Xantrex Technology Inc.
Headquarters
8999 Nelson Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada V5A 4B5
Arlington Office
5916-195th Street, NE
Arlington, WA 98223
www.xantrex.com
10. How do you recharge the PowerHub 1800?
The PowerHub 1800 can be recharged from AC utility electricity, a generator, solar or wind
energy.
11. Who should I contact for service?
Please contact Xantrex Customer Service/Technical Support, toll-free at 1-800-670-0707 for
support and warranty service information.
12. How does the PowerHub 1800 switch from utility or grid power to PowerHub
battery power?
The PowerHub 1800’s internal transfer relay will automatically switch the load appliances
to battery power when the power goes out or the generator stops. The transfer relay will
automatically switch back to utility power when it returns or to the generator when it is re-
started.
13. When the power goes out, will there be an interruption in power to the
devices plugged into the PowerHub?
No, the PowerHub 1800’s internal transfer relay switches power in less than 80 milliseconds.
You might notice a brief fl icker in a standard light bulb, but it does not interrupt the household
appliances intended to run off of the PowerHub.
14. Does the PowerHub 1800 come equipped with a gel battery pack?
No, the batteries must be purchased separately. You’ll need two 12-volt 100 amp hour batteries
with dimensions of 12.75 L x 8.00 W x 13.00 H” (324 x 203 x 330 mm). We recommend 12-volt
Renewable Energy Deep Cycle Gel Batteries. The PowerHub 1800 includes one adjoining battery
enclosure that fi ts two 100 Ah batteries with capacity of 12 volts DC. You can also add a second
battery enclosure. (Part number PH1800-BBX)
15. How do I replace the batteries?
The batteries should be replaced in the reverse order of installation as follows:
A) Turn off the inverter/charger module
B) Open the front cover on the battery enclosure
C) Disconnect the battery double-D connector from the inverter/charger module
D) Remove the battery enclosure top cover
E) Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals
F) Lift the batteries out
G) Install new batteries
H) Reconnect battery cables to terminals (ensure correct polarity)
I) Re-install the battery enclosure top cover
J) Connect the double-D connector to the matching inverter/charger module connector
K) Re-install the battery enclosure front panel
L) Turn on the inverter/charger module
16. Can I get extra battery packs?
Yes, the modular design of the PowerHub 1800 enables you to add a second battery enclosure.
Increasing the battery bank to 400 amp hours will provide a longer runtime, but will also
increase the recharge time.
