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XPower Inverter 1500 Owner’s Guide

Warranty and Return Information

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Summary of Contents for XPower 1500

Page 1: ...TM TM XPower Inverter 1500 Owner s Guide...

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Page 3: ...161 G South Vasco Road Livermore California USA 94551 Xantrex Technology Inc reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or org...

Page 4: ...rter 1500 Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions will result i...

Page 5: ...975 0558 01 01 iii Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com...

Page 6: ...ck hazard ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not expose the inverter to rain snow spray or bilge water This inverter is designed for indoor use only Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow...

Page 7: ...t openings and or install in a zero clearance compartment Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter due to overheating Failure to follow these instructions will resu...

Page 8: ...plosion 6 Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 7 When removing a battery always remove t...

Page 9: ...Use below RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE inverter Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter when reading gravity or filling battery Never place the XPower Inverter 1500 unit directly above batteries gas...

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Page 11: ...C Panel 4 Inverter Installation 5 Installation Code 5 Prepare for Installation 5 Typical Power System Design 6 Battery Requirements 6 Charging System 6 Location 7 Cables for DC Input and Ground 7 Fuse...

Page 12: ...13 High Surge Loads 13 Trouble Loads 13 Connecting Appliances to the Inverter 13 Routine Maintenance 13 Maintaining the inverter 13 Recharging batteries 14 Testing the GFCI 14 Troubleshooting 15 Commo...

Page 13: ...ed and comes on when the inverter becomes warm The fan turns off automatically after the inverter has cooled Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use The...

Page 14: ...ables and one ON OFF remote switch with communications cable NOTE If any of the items are missing contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i IMP...

Page 15: ...he GFCI device and cut power from the AC outlets 2 ON OFF Switch turns the inverter s control circuit on and off This switch is not a power disconnect switch Disconnect AC and DC power before working...

Page 16: ...is colored black 2 Positive DC Input Terminal always connects to the positive terminal of the battery via a positive DC input cable red battery cable The positive DC input terminal is colored red 3 Ch...

Page 17: ...connected loads only Prepare for Installation Design your power system Calculate your battery requirements Choose an effective charging system Choose an appropriate location Purchase cables for DC in...

Page 18: ...apacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Charging System The charging system must be appropriate for your particular installation A well designed char...

Page 19: ...ng of 150 Adc Determine the short circuit current rating of the battery and Choose a battery fuse that can withstand the short circuit current that may be generated by the battery Dry The inverter mus...

Page 20: ...he mounting screws and then remove the inverter 4 Pilot drill the four mounting holes 5 Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion resistant fasteners sized 10 or larger Connect the C...

Page 21: ...using Have your cables terminated at the store of purchase IMPORTANT Do not over tighten the nut on the inverter terminal Damage to the inverter terminal may result However loose connections can caus...

Page 22: ...tion to prevent sparking NOTE This the last cable connection A spark is normal when you make this connection to the battery without a battery selector switch If you have installed a battery selector s...

Page 23: ...note below To turn the inverter on and off from the remote switch Make sure the main ON OFF switch on the front panel is turned on Move the remote ON OFF switch to the On position to turn the inverte...

Page 24: ...n overload shutdown Operating Limits Power Output The XPower Inverter 1500 can deliver up to 1000 watts continuous The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights Input Volta...

Page 25: ...amaged Speed controllers found in some fans power tools kitchen appliances and other loads may be damaged Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged See Precautions For Using Rechar...

Page 26: ...voltage shutdown at 10 5Vdc With moderate to heavy loads this will protect against over discharging the battery If the inverter is running only light loads it is advisable to recharge before the inver...

Page 27: ...nd system that has a higher quality power supply Television Reception When the inverter is operating it can interfere with television reception on some channels If interference occurs try the followin...

Page 28: ...Troubleshooting Reference NOTE See table on the following page ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the XPower Inverter 1500 It does not contain any user serviceable parts Failure to follow the...

Page 29: ...harge the battery if it is low Reduce the load No output voltage Both the Power Light and Fault Light are off The inverter is off No power to the inverter The inverter could have been connected with r...

Page 30: ...stem Allow the unit to cool off Reduce the load if continuous operation is required Improve ventilation Make sure the inverter s ventilation openings are not obstructed Reduce the ambient temperature...

Page 31: ...ower 1500 W 3000 W Operating temperature range 0 40 C 32 104 F Output voltage 115 Vac RMS 5 Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequency 60 Hz 1 Hz Input voltage 10 5 15 5 Vdc Low battery alarm...

Page 32: ...ves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the orig...

Page 33: ...ting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly i...

Page 34: ...ERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED OR HAD REASON TO KNOW OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE B ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF XANTREX S N...

Page 35: ...preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product...

Page 36: ...er 813 1500 UL Purchased From ______________________ Purchase Date ______________________ Type of installation e g RV truck ______________________ Length of time inverter has been installed __________...

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