Xantrex Technology 175 PLUS Power Supply User Manual
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1. Email customerservice xantrex com 44 Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual For some products Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms e The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty What does this warranty not cover This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to 45 1 the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment 2 the product if it has been subjected to2. requirements at start up The XPower inverters can supply momentary surge power that is higher than its maximum power rating some products rated less than power rating maximum for your inverter may exceed its surge capability and trigger an overload shutdown If this problem occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the same time try first switching on the inverter with all AC products switched off then one by one switch each on starting with the high surge product first 31 6 Maintaining Battery Condition The battery operating time of the XPower 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 1 Battery Operating Times Inverter Load oane Ppr reang XPower 175 Plus 50 watts CD player 6 8 hours XPower 400 Plus 100 watts small TV 3 4 hours XPower 700 Plus 100 watts small TV 3 4 hours Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery e Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep discharge cycles and constantly recharging a vehicle s 32 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 The XPower will operate while the engine is running but the voltage drop that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low v
3. 175 Available A cable is Not Available Plus permanently attached to the inverter Figure 5 XPower 400 Available You must Available You must Plus connect a separate lighter connect a separate cable plug cable included clamp cable included Figure 5 Figure 6 XPower 700 Not Available Available You must Plus connect a separate cable clamp cable included Figure 6 20 4 Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters Caution UN The XPower must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts It will not operate if connected to a 6 volt battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more Note The XPower 700 Plus can not be powered from the lighter socket of a vehicle Choosing a Location For the best performance place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is 21 Dry Cool Well ventilated Safe Clean and free of dust dirt 22 Do not allow water or other liquids to splash on the inverter Ambient temperatures should be between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better within this range Keep the inverter away from heating vents Allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of clearance all around the inverter and keep the ventilation openings clear Do not install the XPower in a compartment with batteries or flammable liquids such as gasoline or explosive vapors This is especially important if the XPow
4. Remedy The AC product s connected are rated at more than the inverter s continuous power rating overload shutdown has occurred Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter s continuous power rating see Table 1 on page 30 39 Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product s connected are rated at less than the inverter s continuous power rating high starting surge has caused overload shutdown Battery is discharged alarm is sounding The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shutdown alarm is sounding Input voltage is greater than 15 volts 40 The product exceeds the inverter s surge capability Use a product with a starting surge power within the XPower s capability Recharge battery Switch inverter OFF and allow to cool for 15 minutes Clear blocked fan or remove objects covering unit Move the inverter to a cooler place Reduce load if continuous operation is required Verify the charging system is properly regulated and the battery is 12 volts nominal 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Table 1 XPower Plus Specifications XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus AC output voltage 120 volts AC 120 volts AC 120 volts AC nominal DC input voltage 10 15 volts DC 10 15 volts DC 10 15 volts DC range Continuous AC 150 watts 320 watts 560 watts output power 5 mi
5. D IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT AND b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision December 2002 Revision 1 Part Number 445 0215 01 01 Contact Information Web www xantrex com Email CustomerService xantrex com Phone 604 422 2777 Phone 1 800 670 0707 Toll Free North America Fax 604 420 2145 iii iv Table of Contents 1 Introduction 0 0 ccc eee cece eens 7 About the XPower Plus Inverters 7 About This Guide 0 0 0 e eee eee 8 2 Important Safety Information 9 Warnings and Cautions 00 eee eee 9 Additional Safety Guidelines 12 3 XPower Features 0 cece cece eee eens 13 AG Front Panel nina 13 DC Back Panel 2 eg 16 4 Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters 21 Choosing a Location 0 0 0 0 ee eee eee 21 Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts 23 Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus for Loads Over 150 Watts 24 5 Operating the XPower Inverter 28 Operating Conditions and Guidelines 28 6 Maintaining Battery Con
6. R ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT 47 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 Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province WARNING Limitations on Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that this power supply is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes 48 Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorizati
