Step 8: Testing Your Installation - Xantrex 817-1000 Owner's Manual

Step 8: Testing Your Installation

WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Pressing the Power button to turn OFF the Freedom X inverter function
on display panel does not disconnect DC or AC input power to the
Freedom X. If shore power is present at AC input terminals, it will pass
through to the AC output.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
There are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the
Freedom X is inverting DC battery power and delivering AC power
to its output.
The second test is intended for installations where AC input and
output is hard wired to the Freedom X. This test verifies that the
Freedom X transfers from inverter power to shore power when
shore power is present.
Shore power (pass-through) refers to the AC input power
NOTE:
from a utility grid, generator or external AC source.
When you are ready to test your installation and operate the
Freedom X, close the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit
breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom X.
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Testing in Battery Mode
To test the Freedom X in invert mode:
1. For hard wired installations, ensure shore power is not present.
2. Press the Power button to turn the inverter on.
The green LED indicating Battery mode (Inverter mode) turns
on.
3. Plug a test load, such as a lamp within the power rating of the
inverter into the Freedom X GFCI or an AC outlet hard wired
to the Freedom X.
4. Turn the lamp on to verify that it operates.
If the lamp operates, your installation is successful. If your
installation has AC input and output hard wired to the Freedom X,
proceed to "Testing in Grid Mode".
If the status LED on the display panel glows red, see the
Troubleshooting chapter.
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