Xantrex XPower Powerpack 300 User manual

Xantrex Inverter 300
Owner’s Guide
445-0139-01-01 Printed in China
Web: www.xantrex.com
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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 stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery
chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that
convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
Trademarks
Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc.
© 2001 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
Notice of Copyright
Xantrex Inverter 300 Owner’s Guide © September 2001 Xantrex
International.
Disclaimer
Unless specifically agreed to in writing, Xantrex Technology Inc.,
(“Xantrex”):
(a) Makes no warranty as to the accuracy, sufficiency, or suitability of
any technical or other information provided in its manuals or other
documentation.
(b) Assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage, whether
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.While every precaution has been taken to ensure the
accuracy of the contents of this guide, Xantrex International assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that specifications
and product functionality may change without notice.
Date and Revision
October 2001, Revision 3
Part Number
445-0139-01-01
Contact Information
Web: www.xantrex.com
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
Fax: [phone]
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Contents
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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Xantrex 300 Inverter Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AC Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Connecting the 300 Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fastening the Inverter to a Mounting Surface . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the 300 Inverter to DC Power . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Cigarette Plug Wire Assembly . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Battery Clip Wire Assembly. . . . . . . . . . 11
Hardwiring the Inverter to the Battery . . . . . . . . . . 13
Disconnecting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacing the In-Line Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. Operating the 300 Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Statuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Interference With Electronic Equipment. . . . . . . . . 20
6. Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Returning a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To Place of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To Xantrex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Out-of-Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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