7. dition 32 7 Troubleshooting cece eee reece eee 34 Common Problems 00 eee 35 Troubleshooting Reference 5 36 8 Specifications 0 cece cee cee eee eee 41 9 Limited Warranty lese 43 10 Other Xantrex Products eeee 51 vi 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an XPower Plus Inverter The XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus are part of a family of ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from Xantrex Technology Inc the leader in high frequency inverter design About the XPower Plus Inverters Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle boat RV or directly from a dedicated 12 volt battery 400 and 700 watt only the XPower efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC products such as portable stereos laptop computers TVs VCRs and other similar products The XPower employs reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes the following automatic features to ensure safe and trouble free operation e Low battery alarm e Low voltage shutdown High voltage shutdown e Overload shutdown e Over temperature shutdown e Short circuit protection About This Guide To get the best performance from your XPower inverter Xantrex recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using the inverter and then save it for future refer
8. ence This guide contains Important safety information nstructions for connecting the inverter e Operating guidelines Troubleshooting guidelines Warranty and service information 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower 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 Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the XPower or other equipment Warnings and Cautions Warning Shock Hazard Keep children away from the XPower inverter The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Warning Heated Surface The XPower housing may become uncomfortably warm reaching 140 F 60 C under extended high power operation Ensure that at least 2 inches 5 cm of air surround the inverter During operation keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures Warning Explosion Hazard Do not use the XPower 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 XPower in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike sealed batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ign
9. er is used in a work environment Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts Follow these steps to connect the XPower 175 Plus or XPower 400 Plus inverter 1 Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor of your vehicle 2 Make sure the On Off switch on the front panel is off 3 The XPower 175 Plus has a power cord with lighter plug hard wired into it so you do not need to complete this step If you have a XPower 400 Plus take the power cord equipped with the lighter plug Figure 5 and place the ring terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 4 Caution Make sure you connect red to red and black to black and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly 23 4 Place the inverter s lighter plug in the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket or a 12 volt outlet 5 Tum on the front panel On Off switch The green POWER light indicates that the XPower is operating normally and that AC power is available at the outlet 6 Plug in the AC appliance you want to operate 7 Ifyou disconnect the battery turn the inverter off first Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus for Loads Over 150 Watts You must connect the XPower 400 Plus or XPower 700 Plus directly to a 12 volt battery if you are going to operate loads greater than 150 watts continuously When the inverter is connected this way you can operate load
10. er will run some small loads but not larger ones Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Voltage drop across DC cables Shorten cables or use heavier cables 37 Measured inverter output is too low Possible Cause Suggested Remedy A standard average reading AC voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage resulting in an apparent reading 5 15 volts too low The battery voltage is too low Alarm is sounding Possible Cause For accurate measurement the XPower modified sine wave output requires a true RMS voltmeter for accurate measurements Recharge the battery Suggested Remedy Low voltage shutdown or thermal shutdown has occurred 38 Shorten cables or use heavier cables Recharge battery Allow unit to cool Improve air circulation around unit Locate units in a cooler environment Reduce load if continuous operation is required Battery run time is less than expected Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product power consumption is higher than rated The battery is old or defective The battery is not being charged properly Power dissipation in DC cables Use a larger battery to make up for the increased power requirement Replace the battery Some chargers are not able to fully recharge a battery Make sure that you use a powerful charger Use shorter heavier DC cables The AC load will not operate The FAULT light is on Possible Cause Suggested
11. fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations and high input voltage from lightning strikes 3 the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs 4 the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer 5 the product if its original identification trade mark serial number markings have been defaced altered or removed 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 46 OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVE
12. he above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility 50 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Plus Inverter has expired if the inverter was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation if other conditions of the warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee To return your XPower Plus Inverter for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Material Authorization Policy on page 49 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete inverters or inverters with excessive damage an additional fee will be charged If applicable you will be contacted by Customer Service once your inverter has been received 10 Other Xantrex Products To see the range of products offered by Xantrex visit our web site at http ww
