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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide XPower 1000 Inverter...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide © February 2010 Xantrex Technology Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of: Xantrex Technology Inc., 161-G South Vasco Road, Livermore, California, USA 94551. Xantrex Technology Inc.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the STATEMENT OF HAZARD XPower Inverter 1000. Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Scope Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious The Guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as information injury.
  • Page 5 Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com. 975-0557-01-01...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R ’ EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the inverter is designed for indoor use only.
  • Page 7 NOTES: Follow these instructions and those published by the battery FIRE AND BURN HAZARD manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use • Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these a zero-clearance compartment.

  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Precautions When Working With Batteries Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion. BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLO- Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring SION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal, causing a severe...
  • Page 9 Precautions When Placing the Inverter Regulatory The XPower Inverter 1000 is certified to UL458 standard. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 19. The XPower Inverter 1000 is intended to be used for residential or RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE inverter commercial applications.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................iv Introduction .
  • Page 12 Inverter Operation ....................11 Turning the Inverter On and Off .

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Ease of Use The XPower Inverter 1000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability. Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with use: the main performance features and protection features.

  • Page 14: Inverter Materials List

    • one O remote switch with communications cable. Owner’s Guide NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Inverter with GFCI-protected outlets Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact Information” on page i. IMPORTANT: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the inverter for servicing.

  • Page 15: Inverter Features

    Inverter Features This section describes the different parts of the inverter. AC Panel Item Description GFCI-protected AC outlets are used to power loads up to a combined 1000 watts continuous. GFCI Reset button is used to recover from a ground trip. GFCI Test button is used to manually trip the GFCI device and cut power from the AC outlets.

  • Page 16: Dc Panel

    Inverter Features DC Panel Item Description Negative DC Input Terminal always connects to the negative terminal of the battery via a negative DC input cable (black battery cable). The negative DC input terminal is colored black. Positive DC Input Terminal always connects to the positive terminal of the battery via a positive DC input cable (red battery cable).

  • Page 17: Inverter Installation

    Inverter Installation Prepare for Installation This section describes general installation instructions for the XPower Inverter 1000. • Design your power system. IMPORTANT: Use a qualified installer if you do not possess the knowledge • Calculate your battery requirements. and skill necessary to follow these general instructions. In addition, a •...

  • Page 18: Typical Power System Design

    Once you know how much power you will be using, you can recreational vehicles. determine how much battery capacity you need. Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible. IMPORTANT: Connect the inverter to a 12-volt battery or 12-volt battery bank system.

  • Page 19: Location

    Have your DC input cables crimped and terminated with fittings which require ignition-protected equipment. appropriately-sized ring connectors at the store of purchase. Xantrex recommends that it is safest not to install any kind of electrical equipment including the inverter in these Fuses (or Circuit Breakers) areas.

  • Page 20: Install The Inverter

    Inverter Installation Connect the Chassis Ground Install the Inverter Make sure the inverter’s O switch is in the Off position. Review and follow the safety guidelines in “Important Safety Instructions” Locate the screw terminal labelled CHASSIS GND on the DC panel on page iv before proceeding with installation.

  • Page 21: Connect The Dc Cables

    Inverter Installation Connect the DC Cables DAMAGE FROM A REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, make sure that your DC input cables are DC power connections to the inverter must be positive to positive and properly terminated with ring connectors appropriate for the size of the negative to negative.
  • Page 22 Inverter Installation Attach the other end of the negative DC input cable to the negative terminal of the battery. If you have installed a battery selector switch, set it to Off when making the connection to prevent sparking. NOTE: This the last cable connection. A spark is normal when you make this connection to the battery without a battery selector switch.

  • Page 23: Inverter Operation

    Inverter Operation Turning the Inverter O and O This section explains how to operate the inverter efficiently and effectively: • Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the front panel The O switch on the inverter’s front panel is the main O switch •...

  • Page 24: Testing The Gfci

    Inverter Operation Testing the GFCI Operating Limits Perform the following GFCI Test: Power Output The XPower Inverter 1000 can deliver up to 1000 watts continuous. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as Turn the inverter on. incandescent lights. Plug a simple appliance, such as a lamp, in the GFCI outlet.

  • Page 25: Inverter Loads

    Inverter Operation Inverter Loads • Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii for details. The XPower Inverter 1000 will operate most AC loads within its power rating. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to •...

  • Page 26: Recharging Batteries

    For more information on maintaining batteries, consult your battery’s manufacturer. For information about Xantrex battery chargers, see our web site at www.xantrex.com. Testing the GFCI Perform a monthly test of the GFCI. See “Testing the GFCI” on page 12 for instructions.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes the most common problems you may encounter with Keep the cables between the battery and the inverter as short as the operation of the inverter along with resolutions. possible, and twist them together with two to three twists per foot. (This minimizes radiated interference from the cables.) If you encounter problems other than what is described in this section, contact customer support at the number listed on “Contact Information”...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Reference

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the XPower Inverter 1000. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. NOTE: See table on the following page. XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Table 1 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Low output voltage (96 VAC–104 VAC) You are using a voltmeter that cannot Use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as the accurately read the RMS voltage of a Fluke 87. modified sine wave.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Table 1 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. Fault Light is on. Low input voltage Recharge the battery; check the connections and cable. High input voltage Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V battery.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Electrical Specifications Regulatory Approvals Output power at 77 º F (25 ºC) ambient Safety UL 458 temperature and 12 VDC input: Maximum continuous output power 1000 W Physical Specifications Maximum surge power 2000 W Base Unit Dimensions and Weight: Operating temperature range...

  • Page 32: Warranty And Return Information

    Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in of these facilities.
  • Page 33 Xantrex product specifications including but not limited to high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes; the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers (hereafter “ASCs”); the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer;...
  • Page 34 ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY XANTREX XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Return Procedure

    For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly to Xantrex you If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not correct factory “Ship To”...

  • Page 36: Information About Your System

    Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Inverter 1000 package, record the ❐ ______________________ Alarm sounding? following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ ______________________ Description of indicators ❐...
  • Page 38 Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 975-0557-01-01 Printed in China.

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