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XPower Inverter 500

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Page 1: ...by XPower Inverter 500 Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Inverter 500 Owner s Guide September 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN...

Page 3: ...XPower 500 to DC Power 10 Using the Battery Clip Wire Assembly 12 Hardwiring the Inverter to the Battery 14 Disconnecting the Battery 16 Replacing the In Line Fuse 16 5 Operating the XPower 500 17 Ope...

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Page 5: ...compact fluorescent lights soldering irons and small power tools The XPower 500 uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes automatic safety moni...

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 500 or other equipment Warnings and Cautions WARNING S...

Page 7: ...ammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment WARNING Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the XPower 5...

Page 8: ...distribution wiring Do not connect it to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground earth or to the negative of the DC battery source CAUTION Risk of damage to the XPowe...

Page 9: ...rgeable flashlights shavers and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools These chargers have a wa...

Page 10: ...t is located on one end of the inverter It allows you to plug in a 230 volt AC product with a power consumption of 500 watts or less when the inverter is connected to a 12 volt battery The AC outlet o...

Page 11: ...wn because of low or high battery voltage AC overload or excessively high temperatures Mounting Flanges Mounting flanges on the AC and DC ends allow you to mount the inverter permanently For additiona...

Page 12: ...Outlets Depending on your geographic location your XPower 500 will have one of the following AC outlets Figure 2 European AC Outlet Figure 3 British AC Outlet Figure 4 Australian and New Zealand AC Ou...

Page 13: ...ebris that could get into the inverter Protected from battery gases Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to battery gases These are very corrosive and will damage the inverter Fastening...

Page 14: ...y be operated with a nominal 12 volt battery The inverter will not operate with a lower voltage battery A higher voltage battery will damage the inverter CAUTION Damage to the XPower 500 Reversing the...

Page 15: ...urce Use the battery clip wire assembly to make a temporary connection page 12 Hardwire the inverter to the battery to make a permanent connection page 14 Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 when you conne...

Page 16: ...overheat and present a fire hazard For loads greater than 150 watts connect the inverter directly to the battery and use appropriately sized wires like those in the battery clip wire assembly provide...

Page 17: ...to the black negative battery terminal 5 Place the black ring connector on the black negative DC terminal and then screw the black nut on until it is snug Do not over tighten Note A spark may occur w...

Page 18: ...d fire hazard Use a qualified installer to perform a hardwired installation XPower 500 8 4mm2 8 AWG red wire from the positive inverter terminal to the positive battery terminal via the fuse and switc...

Page 19: ...ct the DC power if you need to replace the in line fuse Solder and insulate the connections as detailed in Step 2 above 4 Turn off the in line switch 5 Solder or crimp heavy duty terminals to the batt...

Page 20: ...10 Place the black ring connector on the black negative DC terminal on the inverter and then screw the black nut on until it is snug Do not over tighten 11 Turn on the in line switch 12 Turn on the in...

Page 21: ...e 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 shut...

Page 22: ...gh surge requirements at start up Although the XPower 500 can supply momentary surge power to 1000 watts some products rated less than 500 watts can exceed its surge capabilities and trigger the AC ov...

Page 23: ...system with a good quality filter Television Interference The XPower 500 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals If TV signals are weak you may see the interference in the form of lin...

Page 24: ...eeply discharged and repeated deep discharge charge cycles will shorten its life When you use a vehicle battery as a power source start the vehicle every hour or two and run it until you have partiall...

Page 25: ...he alarm may sound WARNING Shock 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...

Page 26: ...system Possible cause Suggested remedy Poor ventilation or a high temperature environment has caused the inverter to overheat Ensure that ventilation is not restricted around the inverter The inverte...

Page 27: ...gested remedy A standard average reading AC voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage For accuracy the XPower 500 modified sine wave output needs to be measured with a true RMS voltmeter like...

Page 28: ...tts DC input voltage range 10 15 volts DC Battery drain with no AC load at 12V input and inverter switch on 0 30 amps Efficiency optimal 90 Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 105 F Low...

Page 29: ...sical Regulatory Dimensions L x W x H 240mm x 112mm x 66mm 9 5 in x 4 4 in x 2 6 in Weight 1 2 Kg 2 6 lb CE Mark Low Voltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directive TUV Type Approved Certified to EN...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...er Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 31 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the...

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