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Xantrex PROwatt 150 Owner's Manual

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DC to AC Power Inverter
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  • Page 1 PROwatt 150 ™ DC to AC Power Inverter Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Trademarks PROwatt is a trademark and Statpower is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc. © 2000 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting and Operating the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 PROwatt 150 Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Read this guide before connecting or using the PROwatt 150 and save it for future reference. The main topics covered in this guide are: •...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    2 Important safety information Incorrect connection or misuse of the PROwatt 150 may result in danger to or hazardous conditions for the user. Read these safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements throughout the guide.

  • Page 6: Additional Guidelines

    Do not, under any circumstances, connect the PROwatt 150 to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the PROwatt 150 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the PROwatt 150 to water, rain, snow or spray.

  • Page 7: Connecting And Operating The Prowatt 150

    On/Off switch AC Outlet Figure 1 PROwatt 150 AC panel An AC outlet is provided on one end of the PROwatt 150. It AC Outlet will accept a 115 volt AC product with a power consumption of 150 watts or less.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Prowatt 150

    The green power light indicates AC power is present at the Power light outlet and the PROwatt 150 is operating normally. The red fault light indicates the inverter has shutdown Fault light because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload or excessively high temperatures.

  • Page 9: Operating The Prowatt 150

    As the battery charge is discharged, battery voltage begins to decrease. When the PROwatt 150 senses the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10.0 volts, it automatically shuts down to prevent battery damage. The power light goes out, and the fault light illuminates.
  • Page 10 The power light goes out and the fault light illuminates. To reset the PROwatt 150 after an automatic shutdown, turn the Off/On switch off for 5 seconds, then on again. This manual reset feature prevents unexpected or hazardous restarting of connected AC loads.

  • Page 11: Interference With Electronic Equipment

    Buzzing Sound Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz” slightly when powered by the PROwatt 150. The best solution is to have an audio system with a good quality filter. Television Interference The PROwatt 150 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals.

  • Page 12: Battery Operating Time

    • Don’t leave the PROwatt 150 on for extended periods if you do not have an AC product connected. It draws less than 0.1 amps with the On/Off switch on and no load...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting This section describes problems you may encounter. It describes the symptoms of each problem and its possible causes, then suggests various remedies. AC product will not operate, red fault light is on. An AC product is plugged in or turned on and operates for Symptom one to ten seconds.
  • Page 14 The AC product runs for more than one minute, then the fault Symptom light turns on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. Possible cause Suggested Remedy The PROwatt 150 has over- Ensure the ventilation is not heated due to poor ventila- restricted around the inverter and tion.
  • Page 15 Volt meter reading 5 to 15 volts too low. Symptom Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard “average-reading” The PROwatt 150 modified sine wave out- AC voltmeter is used to measure put requires a “true RMS” voltmeter, such output voltage. as Fluke 87 series multimeter, for accurate measurement.
  • Page 16 Battery run time is less than expected. The inverter runs for a while, then the fault light comes on. Symptom The inverter is cool or warm to touch. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product power consump- Use a larger battery to make up for tion is higher than rated.

  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    At its option, Xantrex will repair or replace the What Will Xantrex Do? defective product free of charge. Xantrex will, also at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repair and building replacement products. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.

  • Page 18: Returning A Product

    Returning a product You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Do not return a product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number. When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purchase as well as information about the installation or use of the unit.

  • Page 19: Out Of Warranty Service

    Out-of-warranty service If the warranty period for your PROwatt 150 has expired, if the unit was damaged due to misuse, incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced/replaced for a flat fee.
  • Page 20 In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, such as incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If applicable, you will be contacted by customer service once your unit is received.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    7 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice AC output voltage (nominal): 115 Vac RMS ±10Vac DC input voltage range: 10 - 15 volts DC Maximum Continuous AC output power 150 watts Maximum AC output surge power 400 watts AC output frequency 60 ±...

  • Page 22: Other Products From Xantrex

    8 Other Products from Xantrex To see the range of inverters and chargers offered by Xantrex, visit our web site at http://www.xantrex.com.
  • Page 24 Tel. 1-800-670-0707 1-800-994-7828 Email support.prowatt@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com Printed in China 445-0113-01-01...

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