Calculating Battery Requirements; Choosing An Effective Charging System - Xantrex XPower Inverter 3000 Installation Manual

Calculating Battery Requirements

Calculating Battery
Requirements
Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of
the inverter. Therefore, you need to identify the type of loads your
inverter will be powering, and how much you will be using them
between charges. Once you know how much power you will be
using, you can determine how much battery capacity you need.
We recommend that you purchase as much battery capacity as
possible.
For information on calculating battery capacity, go to
www.xantrex.com, click "Support", choose the product "Xpower
Inverters", and click "Battery Calculator" under Calculators &
Problem Solvers.
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The inverter must only be connected to a 12 V battery system. It will
not operate if connected to a 6 V battery and will be damaged if
connected to a 24 V battery.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
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Choosing an Effective Charging
System
The charging system must be appropriate for your particular
installation. A well-designed charging system will ensure that
power is available when you need it and that your batteries remain
in top condition. Inadequate charging will degrade system
performance, and the wrong type of charger will reduce battery
life.
For information about choosing an effective battery charging
system, go to www.xantrex.com, click "Support", choose the
product "Xpower Battery Chargers", and click "Selecting the Right
battery Charger" under Tech Notes.
NOTE: If the main charging source will be the vehicle's alternator,
then its voltage and current ratings must be appropriate for the
size and type of battery that is selected.
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