Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL - Manual (Page 26)

Operation
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Battery Charging
Connection
cord When you are connected to shorepower, the Charge indicator is
illuminated and the unit is both passing power through to the appliances
and charging the batteries. To avoid low voltage problems, make sure
your connection cord to shorepower is not too long or too light to support
the loads you are running. A 12 gauge or larger extension cord is
recommended.
AC voltage If the Charge indicator flashes slowly (about twice per second), this
means the AC voltage is out of range and your batteries are not charging.
Using Shorepower
If you are running too many loads you may either trip the AC system
breaker if one is installed, or the shorepower breaker. Reduce the load and
reset the affected breaker.
The charger will automatically reduce battery charging if other AC loads
are connected. This feature helps to prevent nuisance tripping of the
shorepower breaker.
Miscellaneous Hints
Automatic
shutdown The inverter automatically turns off if it has not detected any AC loads for
8 hours when AC load is less than 15W or the loads are so small the
inverter cannot detect them, such as an alarm clock or a small television
(less than 15W).
Output power The total output of the inverter/charger is 1000 watts.
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Connect delay
to AC power If you are connected to shorepower, the Charge indicator should be on
and the Inverter indicator off. The Charge indicator may blink slowly
when you first apply shorepower because of a connect delay (about 30
seconds), but then will illuminate steadily.
Load failure If any loads fail to operate, or the inverter shuts down, refer to Chapter 4,
“Troubleshooting” for suggestions.
Note: The IP1012 AL does not provide any warning before it shuts
down. If you need to operate a critical AC load, be sure there are no
heavy loads connected and that the batteries have been recently
charged.
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