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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 3000. Scope Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.
These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com 975-0555-01-01...
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owner’s Guide future reference. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the XPower Inverter 3000. WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of injury to persons. 1. Before using the XPower Inverter 3000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the XPower Inverter...
Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosion. 2. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.
Safety 10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 11. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries. 12. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
Introduction XPower Inverter 3000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability. Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features. Quality Power XPower Inverter 3000 is designed for use in recreational vehicles (RVs), light and heavy duty truck applications, and other in-vehicle applications.
Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate. • Loads can be powered directly from the AC outlets. • Easy-to-read indicators on the front panel let you monitor system performance at a glance.
Features Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main features of the XPower Inverter 3000. Familiarize yourself with them before operating the inverter. XPower Inverter 3000 ships with the following items: • XPower Inverter 3000 unit, • owner’s guide, • remote on/off switch, •...
Features AC Panel Non-sinusoidal output only. Non seulement de sortie sinusoïdale. REMOTE POWER FAULT PUISSANCE FAUTE Figure 2-1 AC Panel Feature Description AC compartment Houses the AC terminal block for hardwiring the inverter. AC compartment cover GFCI-protected dual AC outlet AC knockout Take cover out when passing cables (wires) through for hardwiring the inverter.
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Feature Description Reset button Use to reset the 20 A supplementary (overcurrent) protectors. Power light (green) Indicates the inverter is operating. Remote O Connector Port For connecting the Remote O Switch. Fault light (red) Indicates that the inverter has shut down due to inverter overload or over-temperature.
Features DC Panel BATT. BATT. NEG. POS. Figure 2-2 DC Panel Feature Description Negative DC Cabling Terminal Connects to one end of the negative battery cable. The other end of the negative battery cable is connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
Remote Switch Figure 2-3 Remote Switch Feature Description Remote O Switch 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. Communications Cable is 20 feet (6 m) long. 975-0555-01-01 2–5...
Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the inverter efficiently and effectively. Specifically, this chapter: • Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the front panel • Discusses operating limits and inverter loads • Discusses battery charging frequency • Provides information about routine maintenance and recycling 3–1...
Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off The O switch on the inverter’s front panel is the main O switch that turns the control circuit in the inverter on and off. To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel: •...
Testing the GFCI Testing the GFCI Perform the following GFCI Test: 1. Turn the inverter on. 2. Plug a simple appliance, such as a lamp, in the GFCI outlet. Turn the lamp on. 3. Press the TEST button. Observe a clicking sound. The lamp turns off. 4.
Operation Inverter Loads The inverter will operate most AC loads continuously within its power rating of 2500 W. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with the inverter. Please read “High Surge Loads”...
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance WARNING: Shock and energy hazard Disconnect DC power before performing any routine maintenance work or before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Minimal maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly. Periodically you should: •...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this chapter before contacting place of purchase. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact place of purchase, record the information in the form “Information About Your System”...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Some of the following Solutions should be referred to a qualified electrician or electrical service person.
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Troubleshooting Reference Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Error/Warning Code on Display Problem Possible Cause Solution Fault LED: On Inverter is in High input voltage Make sure the inverter is Buzzer: Beeping overvoltage connected to a 12 V battery. every second. shutdown. Check the voltage regulation of the charging system.
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Troubleshooting Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Error/Warning Code on Display Problem Possible Cause Solution Low output voltage Low input voltage and the Check the connections and DC on a true RMS load is close to maximum cables and check if the battery reading voltmeter.
Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications, for the inverter. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical Performance Output power at 25ºC (77ºF) ambient temperature and 12 Vdc input: • Maximum continuous output power 2500 W •...
Specifications Physical Specifications Length 18 1/2" (47 cm) Width 9 1/2" (24 cm) Height 4 1/4" (11 cm) Weight 13 lb. (6 kg) Accessory Part number: 100-0864-01-01 Remote switch with 20-foot communications cable Regulatory Approvals UL 458 5th edition Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts CSA 107.1-01...
Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
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Xantrex's discretion that is not possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the product. Xantrex will be liable to you only for direct damages suffered by you and only up to a maximum amount equal to the purchase price of the product.
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION Return Material Authorization Policy For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To"...
Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Inverter 3000 package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Serial Number _________________________________ ❐ Product Number 813-3000-UL ❐ Purchased From _________________________________ ❐...
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