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- Page 1 CY CMY ARTWORK FILM No. 445-0127-98-01 REV. 1 MAY 10/2001...
- Page 2 About Xantrex phones, etc.). Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics with a product line that ranges from 50-watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for PORTAWATTZ 400 Inverter This model delivers 400 watts of AC power yet is wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid- still small enough to store in your vehicle’s glove box.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
$235.00 U.S. ($350.00 CDN). To return your xPower1500 for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex customer service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in the section “How Do You Get Service?”... - Page 4 Recharging with a Solar Panel .............. 20 product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number. When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purchase as well as information about the Extended Operating Time ..............
- Page 5 Misuse of xPower1500 may result in danger to the user. We urge you to pay special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to xPower1500 or to other equipment. WARNING statements identify What Does This Warranty Cover? Xantrex manufactures its products from conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
- Page 6 Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, Internal battery type sealed lead acid, AGM xPower1500 can run a wide range of electrical products – from power tools to entertainment equipment, and even refrigerators. xPower1500’s rugged, cart- Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 Vdc like design gives you go-anywhere AC power and its “plug-in-and-forget”...
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Page 7: Overview
A brief overview of xPower1500’s features is provided below. For Possible Cause Suggested Remedy complete information, be sure to read this manual fully. Figure 1 Product rated more than 1350 watts, safety Use an AC product with a power rating less below shows xPower1500’s key features and accessories. -
Page 8: Assembling Xpower1500'S Handle
1350 watts (maximum continuous) to power AC products plugged into the AC outlets. As an example, a lamp with a 40-watt light bulb can be operated from xPower1500 for up to 9½ hours when xPower1500’s internal battery pack is fully charged. -
Page 9: Operating 115-Volt Ac Products
Power Socket, this light could be expected to operate for about 75 hours before xPower1500’s battery pack needs recharging. xPower1500 is designed to supply up to 12 amps from its DC Power The internal battery pack in your xPower1500 is either version A or Socket. -
Page 10: Recharging Xpower1500
2. To recharge, plug the AC Charger into a standard 115-volt AC outlet and the DC plug into the DC Power Socket (located on the To maximize battery life it is important to recharge xPower1500’s battery pack DC Power Panel). The Recharge Indicator on the AC Charger will... -
Page 11: Ac Power Panel
Position the external battery on a stable and level surface close to AC Power Light, Fault Light, and dual AC Outlets. xPower1500. Then follow these steps to connect the cables from the external battery to xPower 1500: 1. Remove xPower1500’s Terminal Covers (rotate counter clockwise) and place them in the unit’s Accessory Storage Compartment. -
Page 12: Battery Status Switch / Battery Level Indicator
Battery Status Switch / Battery Level Indicator The Battery Level Indicator shows the state of charge of xPower1500’s battery pack. Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in a car. When pressing and holding the Battery Status Switch, one or more of the four lights in the display will... -
Page 13: Dc Power Panel
- Recharging From Your Vehicle. Most of xPower1500’s capacity will be restored in about 6 to 8 hours when using a generator’s regulated 12-volt DC output. Level of charge can be verified by checking the Battery Level Indicator 15 minutes after disconnecting the charging source. -
Page 14: High Power 12-Volt Dc Terminals
Red illumination indicates a short circuit condition in the output cable / DC plug (the section from the AC Charger to xPower1500) or a possible defect in the DC Power Socket. Should this occur, contact Xantrex Customer Service for assistance. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Ac Products
115-volt AC products and equipment that use 1350 watts or less. Its AC output waveform, called a These charging options are possible with xPower1500: “quasi-sine wave” or “modified sine wave”, is designed to function similarly •... -
Page 16: Automatic Protection: Overload, Overheating And Low Battery
If not, turn the AC Outlets Switch off again and allow DC Power Socket using the DC Charging Cable. You may need to xPower1500 to cool for several minutes. While AC power is off, press switch the ignition key to the “accessory” position to supply the Battery Status Switch to make sure the charge level is sufficient. -
Page 17: Television Interference
In this case, take the following corrective measures: xPower1500 may be used to jump-start a 12-volt vehicle or small boat 1. Use an extension cord to position xPower1500 as far away as engine using standard jump-start cables available from most auto possible from the television, antenna, and cables. - Page 18 Operating times will vary depending on the battery charge level and xPower1500 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a the specific accessory being operated. vehicle’s lighter socket. Simply insert the accessory’s plug into the DC Power Socket on xPower1500’s DC Power Panel.
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