 Determine a charging...

Page 15: ...ice see Contact Information on page i of this guide Choose A Location CAUTION Risk of inverter damage The PROwatt SW must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts The PROwa...

Page 16: ...0 C and 40 C the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure that ventilation openings on the DC end and the botto...

Page 17: ...ter is essential to deliver the maximum amount of usable energy to your load WARNING Risk of electrical shock Never operate the PROwatt SW without connecting it to the ground Electrical shock hazard c...

Page 18: ...difficult to make good low resistance connections to aluminum wire NOTE Xantrex recommends a size 0 cable with a maximum cable length of 6 feet 1 8 m For example NOTE Voltage Drop per foot Current va...

Page 19: ...rter with two batteries in parallel and each has a rating of 500 the total cold cranking amp rating is 1000 2 Once you have determined the total cold cranking amp rating of your batteries identify the...

Page 20: ...OTHER DC LOADS FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY FROM ALTERNATOR OR CHARGER GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS DEEP C...

Page 21: ...aker which is connected to the positive terminal of the battery When configuring for heavy loads see Figure 7 attach the connector on the positive cable to the battery selector switch that is already...

Page 22: ...excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation 8 If you have installed a battery selector switch use it to select one of the batteries or battery banks 9 Turn on the inver...

Page 23: ...ver the starting current for all the loads at once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges When the power switch is on but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 1000 mA fr...

Page 24: ...ge in volts and the output power in kilowatts Under an error condition the digital display shows an error code and the Red LED turns on Under a warning condition the digital display shows an error cod...

Page 25: ...played this indicates that the audio alarm is disabled NOTE Factory setting is a L 1 3 Release the button to which setting you want NOTE Holding the power switch button continuously for more than five...

Page 26: ...s 10 5 V or less The unit shuts down to protect the battery from being over discharged High Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 15 5 V or more The unit shuts down to protect itself from excessive input voltag...

Page 27: ...ength and diameter of the battery cables are appropriate Check that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully charged If the cables are sized correctly the connections are good an...

Page 28: ...ke secure connections Charge the battery or install a new battery E 0 2 Over Voltage high input shutdown Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V battery E 0 3 Overload shutdown Reduce the load w...

Page 29: ...les are not blocked Check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler location whenever possible Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage no voltage indication The unit is off No po...

Page 30: ...full load 840 W 1700 W 2400 W Input current max at full load 75 A 155 A 220 A Input voltage range 10 5 15 5 Vdc Low battery alarm Audible 11 V Low battery cutout 10 5 V Startup or low battery recovery...

Page 31: ...reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If...

Page 32: ...or error free operation of the product or cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty d...

Page 33: ...ION OF THE PRODUCT BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY XANTREX IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER RATHER THAN A PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT IN THE COURSE OF A BUSINESS AND PURCHASED THE PRODUCT IN A MEMBER STATE OF THE EURO...

Page 34: ...Authorized Service Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any r...

Page 35: ...___ Purchase Date ______________________ Type of installation e g RV truck ______________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ______________________ Battery battery bank size __________...

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