Xantrex Technology 150 - Manual (Page 13)

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• AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load
that is rated higher than 150 watts or 0.65 amps or that
draws excessive surge power, the 150 Inverter shuts
down. The
PWR light stays on, and the light
comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded.
Note: High startup surge requirements The power,
or “wattage” rating of an AC load is the average amount
of power it uses. When they are first turned on, many
AC loads consume more power than their continuous
power rating. TVs, monitors, and electric motors are
examples of loads that have high surge requirements at
start up. Although the 150 Inverter can supply
momentary surge power to 300 watts, some loads rated
less than 150 watts can exceed its surge capabilities and
trigger the AC overload shutdown feature. (See
page 12
for troubleshooting procedures.)
• High Battery Voltage Shutdown If a defective battery
charging system causes the battery voltage to rise to
dangerously high levels, the inverter shuts down
automatically. The
PWR light stays on, and the
light comes on.
• High Temperature Shutdown If the inverter exceeds
its safe operating temperature because of insufficient
ventilation or a high-temperature environment, it
sounds an alarm and shuts down automatically. The
PWR
light stays on, and the light comes on. When the
inverter has cooled sufficiently, it restarts automatically.