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- Page 1 t 1 408 987 6359 www.xantrex.comm/support Owner's Guide 975-0406-01-01 Rev B Printed in China...
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Page 3: Contact Information
Trademarks DURACELL® is a registered trademark of The Gillette Company, used under license. All rights reserved. XANTREX is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction ......... . 1 About the Inverter . - Page 5 Common problems ........21 Buzz in audio systems....... . 21 Television interference .
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Page 6: Introduction
About the Inverter Connected to the 12 V outlet in your car, truck, boat, RV, or directly from a dedicated 12 V battery, the Duracell® Digital Inverter 800 efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC products, such as portable stereos, laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, and other similar products. -
Page 7: About This Guide
• Important safety information (page 3) • Instructions for connecting the Inverter (page 11) • Operating guidelines (page 14) • Troubleshooting guidelines (page 20) • Specifications (page 27) READ AND SAVE this guide before operating the Duracell® Digital Inverter 800. -
Page 8: Important Safety Information
2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the Duracell® Digital Inverter 800 may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide. - Page 9 WARNING: Explosion hazard Do not use the Inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use the Inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
- Page 10 CAUTION Do not connect live AC power to the Inverter’s AC outlets. The inverter will be damaged even if it is turned off. Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground to the Inverter. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock, equipment damage, and personal injury •...
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Page 11: Inverter Features
3 Inverter Features This section describes the main features of the Duracell® Digital Inverter 800. CAUTION To prevent overheating, ensure that all the ventilation openings on the unit are kept clear. AC (front) panel Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the Inverter. -
Page 12: Dc (Back) Panel
DC (back) panel Figure 2 shows the DC panel of the Inverter. Use Table 1 to identify the function of each item. Figure 2 DC Panel Table 1 DC Panel Functions Item Function Fan and Ventilation Openings The cooling fan on the unit is designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 80 W. -
Page 13: Digital Display (Top) Panel
Digital display (top) panel Figure 3 shows the digital display panel. Use Table 2 to identify the function of items. Figure 3 Digital Display Panel... - Page 14 Table 2 Digital Display Panel Functions Item Function ON/OFF Button Press and hold to turn the unit on and off. When the unit is on, press to toggle the display function to show input voltage, output power or output voltage. Normal Operation Digital display shows input voltage, output power or output voltage.
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Page 15: Type Of Connection
Type of connection The Inverter comes with an accessory for making a connection: • Cable clamps to connect the Inverter directly to a dedicated 12 V battery. See Figure 4. Accessory Figure 4 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 V Battery... -
Page 16: Connecting The Inverter
4 Connecting the Inverter CAUTION The Inverter must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 V. It will not operate if connected to a 6 V battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 V or more. Choosing a location For best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is:... -
Page 17: Connecting Loads
Connecting loads Connect the unit directly to a 12 V battery using the provided DC cable clamps. When the inverter is connected to the battery, you can operate loads of up to 640 W. WARNING: Shock hazard Batteries contain corrosive materials and present an electrical shock hazard. - Page 18 Connect the ring terminals on the DC cable clamps to the cabling terminals on the unit. (The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 2.) Fasten the positive (red) ring terminal to the positive cabling terminal, and then fasten the negative (black) ring terminal to the negative cabling terminal.
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Page 19: Operating The Inverter
5 Operating the Inverter This section explains how to operate the Inverter most efficiently. Operating conditions and guidelines This section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the Inverter. Normal Operation When you connect the inverter to the vehicle’s DC accessory socket or directly to a 12 V battery and turn on the unit, the digital display will show input voltage, the input voltage illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets. -
Page 20: Shutting The Inverter Off
Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated too high (see Table 3) or a load that draws excessive surge power, the Inverter shuts down. The overload error code ‘E03’ will show on the digital display. Important: If the inverter is connected to a vehicle’s DC accessory socket or 12 V outlet when an overload occurs, the DC accessory socket fuse can blow. -
Page 21: Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements
Table 3 Power and Surge Rating Continuous Output Maximum Output Maximum Surge Power Rating Power Rating Rating 640 W 800 W 1280 W The inverter’s AC (“modified-sine wave”) output waveform is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power. Most AC products correctly rated for the power rating maximums listed in Table 3 or less will operate normally with the Inverter. - Page 22 Table 4 Wattage of Common AC Products Will operate with Product Watts Inverter? Cell phone/camcorder charger Video game console Portable work light Stereo system Laptop computer 13" TV 27" TV 20" TV/VCR combo Small appliances 400+ Power tools 400+ a.Power requirements for product examples are estimates only. To calculate the watt- age of a product, use the following equation: amperage x 115.
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Page 23: Maintaining Battery Condition
6 Maintaining Battery Condition The battery operating time of the Inverter depends on the charge level of the battery, battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by the AC loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle battery, you can expect the following: Table 5 Battery Operating Times Load... - Page 24 Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery: • Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep-discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a vehicle battery as a power source, start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the Duracell® Digital Inverter 800. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting your dealer. If you are unable to solve a problem and... -
Page 26: Common Problems
Common problems 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. Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the Inverter. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Reference
Troubleshooting reference This section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and solutions. Problem: The AC load will not operate. Digital display is off. Possible Cause Solution Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. The inverter has been connected Check connection to battery. - Page 28 Problem: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible Cause Solution A standard “average-reading” For accurate measurement, the Inverter AC voltmeter has been used to modified sine wave output requires a “true measure output voltage, RMS” voltmeter for accurate measurements. resulting in an apparent reading 5–15 V too low.
- Page 29 Problem: The AC load will not operate, error code shows on digital display and alarm is sounding. Error Possible Cause Solution Low voltage shutdown because Recharge battery. battery is discharged. Shorten cables or use heavier cables. Over-voltage shutdown because Verify the charging system is of high input voltage.
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Page 30: Recycling
Recycling If it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable! Xantrex recognizes its responsibility as a global citizen and is continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and the products we create. We have taken a step forward to limit our impact on the natural environment by initiating a battery recycling program. - Page 31 In the USA: Alltel, Batteries Plus, Black & Decker, Cingular Wireless, Circuit City, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Milwaukee Electric Tool, Office Depot, Orchard Supply, Porter Cable Service Centers, RadioShack, Remington Product Company, Sears, Staples, Target, US Cellular, and Verizon Wireless If you are not sure of the drop-box nearest you, simply call 1-877-2- RECYCLE to find the retail collection nearest you.
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Page 32: Specifications
8 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 6 Specifications AC output voltage (nominal) 120 V AC Maximum DC Input current 80 A DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 V DC Continuous AC output power 640 W Maximum AC output power (one minute) 800 W Maximum AC output surge power 1280 W... -
Page 33: Warranty And Return
What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Duracell® Digital Inverter 800. This Warranty Period lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing. - Page 34 Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska,Hawaii and outside of the United States and Canada are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments from excluded areas.
- Page 35 What does this warranty not cover? Claims are limited to repair and replacement, or if in 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.
- Page 36 whether by product malfunction, installation error or misuse. Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY...
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Page 37: Return Material Authorization Policy
Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. -
Page 38: Return Procedure
Return Procedure Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. Include the following: •... -
Page 39: Out Of Warranty Service
If applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received. Information About Your System As soon as you open your Duracell® Digital Inverter 800 package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐... - Page 40 If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling. This information will help our representatives give you better service. ❐ _________________________________ Type of installation (e.g. RV, truck) ❐ _________________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ❐...
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