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XPower Inverter 150

Owner’s Guide

Summary of Contents for XPower 150

Page 1: ...by XPower Inverter 150 Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...d are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Inverter 150 Owner s Guide Sept 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN...

Page 3: ...necting the XPower 150 7 Choosing a Location 7 Connecting 7 5 Operating the XPower 150 8 Operating Statuses 8 Interference With Electronic Equipment 10 6 Battery Operating Time 11 7 Troubleshooting 12...

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Page 5: ...orescent lights and soldering irons The XPower 150 uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it...

Page 6: ...hat could result in personal injury or loss of life Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the XPower 150 or other equipment Warnings and Cautions WARNING S...

Page 7: ...ating may result CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment The XPower 150 is designed to be directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described in this guide Do not co...

Page 8: ...connected to the XPower 150 Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem Small battery operated appliances such as flashlights shavers and night lights that can be plugged directly int...

Page 9: ...It allows you to plug in a 230 volt AC load with a power consumption of 150 watts or less The AC outlet on your inverter may be different from the one shown here For all available outlets see Figure 2...

Page 10: ...ttery voltage AC overload or excessively high temperatures Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns you of a high temperature shutdown or of an impending low battery voltage shutdown AC Outlets Depending...

Page 11: ...d dirt Choose a location that is free of any debris that could get into the inverter Connecting To connect the inverter 1 Place the inverter on a flat surface like the vehicle s dashboard Use the floo...

Page 12: ...Voltage Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges its voltage decreases When the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10 7 volts it sounds an alarm This gives you time to...

Page 13: ...ave high surge requirements at start up Although the XPower 150 can supply momentary surge power to 300 watts some loads rated less than 150 watts can exceed its surge capabilities and trigger the AC...

Page 14: ...stem with a good quality filter Television Interference The XPower 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...

Page 15: ...your vehicle battery to become deeply discharged A vehicle battery starting battery is not designed to be deeply discharged and repeated deep discharge charge cycles will shorten its life When you use...

Page 16: ...hazard Do not open the inverter or attempt to service it yourself Refer all service to qualified personnel Possible cause Suggested remedy The AC load is rated at more than 150 watts an overload shut...

Page 17: ...ntilation or a high temperature environment has caused the inverter to overheat Ensure that ventilation is not restricted around the inverter Possible cause Suggested remedy The contact between the pl...

Page 18: ...lighter fuse or the 12 volt outlet fuse is blown Check the vehicle fuses and replace the blown fuse with the correct type and size Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard average reading AC voltmet...

Page 19: ...ts DC input voltage range 10 15 volts DC Battery drain with no AC load at 12V input and inverter switch on 0 18 amps Efficiency optimal 90 Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 100 F Low b...

Page 20: ...6 Physical Regulatory Dimensions L x W x H 156mm x 103mm x 62mm 6 2 in x 4 1 in x 2 5 in Weight 0 65 Kg 1 5 lb CE Mark Low Voltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directive TUV GS Certified to EN60950...

Page 21: ...lishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replaceme...

Page 22: ...an be repaired at one of these facilities What proof of purchase is required In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or...

Page 23: ...duct specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter A...

Page 24: ...ION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law...

Page 25: ...connection with any use of the product for such purposes Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number...

Page 26: ...elephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are...

Page 27: ...er Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 22 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the...

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