13. hock or burn Buzz in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower The best solution is to use an audio system with a good quality filter 35 Television Interference The XPower is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals If TV signals are weak you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the screen Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem e Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the XPower and the TV antenna and cables e Adjust the orientation of the XPower television antenna and cables Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible e Try a different TV Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference Troubleshooting Reference This section describes problems their symptoms possible causes and specific remedies 36 The AC load will not operate No inverter lights are on Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Battery is defective Check battery and replace if required The inverter has been connected Check connection to battery The with reverse DC input polarity inverter has likely been damaged and needs to be repaired Have the unit repaired not covered under warranty Loose cable connections Check cables and connections Tighten as required Invert
14. igure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus T AC Outlets XPower 175 Plus An AC receptacle is located on one end of the XPower 175 Plus You can plug in any 120 volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 150 watts or less when the inverter is turned on XPower 400 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 400 Plus You can plug in any 120 volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 320 watts or less when the inverter is turned on XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 700 Plus You can plug in any 120 volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 560 watts or less when the inverter is turned on 2 On Off Switch When the On Off switch is on AC power is available at the outlet 3 POWER Light The green POWER light indicates that AC power is present at the outlet and that the XPower is operating normally 4 FAULT Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter has shut down Shutdown is caused by low or high battery voltage overload or excessively high temperatures Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns of an impending low voltage shutdown Ventilation Openings To prevent overheating ensure that the ventilation openings on the front and back panels are kept clear DC Back Panel Figure 3 shows the DC panel of
15. ited by sparks from electrical connections Caution AN Some chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Do not use the inverter with the following appliances Small battery operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Battery chargers used in hand power tools These chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger battery terminals Caution N Do not connect live AC power to the XPower s AC outlets The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF Do not connect any AC load which has its neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower Additional Safety Guidelines e Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104 F 40 C e Do not expose the XPower to water rain snow or spray Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and or damage to the XPower It may also void your product warranty 3 XPower Features This section describes the main features of the XPower inverters AC Front Panel Figure shows the AC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter OUTPNT 115VAC 60 Hz 9 quum emm Gem Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus F
16. nt panel On Off switch The green POWER light indicates that AC power is available at the outlets and that the inverter is operating normally Plug in the AC loads you want to operate If you disconnect the battery turn the inverter off first 27 5 Operating the XPower Inverter This section explains how to operate the XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus most efficiently Operating Conditions and Guidelines This section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the XPower Normal Operation When you connect the inverter to the vehicle s cigarette lighter or directly to the 12 volt outlet and turn on the On Off switch the green POWER light illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets You can now plug in your AC products and switch them on one at a time Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges its voltage decreases When the XPower senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10 7 volts it sounds an alarm If you ignore the alarm and the DC input voltage drops below 10 0 volts the inverter shuts down all loads to save the battery from further discharge The red FAULT light comes on 28 Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated too high see Table 1 on page 30 or a load that draws excessive surge power the XPower shuts down The red FAULT light comes on Over Temperature Shutdown The XPower shuts d
17. nutes AC output 175 watts 400 watts 700 watts power Maximum AC output 300 watts 600 watts 1000 watts surge power AC output frequency 60 4Hz 60 4 Hz 60 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave Battery drain with no 0 15 amps 0 20 amps 0 25 amps AC load at 12 V input 41 XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus Efficiency 90 90 90 maximum Ambient operating 32 F 104 F 32 F 104 F 32 F 104 F temperature range 0 C 40 C 0 C 40 C 0 C 40 C Low battery alarm 0 7 volts 10 7 volts 10 7 volts nominal Low battery shutdown 10 0 volts 10 0 volts 10 0 volts nominal High battery 5 0 volts 15 0 volts 15 0 volts shutdown point nominal Dimensions 51 8 x 41 8 x2 1 4in 57 8x41 8x2l A4in 7 1 4x 4 1 8 x2 1 4 in LxWxH 30 x 105 x 56 mm 149 x 105 x 56 mm 186 x 105 x 56 mm Weight 1 lb 3 oz 1 lb 6 oz 1 Ib 14 oz 550 grams 655 grams 900 grams 42 9 Limited Warranty 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 XPower Plus Inverter This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 1 one year from the date of purchase at point of sale to you the original end user customer What will Xantrex do Xantrex will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of cha
