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Statpower Portawattz 400 Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Disclaimer Date and Revision Part Number Contact Information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction ........1 2 Safety First … ........2 3 Quick Reference....... 4 3.1 Overview ..........4 3.2 Operating 115 VAC Products ......5 4 Design Features ....... 6 4.1 Switchmode Power Conversion Technology ..6 4.2 High Surge Power Capability ......6 4.3 Safety Features ..........
  • Page 4 8 Using the PORTAWATTZ 400 ..20 8.1 Indicators and Controls ......20 8.2 Inverter Operation ........20 9 Troubleshooting ......22 10 Limited Warranty and Performance Guarantee (USA and Canada Only) ..11 Service Out of Warranty ....27 12 Specifications ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Read this guide before installing or using the PORTAWATTZ 400 and save it for future reference. · · ·...

  • Page 6: Safety First …

    Safety First … CAUTION WARNING CAUTION WARNING WARNING! · · · · WARNING! · WARNING! · ·...
  • Page 7 CAUTION! · · · CAUTION! · ·...

  • Page 8: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference 3.1 Overview Figure 1 - Key Features...

  • Page 9: Operating 115 Vac Products

    3.2 Operating 115 VAC Products...

  • Page 10: Design Features

    Design Features 4.1 Switchmode Power Conversion Technology 4.2 High Surge Power Capability 4.3 Safety Features · · · · · · ·...

  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    Installation Guidelines 5.1 Selecting a Suitable Location Cool Well ventilated Safe Clean and free of dust and dirt Relatively close to the battery source WARNING: WARNING: 5.2 Using the DC Cable - Plug...

  • Page 12: Using The Dc Cable-Clips

    CAUTION! 5.3 Using the DC Cable-Clips DC Cable-Clips DC Cable-Clips...

  • Page 13: Permanent Installation

    5.4 Permanent Installation DC Cable Selection and Preparation IMPORTANT!
  • Page 14 Connecting the PORTAWATTZ 400 to a Battery CAUTION WARNING Figure 2 - Connection to a Battery...
  • Page 15 WARNING!
  • Page 16 WARNING! WARNING! CAUTION!

  • Page 17: Battery Selection And Charging

    Battery Selection and Charging 6.1 Battery Sizing (General Information) Automotive Lead Acid Deep Cycle Lead Acid CAUTION!

  • Page 18: Estimating Battery Requirements

    6.2 Estimating Battery Requirements...

  • Page 19: Battery Sizing Example

    Battery Sizing Example y l i - t t l a t y l i l a t Table 1 - Battery Sizing Example...

  • Page 20: Important Information About Batteries

    Examples of Operating Times Based On Load " 9 l l i r Table 2 - Operating Times Based On Load 6.3 Important Information About Batteries · · · ·...

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    · 6.4 Battery Charging Charging Systems Vehicle Alternators CAUTION!:...

  • Page 22: Operating 115 Volt Ac Products And Equipment

    Operating 115 Volt AC Products and Equipment 7.1 General Information 7.2 Interference with Electronic Equipment Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems and Radios...

  • Page 23: Television Interference

    Television Interference · · · ·...

  • Page 24: Using The Portawattz 400

    Using the PORTAWATTZ 400 8.1 Indicators and Controls · · · · 8.2 Inverter Operation IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 25 CAUTION!

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, red FAULT light ON. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are ON. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy...
  • Page 27 PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy PROBLEM: Battery run time is less than expected. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy PROBLEM: Inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy PROBLEM: Alarm sounding. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy...

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty And Performance Guarantee (Usa And Canada Only)

    Limited Warranty and Performance Guarantee (USA and Canada Only) What Does This Warranty Cover? How Long Does The Coverage Last? What Does This Warranty Not Cover? What Will Xantrex Do? Service During Warranty.
  • Page 29 Product(s) returned without an RMA number or shipped collect, will be refused. The Performance Guarantee. Conditions that apply to the Performance Guarantee.
  • Page 30 Submitting Performance Guarantee claims. How Other Laws Apply: For Our Canadian Customers:...

  • Page 31: Service Out Of Warranty

    Service Out of Warranty...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 33: Other Products From Xantrex

    Other Products from Xantrex PORTAWATTZ 150 Inverter PORTAWATTZ 300 Inverter PORTAWATTZ 700 Inverter PORTAWATTZ 1000 Inverter PORTAWATTZ 1750 Inverter PORTAWATTZ 3000 Inverter PORTAWATTZ PowerPAC xPower 300 xPower 600...
  • Page 34 PROsine PROsine TRUECHARGE http://www.xantrex.com...
  • Page 36 Tel: 604.420.1585 (toll-free) 1.800.670.0707 Fax: 604.420.1591 (toll-free) 1.800.994.7828 Email: support.portawattz@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com 445-011 1-01-01 Printed in China...

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