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XPower Inverter 3000 Plus

Owner’s Guide

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Page 1: ...by XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...re used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower 3000 Plus Owner s Guide December 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN W...

Page 3: ...s safety guidelines detailed planning and setup information procedures for installing the inverter as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the inverter It does not provide details a...

Page 4: ...Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices...

Page 5: ...iring 5 Do not operate the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus is damaged see the Warranty section 6...

Page 6: ...nery fuel tanks as well as joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system 3 To reduce the risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the bat...

Page 7: ...enty minutes and get medical attention immediately 10 If you need to remove a battery always remove the ground terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories ar off so you don t cause a spa...

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Page 9: ...AC Panel 2 2 DC Panel 2 4 3 Installation Designing Your Installation 3 1 Installation Codes 3 3 Calculating Battery Requirements 3 3 Choosing an Effective Charging System 3 3 Choosing an Appropriate L...

Page 10: ...g the Inverter On and Off 4 1 Operating Several Loads at Once 4 1 Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges 4 2 Display Screen 4 2 Operating Limits 4 3 Power Output 4 3 Input Voltage 4 3 Inverter Loads...

Page 11: ...ultiple Batteries B 6 Two Batteries Connected In Parallel B 6 Two Separate Battery Banks B 6 Battery Tips B 7 C Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements C 1 Charging With an Engin...

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Page 13: ...It is designed to handle loads such as microwaves refrigerators freezers circular saws and small air compressors The inverter s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads includin...

Page 14: ...arantee safe and trouble free operation Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 11 0 V or lower Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the b...

Page 15: ...f Switch The Remote On Off switch can be plugged into the remote switch connector port on the front of the inverter The remote switch lets you turn the inverter on and off from a convenient location u...

Page 16: ...circuits connected to the inverter 2 Fault light red indicates the inverter has shut down due to inverter overload or over temperature 3 Power light green indicates the inverter is operating 4 Displa...

Page 17: ...available watts being utilized 7 Two 15 A Breakers 8 3 Prong AC Outlets Each outlet is protected by a 15 amp breaker 9 AC Knockout For hardwiring the inverter 10 Remote On Off Connector Port For conn...

Page 18: ...structed for the proper operation of the inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation opening on the DC panel must not point up or down 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the c...

Page 19: ...sign a power system that will give you maximum performance The more thorough your planning the better your power needs will be met In particular you will need to Be aware of installation codes Calcula...

Page 20: ...Installation 3 2 975 0128 01 01 Figure 3 1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 3 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads...

Page 21: ...een charges Once you know how much power you will be using you can determine how much battery capacity you need We recommend that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B f...

Page 22: ...ld be between 0 and 40 C 32 and 105 F the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 3 76 mm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure that the ventilation openings on th...

Page 23: ...unding point to the chassis ground lug on the inverter s DC panel See Figure 3 4 DC Panel Connections on page 3 11 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Refer to Table 3 1 to plan the DC cabling Keep al...

Page 24: ...nal Vehicle Cable length Battery to Inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum Battery Fuse Size 5 feet 1 5 m or less No 4 0 AWG 450 Adc 10 feet 3 m 350 MCM 450 Adc Note Never use a cable longer than...

Page 25: ...the total short circuit current rating is 1000 A If you are powering your inverter with two 6 V batteries connected in series and each battery has a short circuit current rating of 500 A the total sh...

Page 26: ...ions in this chapter Installation Tools and Materials Tools Wire stripper Wrench for DC terminals Screwdriver Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables You may find it more convenien...

Page 27: ...Alternators and Charging Systems to determine whether you need these components Overview of Installation Steps These are the five steps for installing your inverter Do not proceed with installation un...

Page 28: ...The inverter must be oriented in one of the following ways Horizontally on a vertical surface Do not mount with the fan pointing up or down On a horizontal surface Under a horizontal surface 3 Hold t...

Page 29: ...e electrical codes and wiring practices we recommend you have the inverter installed by a qualified electrician Connecting the Chassis Ground The inverter has a lug connector labelled CHASSIS GND on t...

Page 30: ...f insulation from one end of the cable 4 Place one end of the cable into the ground lug 5 Tighten the chassis ground lug DC Disconnects and Over Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the...

