You need to serious injury. consult individual battery manufacturers for this information. Xantrex recommends that installation should be handled by qualified installers including licensed technicians and electricians. Qualified installers have knowledge and experience in installing...
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Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology USA Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com. The product marking on the left when found imprinted on electrical and electronic units and appliances means that you are to refer to this guide for cautions and warnings.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page iv Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R ’ EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Do not expose the PROwatt SW Inverter to rain, snow, spray, This chapter contains important safety instructions for the or bilge water.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page v Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLO- soap and water.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page vi Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM FCC Statement WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that might cause undesired operation.
There are three PROwatt SW Inverter models in the series namely: • The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard- to-start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers. • PROwatt SW 600, • PROwatt SW 1000, and Model Continuous Surge Power • PROwatt SW 2000. PROwatt SW 600...
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Introduction Ease of Use Low battery voltage Automatically shuts the inverter down if the shutdown battery voltage drops below 10.5 V. This feature Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with protects the battery from being completely ease of use: discharged.
AC Outlets cable (part number 808-9001). Digital Display (GFCI-protected) In marine applications, Xantrex recommends the use of additional Mounting flanges drip protection such as drip shields (part number 808-1050). See Optional PROwatt Remote Panel (not shown) notes on page 8.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Features Front Panel Details Feature Description Power Switch Button Turns the inverter ON or OFF. Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional PROwatt Remote Panel POWER FAULT via a communications cable.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Features Back Panel Details Feature Description Chassis Ground (GND) Terminal Negative (–) DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Guidelines Tools and Materials Follow all instructions from this guide and instructions including • Adjustable wrench for fastening DC terminal bolts, safety guidelines from the battery manufacturer. Installing battery •...
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Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery For a list of Xantrex Battery Chargers, go to www.xantrex.com or capacity as possible. contact Customer Service (see “Contact Information” on page i of this guide).
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Mount The Inverter Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The compartment capable of storing flammable unit can be oriented in any way, such as: liquids like gasoline.
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Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. a.Xantrex recommends that the grounding conductor (grounding wire) should be the same wire size as the DC cables. The PROwatt SW Inverter has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS...
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0.0050 0.0075 0.0150 crimped at the place of purchase. Note: Xantrex recommends a size 0 cable with a maximum cable • Do not use aluminum. It has about 1/3 more resistance than length of 6 feet (1.8 m). copper cable of the same size, and it is difficult to make good, For example: low-resistance connections to aluminum wire.
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If you are powering your inverter with two batteries in PROwatt SW 600 80 A 80 A parallel, and each has a rating of 500, the total cold cranking amp rating is 1000. PROwatt SW 1000 150 A 150 A PROwatt SW 2000 250 A 250 A...
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Cabling Procedure Consult the following configurations and determine a match TO VEHICLE FROM ALTERNATOR OR CHARGER specific to your installation and follow the installation procedure GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS VEHICLE...
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Note: Make a secure connection. Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Note: The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is Install a DC-rated fuse (and fuse holder) on the positive battery negative (–).
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges The power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control When the power switch is on but no power is being supplied to a circuit in the PROwatt SW Inverter on and off.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Operation To test (or reset) the GFCI protection: Description of LED and Digital Display Codes Press the unit’s power switch to turn the inverter On. Digital Display Description Plug a test lamp into the AC outlet.
Voltage ture Note: Although the PROwatt SW 600 540 W 4.5 A PROwatt SW Inverter Ambient incorporates over- PROwatt SW 1000 900 W 7.5 A 13 Vdc 25 °C voltage protection, it can (77 °F) PROwatt SW 2000 1800 W...
USB cable that came www.xantrex.com. with the product. Be sure that the device only accepts 5 volts and can be charged or powered using other sources of power. See the Maintenance device’s owner’s guide under specifications for information.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Troubleshooting Condition Possible Cause Solution E.0.2. Over Voltage (high Make sure the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD input) shutdown inverter is connected Do not dismantle the PROwatt SW Inverter. It does not contain to a 12 V battery.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Troubleshooting Condition Possible Cause Solution Condition Possible Cause Solution E.1.0. Short circuit Check the AC No output voltage; The unit is off. Turn the inverter on. No output voltage. wiring for a short no voltage No power to the...
Output current (continuous) 4.6 A 7.5 A 15 A • PROwatt SW 600 12.2×8.7×3.5 inch. (31×22×8.9 cm) • PROwatt SW 1000 14×9×3.5 inch. (35×22×8.5 cm) Output current (max) 5.8 A 9.6 A 19.2 A • PROwatt SW 2000 13.8×11.8×3.9 inch. (35×30×10 cm) No load current draw <...
Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual.
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Xantrex. strikes; c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: or its authorized service centers (hereafter "ASCs");...
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THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR: (a) ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED...
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A brief description of the problem. • Information about the installation and use of the unit Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex • Information about the failure and/or reason for the return customer service representative.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System ❐ ______________________ Battery type (e.g. flooded, sealed gel cell, AGM) As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your ❐...
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page ii Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Xantrex Technology USA Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 975-0529-01-01 Printed in China...