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Page 1: Installation Guide
XPower Inverter 5000 Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified installers only... - Page 2 Trademarks XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
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Page 3: About This Guide
Organization This Guide is organized into two chapters and one appendix. Chapter 1 describes the standard features of the XPower Inverter 5000, as well as its protection features. It also provides information on the different parts of the XPower Inverter 5000. -
Page 4: Conventions Used
About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
XPower Inverter 5000 with damaged or substandard wiring. 4. Do not install or operate the XPower Inverter 5000 if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the XPower Inverter 5000 is damaged, see the Warranty section. -
Page 6: Precautions When Working With Batteries
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the XPower Inverter 5000 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the XPower Inverter 5000. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. - Page 7 Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Risk of equipment damage The output of the XPower Inverter 5000 is not sinusoidal and may not be compatible with all loads. Follow the recommendations below. Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3... -
Page 11: Quality Power
Introduction The XPower Inverter 5000 is 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 The XPower Inverter 5000 is designed for use in recreational vehicles (RVs), light and heavy duty truck applications, and other in-vehicle applications. -
Page 12: Ease Of Use
Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lightweight, and easy to install. • 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. -
Page 13: Features
Features Features Chapter 1, “Introduction” describes the main features of the XPower Inverter 5000. Familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter. AC Panel PO WER FAUL T VOL TAGE CURRENT AC PO WER REMO TE DISPL A Y... - Page 14 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. Fault light (red): indicates the inverter has shut down due to inverter overload, over-temperature, under voltage, over voltage, AC output short circuit, or AC back-EMF (backfeed) protection shutdown.
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Page 15: Dc Panel
Features DC Panel WARNING: Shock,energy , and fire hazards. Read manualbeforeinstallingor using.To preventfire, do not coveror obstruct ventilationopenings . Do not mount in zero-clearancecompartment. Overheatingmay result. Do not expose to rain or spray. Use GroundFault CircuitInterruptersonly as specifiedin the manualssuppliedwith this unit. Othertypesmay fail to operate when connected to this unit. -
Page 16: Remote Switch
Remote Switch Figure 1-3 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). -
Page 17: Designing Your Installation
Installation Chapter 2, “Installation,” provides information on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation, and it provides procedures for installing the inverter. Read the entire chapter before beginning the installation procedures so that you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs. Designing Your Installation Before doing anything else, you must determine how you are going to use your inverter, and then design a power system that will give you... - Page 18 5000 Figure 2-1 Configuration for Normal Loads 5000 Figure 2-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads 2–2 975-0411-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only...
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Page 19: Installation Codes
We recommend that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible. For information on calculating battery capacity, go to www.xantrex.com, click Support, select the Xpower Inverters product, and then click Go. Under Calculators & Problem Solvers, click Battery Calculator. CAUTION: Equipment damage The inverter must only be connected to a 12 V battery system. -
Page 20: Choosing An Appropriate Location And Mounting Orientation
WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard The inverter contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XPower Inverter 5000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system. - Page 21 Designing Your Installation Mounting The inverter must be oriented in one of the following ways: Orientation • Horizontally on a vertical surface. (Do not mount with the fan pointing up or down.) • On a horizontal surface. • Under a horizontal surface. POWER FAULT VOLTAGE...
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Page 22: Selecting Cable Sizes
Selecting Cable Sizes To operate safely and effectively, the XPower Inverter 5000 needs proper cables and fuses. The XPower Inverter 5000 has low-voltage and high- current input, so it is essential that you use low-resistance wiring between the battery and the inverter. This means using the largest gauge and shortest DC cables. -
Page 23: Selecting A Dc Input Fuse Or Circuit Breaker
Designing Your Installation Selecting a DC Input Fuse or Circuit Breaker The DC cables from the battery to the inverter must be provided with overcurrent protection, in the form of a fuse or circuit breaker, located as close as possible to the DC positive battery terminal. Because your batteries can provide thousands of amps of short-circuit current, you need a DC-rated fuse or circuit breaker that can safely withstand the short-circuit current that the batteries can produce. -
Page 24: Chassis Ground Wire Sizing
2. Once you have determined the total short-circuit current rating of your batteries, select a fuse or circuit breaker that has: • a short-circuit interrupting capacity at least equal to the total short-circuit current rating of your battery bank, and •... -
Page 25: Installing The Inverter
Installing the Inverter Installing the Inverter Do not proceed with the installation of your inverter until you have read the section, “Designing Your Installation” starting on page 2–1. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from your inverter. -
Page 26: Overview Of Installation Steps
• Copper chassis ground cable, as selected in “Selecting Cable Sizes” on page 2–6. • AC output cable (if using the hardwire terminals) • Battery isolator (if connecting to a multiple-battery system) • Two provided DC terminal covers • Battery selector switch •... -
Page 27: Mounting The Inverter
Installing the Inverter Mounting the Inverter Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your vehicle. See “Choosing an Appropriate Location and Mounting Orientation” on page 2–4. To mount the inverter: 1. Make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position. 2. -
Page 28: Connecting The Ac Output
For protection and control, install a branch-circuit rated breaker between the inverter and the load wiring, receptacles, and loads. The Inverter 5000 will not operate a combination of high-power electrical appliances that consume a total of more than 4000 watts (continuous operation) or a total of more than 5000 watts (five-minute operation). - Page 29 Do not connect an AC source (such as a generator or utility power) to the AC wiring output of the Inverter 5000. The Inverter 5000 will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source, and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur.
- Page 30 AC cover AC knockout with strain-relief clamp AC knockout Figure 2-6 AC Wiring Compartment Cover and Knockout Locations 4. Remove an AC wiring knockout from the side or front of the unit. 5. Install a supplied strain-relief clamp in the AC knockout. In Figure 2-6, the strain-relief clamp is shown installed on the front.
- Page 31 Installing the Inverter terminal AC output terminals: block Ground Neutral Line AC cover AC knockout AC knockout with strain-relief clamp Figure 2-7 AC Wiring Compartment 7. Strip about 2 inches (50 mm) from the jacket of the AC output cable. 8.
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Page 32: Connecting The Dc Cables
If using compression lugs, attach the terminals to both cables using the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer of the ring terminals. If using box lugs, attach the lug to the XPower Inverter 5000 first, then insert the wire and tighten the set screw to the torque recommended by the lug manufacturer. - Page 33 Installing the Inverter 4. Install a fuse and disconnect switch or breaker between the inverter and the battery. Ensure that the disconnect switch or breaker is open (turned off) before installing. They must be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit, as close as possible to the battery.
- Page 34 7. Place one of the provided DC terminal covers over the terminal. Ensure that no part of the terminal cover goes in between the battery cable lug and the input terminal surface. WARNING: Fire and energy hazards If left exposed and unprotected, there is a risk the terminals could be short circuited by a tool, lug, jewelry, or other metal item, which could present a risk of burns or fire hazard.
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Page 35: Specifications
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 •... -
Page 36: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Length 18 1/2" (47 cm) Width 8" (20 cm) Height 6 1/4" (16 cm) Weight 24.1 lb. (10.9 kg) Accessories Remote On/Off switch with 10-foot Part number: 100-0830-01-01 communications cable DC terminal cover Part number: 210-1957-01-01 A–2 975-0411-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only...
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