Page 31: ...er AMP or ILSCO or box connectors 2 Attach the connectors to both cables If using compression lugs attach the terminals to both cables using the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer of the ring...

Page 32: ...ties carefully while completing the installation Use a wrench to tighten to a torque of 216 240 inch pounds 24 27 Nm Test that the cable is secure CAUTION Reverse polarity DC power connections to the...

Page 33: ...ounds 24 27 Nm Test that the cable is secure 7 Attach the DC terminal covers 8 Before proceeding double check that you have connected the cables properly positive to positive negative to negative 9 Tu...

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Page 35: ...switch to the On position to turn the inverter on Move the On Off switch to the Off position to turn the inverter off When the switch is Off the inverter draws a very low current from the battery Ope...

Page 36: ...Display Function button The VOLTAGE CURRENT and AC POWER lights indicate what information the screen is showing Battery Voltage Indicator The BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR indicates the DC voltage at the...

Page 37: ...the following table Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 10 5 15 V Optimum Performance 12 0 13 0 V Low Voltage Alarm 11 0 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds Low Voltage Shutdow...

Page 38: ...low 11 V while the inverter is trying to start the motor this low voltage condition may be why the motor won t start Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully charg...

Page 39: ...o prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight Make sure ventilation openings on the AC and DC panels of the inverter are not clogged Rechargi...

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Page 41: ...er The only solution is to use a sound 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...

Page 42: ...shing Alarm Beeping Inverter is close to over temperature shutdown Inverter ventilation openings are obstructed Ambient temperature is too high Load applied is above the continuous operation limit Imp...

Page 43: ...modified sine wave Use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as the Fluke 87 9 N A Low output voltage on a true RMS reading voltmeter Low input voltage and the load is close to maximum allowable power Ch...

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Page 45: ...power at 25 C 77 F ambient temperature and 12 V dc input Maximum continuous output power 5 minute rating 2500 W 3000 W Output voltage 115 V AC RMS 5 Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequenc...

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Page 47: ...ed when starting the engine and the spent capacity is quickly recharged by the running engine The starting battery in your vehicle is not designed for repeated deep discharge cycles where the battery...

Page 48: ...re used to rate battery energy storage capacity Automotive and marine starting batteries are normally rated in cranking amps This is not a relevant rating for continuous loads like an inverter Deep cy...

Page 49: ...ry capacity you need 1 Determine how many watts are consumed by each appliance that you will operate from the XPower 3000 You can normally find the watt rating labelled on the product If only the curr...

Page 50: ...tter able to handle large loads and surge loads and your battery won t be discharged as deeply Battery life is directly dependent on how deeply the battery is discharged The deeper the discharge the s...

Page 51: ...e loads you will run Appliance A Power Consumption Watts B Operating Time per Day Hours Daily watt hours needed for this appliance A x B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours...

Page 52: ...y Loads on page 3 2 show a battery configuration that is recommended for heavy loads Two Separate Battery Banks If you need more than two batteries or are using different makes or models of batteries...

Page 53: ...battery enclosure is recommended High Temperatures The batteries should also be protected from high temperatures These can be caused by high ambient temperatures solar heating of the battery enclosure...

Page 54: ...ne Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or approximate state of charge with a voltmeter Use a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths of a...

Page 55: ...stem should be capable of delivering a charging current equal to 25 of the amp hour capacity of your battery For example if you have a 200 Ah battery the charging system should be able to deliver 50 A...

Page 56: ...maximum of 30 80 A in actual use and deliver even less as battery voltage rises Many alternators cannot produce more than 13 6 V when they are hot As a result a standard alternator may not be able to...

Page 57: ...teries These chargers are not intended for continuous use Charging From Alternative Energy Sources You can also charge your batteries from alternative energy sources such as solar panels wind or hydro...

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Page 59: ...iginal Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xa...

Page 60: ...hooting 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 improperl...

Page 61: ...INTEGRATION OR OPERATION 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 warran...

Page 62: ...referably 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 i...

Page 63: ...ur XPower Inverter 3000 Plus for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page...

Page 64: ...of installation e g RV truck _______________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed _______________________________ Battery battery bank size _______________________________ Batter...

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