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XPower Inverter 5000

Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...by This guide for use by qualified installers only XPower Inverter 5000 Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...served Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREXTM A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER...

Page 3: ...alified installers including licensed technicians and electricians It is intended for installers with knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment knowledge of the applicable installati...

Page 4: ...Xantrex Technology 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 cond...

Page 5: ...0 in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 3 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition adequately rated and not undersized Do not ope...

Page 6: ...ive gases during normal operation Therefore you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XPower Inverter 5000 3 This equipment contains components which...

Page 7: ...ast twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Most rechargeable battery operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugg...

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Page 9: ...nting Orientation 2 4 Selecting Cable Sizes 2 6 DC Input Cables 2 6 Selecting a DC Input Fuse or Circuit Breaker 2 7 Chassis Ground Wire Sizing 2 8 Output Conductor Selection for Hardwire Installation...

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Page 11: ...creational vehicles RVs light and heavy duty truck applications and other in vehicle applications The inverter provides up to 4000 W of continuous power It is designed to handle loads such as microwav...

Page 12: ...ly if the battery voltage drops below 10 5 V This feature will limit battery discharge High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15 5 V or more...

Page 13: ...duction describes the main features of the XPower Inverter 5000 Familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter AC Panel Figure 1 1 AC Panel REMO TE SWIT CH DISPL AY FUNCTI...

Page 14: ...lts V CURRENT Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps A AC POWER Indicates the output power being drawn from the inverter in utilized kilowatts kW 6 Display Function Button Pr...

Page 15: ...rial number of your inverter DANGER Thisunitemployscompo nentsthattendto producearcsor sparks Risk of fire andexplosion Do not install near batteries in machinery space or area in which ignition prote...

Page 16: ...witch turns the inverter s control circuit on and off This switch is not a power disconnect switch Disconnect DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter 2 Communications Cable i...

Page 17: ...rter and then design 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 must Be aware of installation codes...

Page 18: ...2 2 975 0411 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Figure 2 1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 2 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads 5000 5000...

Page 19: ...rchase as much battery capacity as possible For information on calculating battery capacity go to www xantrex com click Support select the Xpower Inverters product and then click Go Under Calculators...

Page 20: ...partment Overheating may result Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on it Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40 C 32 and 105 F the cooler the better within this...

Page 21: ...t the holes in the surface where you want to anchor the inverter and permanently mount it into place Figure 2 3 Approved Mounting Orientations REMO TE SWIT CH DISPL AY FUNCTION VOLT AGE CURRENT AC PO...

Page 22: ...le It has about 1 3 more resistance than copper cable of the same size and it is difficult to make good low resistance connections to aluminum wire Some installation codes require and we recommend use...

Page 23: ...ositive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery To select the correct fuse type and size 1 Determine the total short circuit current rating for each battery bas...

Page 24: ...re Chassis Ground Wire Sizing Connect a minimum No 8 AWG1 copper wire from the vehicle chassis to the chassis ground terminal on the inverter DC panel Output Conductor Selection for Hardwire Installat...

Page 25: ...tted Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables NOTE You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors installed onto the DC cable by the store that sells you the cable and...

Page 26: ...erter Do not proceed with installation until you have read Designing Your Installation starting on page 2 1 1 Install the Remote On Off Switch 2 Mount the inverter 3 Connect the chassis ground 4 Conne...

Page 27: ...he chassis of the inverter to your vehicle chassis or system s DC grounding point as required by regulations for some installations Do not use the DC ground lug for your AC grounding Figure 2 5 Chassi...

Page 28: ...36 39 Nm Connecting the AC Output You can plug your AC loads directly into the GFCI receptacle on the inverter front panel Output power to each GFCI receptacle is limited by a circuit protector rated...

Page 29: ...50 A based on No 8 AWG wire and the 4000 W continuous output rating of the inverter 3 Remove the screws securing the Inverter 5000 AC cover and remove the cover WARNING Shock hazard If AC outlets are...

Page 30: ...supplied strain relief clamp in the AC knockout In Figure 2 6 the strain relief clamp is shown installed on the front 6 Locate the terminal block see Figure 2 7 The output terminals are labeled N neu...

Page 31: ...n wire into the Ground G terminal 12 Insert the Line black and Neutral white wires into the Line L and Neutral N terminals respectively 13 Tighten the wire terminal screws to a torque of 1 3 1 8 ft lb...

Page 32: ...MP 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 term...

Page 33: ...tected there is a risk the terminals could be short circuited by a tool lug jewelry or other metal item which could present a risk of burns or fire hazard Use the provided terminal covers to prevent s...

Page 34: ...f the cable terminals lug ring terminal and so on 11 Turn on the battery disconnect switch or breaker 12 If you have installed a battery selector switch use it to select one of the batteries or batter...

Page 35: ...e rating 4000 W 5000 W 10000 W Output power at 40 C 104 F ambient temperature and 12 Vdc input Maximum continuous output power 3500 W Max output current Continuous 5 minute rating 33 Aac 41 Aac Output...

Page 36: ...stallers only Physical Specifications Accessories Length 18 1 2 47 cm Width 8 20 cm Height 6 1 4 16 cm Weight 24 1 lb 10 9 kg Remote On Off switch with 10 foot communications cable Part number 100 083...

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