Xantrex Technology RV2012 - Manual (Page 2)

Xantrex RV Series Inverter/Charger Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................1
THEORY OF INVERTER OPERATION................................................................4
Waveform...................................................................................................................................................4
Regulation ..................................................................................................................................................4
Search Sense Mode Using Optional RC7 Remote...................................................................................5
BATTERY CHARGER ..........................................................................................6
Theory of Operation..................................................................................................................................6
Transfer Switching Speed .........................................................................................................................6
Battery Terminology .................................................................................................................................6
Charger Terminology................................................................................................................................7
Three Stage Battery Charging..................................................................................................................7
BATTERY CHARGER CONTROLS AND LED INDICATOR................................8
Charger LED .............................................................................................................................................8
Generator Requirements...........................................................................................................................8
Batteries......................................................................................................................................................9
Selection of Battery Type..........................................................................................................................9
Battery Care and Maintenance ..............................................................................................................10
Battery Installation..................................................................................................................................11
Battery Sizing...........................................................................................................................................12
Battery Hookup Configurations.............................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................14
Environment.............................................................................................................................................14
AC WIRING ........................................................................................................15