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Xantrex XPower 150 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 XPower Inverter 150 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Trademarks XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting....... . . 7 5. Operating the XPower 150 ..... 8 Operating Statuses .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Inverter 150. The XPower 150 is part of a family of advanced high- performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high frequency inverter design. Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the XPower...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    AC outlet or any other openings in the inverter. Do not open the inverter. Have a qualified individual complete any service work. WARNING: Shock hazard Do not expose the XPower 150 to water, rain, snow, or spray.
  • Page 7 WARNING: Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower 150 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. CAUTION: Risk of damage to equipment The XPower 150 is designed to be directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described in this guide.
  • Page 8 Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These chargers will have a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals. Do not use the XPower 150 with the types of appliances just described.

  • Page 9: Xpower 150 Inverter Features

    ① AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the XPower 150. It allows you to plug in a 230 volt AC load with a power consumption of 150 watts or less. The AC outlet on your inverter may be different from the one shown here.

  • Page 10: Ac Outlets

    Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns you of a high- temperature shutdown or of an impending low battery voltage shutdown. AC Outlets Depending on your geographic location, your XPower 150 will have one of the following AC outlets. Figure 2 European AC Figure 3 British AC...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Xpower 150

    4 Connecting the XPower 150 Choosing a Location For best performance, choose a location that is: • Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray. • Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0° C and 40° C (32° F and 100° F). Keep it away from heating vents and direct sunlight.

  • Page 12: Operating The Xpower 150

    • Possible shutdown when the vehicle’s engine is started The XPower 150 will operate while your vehicle’s engine is running, but the normal voltage drop...
  • Page 13 • AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated higher than 150 watts or 0.65 amps or that draws excessive surge power, the XPower 150 shuts down. The light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded.

  • Page 14: Interference With Electronic Equipment

    Interference With Electronic Equipment Most AC loads operate with the XPower 150 as they would with household AC power with the following exceptions. Buzzing Sound Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower 150.

  • Page 15: Battery Operating Time

    • Do not leave the XPower 150 on for extended periods if an AC load is not connected. The inverter draws less than 0.18 amps with the On/ Standby switch on and no AC load connected, but that will eventually discharge the battery.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting WARNING: Shock hazard Do not open the inverter or attempt to service it yourself. Refer all service to qualified personnel. This section describes problems you could encounter as well as possible causes and various remedies. The AC load will not operate; the light is on.
  • Page 17 Symptom The AC load runs for more than one minute, the alarm sounds, and the light comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. Possible cause Suggested remedy Poor ventilation or a high- Ensure that ventilation is not temperature environment has restricted around the inverter.
  • Page 18 Symptom The AC voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low. Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard “average reading” For accuracy, the XPower 150 AC voltmeter has been used to modified sine wave output measure the output voltage. needs to be measured with a “true RMS”...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    8 Specifications Specifications may change without notice. Electrical AC receptacles AC output voltage 230 volts AC ± 5% AC output frequency 50 Hz ± 3 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Maximum continuous AC output 150 watts power Maximum AC output surge power 300 watts DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC Battery drain with no AC load (at...

  • Page 20: Physical

    Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 156mm x 103mm x 62mm (6.2 in. x 4.1 in. x 2.5 in.) Weight 0.65 Kg (1.5 lb.) Regulatory CE Mark Low Voltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directive TUV/GS Certified to EN60950...

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or...
  • Page 22 1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
  • Page 23 This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:...
  • Page 24 The rights granted by this warranty are in addition to any statutory or other legal rights granted under the laws of the country or state in which the Xantrex product was purchased and those legal rights are not affected by this warranty.

  • Page 25: Return Material Authorization Policy

    Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid.

  • Page 26: Return Procedure

    • A brief description of the problem. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative. If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.

  • Page 27: Other Xantrex Products

    To return your XPower Inverter 150 for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page 22.

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