18. oltage shutdown Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting They are not intended for constant deep discharge Regularly operating the XPower from a vehicle battery until the low voltage alarm sounds will shorten the life of the battery Consider connecting the XPower to a separate deep discharge type battery if you will be frequently running electrical products for extended periods of time If you are not going to use the XPower for more than a week turn off the On Off switch The inverter draws less than 0 25 amps when the On Off switch is on and no load is connected but it will eventually discharge the battery 33 7 Troubleshooting This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower inverter If you have a problem with the inverter please review this section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex please prepare for the call by writing down the following details nverter s serial number How long the inverter has been in use e Where it is installed Appliances operating when the problem occurred A brief description of the problem 34 Common Problems Warning Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Do not dismantle the XPower It does not contain any user serviceable parts Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical s
19. on RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your operating manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return e Acopy of your dated proof of purchase When you ship 1 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 49 2 Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box Areturn address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable Acontact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to t
20. own automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature The red FAULT light comes on High Input Voltage Shutdown If a defective battery charging system causes the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels the XPower shuts down automatically The red FAULT light comes on Shutting the Inverter Off e Ifyou are going to disconnect the battery turn the inverter off first Turn the inverter off using the front panel On Off switch Operating Normal Loads The XPower is capable of continuously powering most 120 volt AC products with the following power rating maximums 29 Table 1 Power and Surge Ratings 5 minute Max Continuous Surge Rating Inverter Power Rating Power Rating Maximum XPower 175 Plus 175 watts 150 watts 300 watts XPower 400 Plus 400 watts 320 watts 600 watts XPower 700 Plus 700 watts 560 watts 1000 watts 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 above or less will operate normally with the XPower inverter 30 Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements The power or wattage rating of AC loads is the average amount of power they use Some appliances consume more power than their power rating when they are first turned on TVs monitors and electric motors are some products that have high surge
21. rge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty 43 Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex 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 and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your merchant If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Phone 604 422 2777 Toll Free North America 1 800 670 0707 Fax 604 420 2145
22. s of any size up to 320 watts continuously with a XPower 400 Plus and 560 watts continuously with a XPower 700 Plus 24 Warning N Batteries contain corrosive materials and present an electrical shock hazard To prevent irritation and burns wear protective eyewear and clothing when you install the inverter or work with the batteries Take special care to ensure that metal tools and personal metal objects like rings and bracelets do not contact the battery terminals Follow these steps to make a direct battery connection 1 Place the inverter on a flat surface 2 Make sure the On Off switch on the front panel is off 25 Caution Reverse Polarity AN Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the 26 XPower must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty Take the cables equipped with battery clips on one end Figure 6 and place the ring terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 4 Caution Make sure you connect red to red and black to black and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly Fasten the positive red clip to the positive battery post and then fasten the negative black clip to the negative battery post Turn on the fro
23. the XPower 175 Plus inverter xantrex e amp gt 42 gt amp es 4S Gp aaa os GD GD Ga CAUTIO 12 VDC REVERSE POLARITY 17A max WILL DAMAGE UNIT 9 Assembled in China 9 Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus 16 Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters CAUTION REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT Assembled in China Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus T Fan and Ventilation Openings The cooling fan on the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 100 watts When the inverter is turned on the fan may operate momentarily The ventilation openings should not be covered at any time the inverter is operating 17 2 Positive and 3 Negative Cabling Terminals For XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus you connect the ring terminals on the power cables to these terminals To ensure correct polarity red must be connected to red and black must be connected to black Figure 5 Lighter Plug Cable Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery Caution AN The XPower 175 Plus can not power loads over 150 watts so it is not equipped with cabling terminals and can not be run from a 12 volt battery Types of Connections Cable Clamps Battery Product Lighter Plug Connection Connection XPower
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25. xantrex t 1 800 670 0707 toll free t 604 422 2777 f 604 420 2145 e customerservice xantrex com www xantrex com 445 0215 01 01 Printed in China XPower Inverter 400 PLUS model shown 175 PLUS 400 PLUS 700 PLUS xantrex Power XPower Inverter 175 Plus 400 Plus 700 Plus Owner s Manual About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc is a world leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility scale systems for wind solar batteries fuel cells microturbines and backup power applications in both grid connected and standalone systems Xantrex products include inverters battery chargers programmable power supplies and variable speed drives that convert supply control clean and distribute electrical power 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 Notice of Copyright XPower 175 Plus 400 Plus 700 Plus Inverter Owner s Manual December 2002 Xantrex International reserved Disclaimer WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDE
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