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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide PROwatt SW 2000i shown. PROwatt SW 700i Sine Wave Inverter PROwatt SW 1400i PROwatt SW 2000i 230 Volt AC Output. For use with 12 Volt Battery Systems Only.
- Page 3 1 408 987 6030 (direct) Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide © June 2009 Xantrex Technology Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be +34 93 470 5330 (Europe) reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written...
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Page 4: About This Guide
Related Information Xantrex recommends that installation should be handled by qualified You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as installers including licensed technicians and electricians. Qualified its products and services at www.xantrex.com. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter if IMPORTANT: R ’ it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE any way. If the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter is REFERENCE damaged, see the Warranty section. -
Page 6: Precautions When Working With Batteries
If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause a spark. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ................iii Introduction . -
Page 9: Introduction
The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard- to-start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers. There are three PROwatt SW models in the series namely: Model Continuous Surge Power • PROwatt SW 700i, • PROwatt SW 1400i, and PROwatt SW 700i 700 watts 1400 watts •... -
Page 10: Ease Of Use
11 V or lower. alarm and shutdown warm to operate. Turns the unit off if its temperature rises above an acceptable level. The unit recovers automatically once the internal temperature cools down. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... -
Page 11: Features
Features The following information describes the main features of the PROwatt SW. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with Owner’s Guide these features before installing and operating the unit. DC Input Side Ground Materials List stud Your PROwatt SW package includes these items: •... - Page 12 SW 1400i front panel similar Shows input voltage (in volts), output power (in kilowatts), and error code information. AC Outlet Equipped with one AC outlet. POWER REMOTE FAULT Figure 3 PROwatt SW 700i Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide...
- Page 13 50 °C (122 °F). It turns off when the internal temperature falls below 50 °C (122 °F). Negative (–) DC Terminal Figure 4 PROwatt SW 700i shown Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations.
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Page 14: Installation
Determine battery capacity. Determine a charging system. Choose a location. Mount the inverter. Connect the chassis ground. Connect the battery cables. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... - Page 15 Inadequate charging will degrade system performance and the wrong type of charger will reduce battery life. For a list of Xantrex Battery Chargers, go to www.xantrex.com or contact Customer Service (see “Contact Information” on page i of this guide).
- Page 16 Protected from Do not mount the inverter where it will be battery gases exposed to gases produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive and prolonged exposure will damage the inverter. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide...
- Page 17 Installation Connect the Chassis Ground Fixed Location Connect the chassis ground screw to your system’s DC grounding point using 6 AWG wire . The system’s grounding point is usually WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. the AC service entrance grounding point or a Never operate the PROwatt SW without connecting it to separate ground rod.
- Page 18 0.0050 0.0075 0.0150 crimped at the place of purchase. NOTE: Xantrex recommends a size 0 cable with a maximum cable • Do not use aluminum. It has about 1/3 more resistance than length of 6 feet (1.8 m). copper cable of the same size, and it is difficult to make good, For example: low-resistance connections to aluminum wire.
- Page 19 Installation Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines NOTE: The AIC is the amount of battery short-circuit amperage that the fuse can safely withstand. Because batteries can produce thousands of amps, you are required • If the Total Cold Cranking Amps indicate that the AIC is to install DC-rated fuses (or circuit breakers) that can safely 2,700 amps or less, choose an ANL 150 fuse.
- Page 20 Make sure the inverter is off and assemble the terminated cables (cables with connectors) that you bought. Line up the connectors that will join the cables to the battery, battery selector switch, and fuse (or circuit breaker). Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide...
- Page 21 Installation WARNING: Risk of electrical shock or fire. CAUTION: Risk of inverter damage due to reverse polarity. The PROwatt SW does not come with a DC-rated fuse (or circuit breaker) to safely withstand the short-circuit A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) will current batteries can produce.
- Page 22 10. Check the front panel of the inverter. The digital display should show 12–13 volts, depending on the voltage of the battery. If it does not, check your battery and the connection to the inverter. The other indicators should be off. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide...
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Page 23: Operation
Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges The power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control When the power switch is on but no power is being supplied to a circuit in the PROwatt SW on and off. load, the inverter draws less than 1000 mA from the battery. -
Page 24: Reading The Front Panel Indicators
Red LED turns on. E.0.6. Blinking AC Out over load warning • Under a warning condition, the digital display shows an error E.0.7. code and the Red LED blinks. Over temperature warning Blinking Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... -
Page 25: Operating Limits
Model Power Current Voltage Temp. Press and hold the power switch button for five seconds. PROwatt SW 700i 700 W Ambient NOTE: You will hear a beep after holding the button for about PROwatt SW 1400i 1400 W 12.5 Vdc 25 °C... - Page 26 16 V. Unit startup voltage 12.0 V The unit will not restart or Unit restarts after unless the battery low voltage voltage is acceptable for shutdown running the load. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide...
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Page 27: Battery Charging Frequency
However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to recharging when they are almost completely discharged. For operate. Please see “Exceptional Loads” below carefully. information about battery chargers, see our web site at www.xantrex.com. Exceptional Loads Routine Maintenance Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor- operated equipment need high surge currents to start. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Charge the battery or possible. install a new battery. E.0.2. Over Voltage (high Make sure the input) shutdown inverter is connected to a 12 V battery. Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... - Page 29 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution E.0.5. Under Voltage alarm Check battery status No output voltage; The unit is off. Turn the inverter on. and recharge if no voltage No power to the Check wiring to the necessary.
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Page 30: Specifications
(max. at full load) EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 61000-6-1:2007 Input voltage range 10.5–15.5 Vdc EN 61000-6-3:2007 Low battery alarm Audible, 11 V Low battery cutout 10.5 V Startup or low battery 12.0 V recovery Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide... -
Page 31: Warranty And Return Information
Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in +34 93 473 6093 (Europe) performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or Email: customerservice@xantrex.com improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or Website: www.xantrex.com... - Page 32 Xantrex. c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: or its authorized service centers (hereafter "ASCs");...
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Page 33: Return Material Authorization Policy
For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly to LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To"... -
Page 34: Return Procedure
Include the following: To return your product for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) •... -
Page 35: Information About Your System
Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System ❐ ______________________ Battery type (e.g. flooded, sealed gel cell, AGM) As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to ❐ ______________________ DC wiring size and length keep your proof of purchase. - Page 38 Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct +34 93 470 5330 (Europe) 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA +34 93 473 6093 (Europe) customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 975-0525-01-01 Printed in China...