Inverter Operation; Turning The Inverter On And Standby Mode - Xantrex XPower 3000 Owner's Manual

Inverter Operation

This section explains how to operate the inverter efficiently and effectively:
• 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
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
The inverter's O /S switch does not disconnect DC battery
N TANDBY
power from the inverter. You must disconnect AC and DC power before
working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Turning the Inverter O
The O /S switch on the inverter's front panel is the main switch
N TANDBY
that turns the control circuit in the inverter on and in Standby mode.
To turn the inverter on and in Standby mode from its front panel:
• Move the O /S switch to the On position to turn the inverter
N TANDBY
on.
• Move the O /S switch to the Standby position to turn the
N TANDBY
inverter to Standby mode.
When in Standby mode, the inverter draws a very low current from the
battery. See important note below.
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and S
N TANDBY MODE
To turn the inverter on and in Standby mode from the remote switch:
• Make sure the main O /S
N TANDBY
on.
• Move the remote O /S
N TANDBY
inverter on.
• Move the remote O /S
N TANDBY
the inverter to Standby mode.
When in Standby mode, the inverter draws a very low current from the
battery.
IMPORTANT: The inverter draws less than 300 mA from the battery with
the main O /S switch turned on and no load connected. If the main
N TANDBY
switch is left on, even with no loads the inverter will eventually discharge
the battery.
To prevent unnecessary battery discharge, turn the inverter to Standby
mode when you are not using it
switch on the front panel is turned
switch to the On position to turn the
switch to the Standby position to turn
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