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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 5000. Scope Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.
These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com 975-0376-01-01...
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owner’s Guide future reference. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the XPower Inverter 5000. WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of injury to persons. 1. Before using the XPower Inverter 5000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the XPower Inverter...
Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosion. 2. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.
Safety 10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 11. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries. 12. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
Introduction XPower Inverter 5000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability. Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features. Quality Power XPower Inverter 5000 is designed for use in recreational vehicles (RVs), light and heavy duty truck applications, and other in-vehicle applications.
Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate. • Loads can be powered directly from the AC outlets. • Easy-to-read indicators on the front panel let you monitor system performance at a glance.
Features Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main features of the XPower Inverter 5000. Familiarize yourself with them before operating the inverter. 2–1...
Features AC Panel POWER FAULT VOLTAGE CURRENT AC POWER REMOTE DISPLAY SWITCH FUNCTION 5000 I N V E R T E R Figure 2-1 AC Panel Feature Description On/Off Switch turns the inverter’s control circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch. Disconnect DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
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Feature Description Status Display: Shows Voltage, Current or AC Power. VOLTAGE: Indicates battery voltage at the input terminal of the inverter in volts (V). CURRENT: Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps (A). AC POWER: Indicates the output power being drawn from the inverter in utilized kilowatts (kW).
INPUT: 12 Vdc (nominal), Designed in Canada by Serial No. 520 A (5 min. max.) / 415 A (cont.) Xantrex / Assembled in China OUTPUT: 120 Vac / 60 Hz 5 kW / 41 A (5 min max.) CHASSIS GND...
Remote Switch Figure 2-3 Remote Switch Feature Description Remote On/Off Switch turns the inverter’s control circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch. Disconnect DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Communications Cable is 10 feet (3 m) long. This cable can be replaced and/or extended with a standard telephone cable up to a maximum total length of 25 feet (7.5 m).
Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the inverter efficiently and effectively. Specifically, this chapter: • 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 Turning the Inverter On and Off The On/Off switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control circuit in the inverter on and off.
Operation Operating Several Loads at Once If you are going to operate several loads from the inverter, turn them on separately after you have turned the inverter on. Turning loads on separately helps to ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once, and will help prevent an overload shutdown.
Operating Limits Operating Limits Power Output XPower Inverter 5000 can deliver up to 4000 W continuous and up to 5000 W for five minutes. Input Voltage The allowable inverter input (battery) voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 11–15 V...
Operation Inverter Loads The inverter will operate most AC loads continuously within its power rating of 4000 W. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with the inverter. Please read “High Surge Loads”...
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance WARNING: Shock and energy hazard Disconnect DC power before performing any routine maintenance work or before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Minimal maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly. Periodically you should: •...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this chapter before contacting place of purchase. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact place of purchase, record the information in the form “Information About Your System”...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Some of the following Solutions should be referred to a qualified electrician or electrical service person.
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Troubleshooting Reference Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Error/Warning Code on Display Problem Possible Cause Solution E03: Flashing Inverter is in back- The AC output is being Check that no other source of Fault LED: EMF (backfeed) supplied with back-EMF electrical power is connected Flashing protection (backfeed).
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Troubleshooting Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Error/Warning Code on Display Problem Possible Cause Solution E09: Flashing Inverter’s DC Loose connection Tighten the connection at the Fault LED: terminal is in over between the inverter’s terminal to a torque of 18– Flashing temperature DC terminal and the DC 20 ft-lbs (24–27 Nm)
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Troubleshooting Reference Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Error/Warning Code on Display Problem Possible Cause Solution 12 N/A No AC output Inverter fuse open. Inverter fuses are not voltage; there is DC user-replaceable. Return the input voltage inverter. See the Warranty indication. section for return information.
Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications, for the inverter. Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical Performance Output power at 25ºC (77ºF) ambient temperature and 12 Vdc input: • Maximum continuous output power 4000 W •...
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.
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Xantrex's discretion that is not possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the product. Xantrex will be liable to you only for direct damages suffered by you and only up to a maximum amount equal to the purchase price of the product.
DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR HAD REASON TO KNOW, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, (b) ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT, WHETHER...
To return your product 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 WA-3.
Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Inverter 5000 package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Serial Number _________________________________ ❐ Product Number 813-5000 ❐ Purchased From _________________________________ ❐ Purchase Date _________________________________ If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling.