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XPower3000.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM
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XPower Inverter 3000 Plus
Owner’s Guide
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XPower3000.book Page ii Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that conv
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XPower3000.book Page iii Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide details about partic
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XPower3000.book Page iv Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM 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. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can fi
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XPower3000.book Page v Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Owner’s Guide for future reference. 1. Before installing and using the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus to rain, snow, spray, or
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XPower3000.book Page vi Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Safety Explosive gas precautions WARNING: Explosion hazard 1. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. 2. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not insta
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XPower3000.book Page vii Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Safety 5. Remove all metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe burn. 6. Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 7. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, o
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XPower3000.book Page viii Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM viii
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XPower3000.book Page ix Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Contents Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii 1 Introduction Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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XPower3000.book Page x Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Contents Installing the Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 Mounting the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 AC Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 Connecting the Chassis Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 Grounding Locations
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XPower3000.book Page xi Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Contents B Battery Types Battery Types- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–1 Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–1 Deep-Cycle Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–1 Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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XPower3000.book Page xii Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM xii
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XPower3000.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM 1 Introduction The XPower Inverter 3000 Plus has been 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 3000 Plus is designed for use in recreational vehicles (RVs), light and heavy duty truck applications, and other in- vehicle applications. • The inve
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XPower3000.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Introduction 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. • Remote On/Off switch lets you control the inverter from a convenient location—up to 20 feet (6 m) away—while the inverter i
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XPower3000.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM 2 Features Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main features of the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. Familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter. Remote On/Off Switch The Remote On/Off switch can be plugged into the remote switch connector port on the front of the inverter. The remote switch lets you turn the inverter on and off from a convenient location up to 20 feet (6 m) away from the inverter. Figu
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XPower3000.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Features AC Panel 4 6 5 5 7 3 2 8 1 9 10 11 12 Figure 2-2 AC Panel Feature Description 1 On/Off Switch turns the inverter’s control circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch. Disconnect AC and DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. 2 Fault light (red): indicates the inverter has shut down due to inverter overload or over-temperature. 3 Power light (green): indicates the inverter i
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XPower3000.book Page 3 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM AC Panel Feature Description 6 Status Display: Shows Voltage, Current or AC Power. VOLTAGE: Indicates battery power at the input terminal of the inverter in volts (V). CURRENT: Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps (A). AC POWER: Indicates the output power from the inverter as a percentage of total available watts being utilized. 7 Two 15 A Breakers 8 3-Prong AC Outlets: Each outlet is protected by a 15
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XPower3000.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Features DC Panel 3 2 4 5 1 Figure 2-3 DC Panel Feature Description 1 Chassis Ground Lug connects to vehicle chassis, DC grounding bus or to engine’s negative bus. 2 Ventilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter. When the inverter is mounted, the ventilation opening on the DC panel must not point up or down. 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the nega
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XPower3000.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM 3 Installation Chapter 3, “Installation,” provides information on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation and provide 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 need to determine how you are going to use your inverter,
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XPower3000.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM Installation Figure 3-1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 3-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads 3–2 975-0128-01-01
