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5 Using the Inverter
The XPower inverter is capable of continuously
powering most 120 V AC products that use 150 W or
less for 175 W unit, 240 W or less for 300 W unit, and
500 W or less for 700 W unit. Its AC output
waveform, called “modified-sine wave,” is designed
to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility
power.
The power, or “wattage,” rating of AC products is the
average power they use. When most AC products are
first switched on, they initially consume more power
than their power rating. TVs, monitors, and electric
motors are examples of products that have high
“surge” requirements at start up. Although the
XPower inverter can supply momentary surge power
as high as 300 W for the 175 W unit, 500 W for the
300 W unit, and 1000 W for the 700 W unit,
occasionally some products rated less than 150 W for
the 175 W unit, 240 W for the 300 W unit, and 500 W
for the 700 W unit may exceed its surge capabilities
and trigger its safety overload shutdown feature. If
this problem occurs when attempting to operate
several AC products at the same time, first try
