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PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power 
electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-
scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup 
power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex 
products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and 
variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical 
power.

Trademarks

XPower PowerSource 1800 is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a 
registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of 
their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

XPower PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide

 

© September 2007 Xantrex 

International. All rights reserved.

Exclusion for Documentation

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. 
(“XANTREX”)

(a)

MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY 

OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER 
DOCUMENTATION.

(b)

ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR 

EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR 
INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE 
USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

(c)

REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN 

ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF 
THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED 
XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH 
IS POSTED AT 

www.xantrex.com.

Date and Revision

September 2007 Revision B

Part Number

975-0271-01-01

Product Number

852-1802

Contact Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the XPower PowerSource 1800 incorrectly or misusing it may damage 
the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

Telephone: 1 408 987 6030 (direct)

Fax:

1 360 925 5143 (direct)

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.xantrex.com/support

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

—This manual contains important 

instructions for the PowerSource 1800. Follow these instructions during 
installation and operation of this product.

WARNING: Shock hazard.

Keep away from children. PowerSource 1800 generates the same potentially 
lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. 

Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet or the ventilation holes.

Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.

WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life

Do not use PowerSource 1800 in connection with life support systems or other 
medical equipment or devices.

WARNING: Explosion hazard

Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases.

WARNING: Electric shock and energy hazard

Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to 
qualified service personnel.

WARNING: Energy and burn hazard

A battery can present a risk of burn from high short-circuit current.

CAUTION: Risk of damage to the PowerSource 1800

The unit will not work when connected to any AC load that has its neutral 
conductor connected to ground. Such loads include AC distribution wiring and 
house wiring.

Summary of Contents for xpower PowerSource 1800

Page 1: ...S HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT www xantrex com Date and Revision September 2007 Revision B Part Number 975 0271 01 01 Product Number 852 1802 Contact Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operating the XPower PowerSource 1800 incorrectly or...

Page 2: ... heat including space heaters and pellet stove igniters Visit www xantrex com for higher power solutions Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Most rechargeable battery operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the PowerSou...

Page 3: ...internal battery 4 LED Screen indicates charging status power draw from the PowerSource 1800 W when providing backup power or battery capacity The screen also shows error codes to aid troubleshooting 5 Select Button displays PowerSource 1800 Battery Level or Output Power W 6 Charged Charging LED green illuminates when PowerSource 1800 is fully recharged and flashes while PowerSource 1800 is rechar...

Page 4: ...d the unit for optimal ventilation Important When connected to utility power the unit automatically provides AC power from its internal battery when the utility voltage falls below 105 VAC Condition LED status Alarm status Alarm stops sounding when Normal operation Utility power is available and unit is turned on The internal battery is fully charged AC Power LED and Charged Charging LED are solid...

Page 5: ...each the end of their service life and if you choose not to have a qualified technician replace them the PowerSource 1800 itself is no longer of use The internal batteries may be replaced following the guidelines in Battery Replacement above Because the internal batteries contain lead which can be hazardous to the environment the batteries and the PowerSource 1800 should be recycled or safely disp...

Page 6: ...is discharged and utility power is not available at the wall outlet Ensure power is available at the wall outlet No power available at the 120 VAC outlets AC outlet has been overloaded or the supplementary protector has tripped Reduce the number of products plugged into the AC outlets Check the supplementary protector at the back of the unit If necessary reset the breaker by pushing it fully inwar...

Page 7: ...ler is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at 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 modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the prod...

Page 8: ...MAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allo...

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