Xantrex Technology RM1012 - Manual (Page 23)

Operating the Inverter/Charger
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Operating the Inverter/Charger
This section provides guidelines for operating the Xantrex HD.
Turning the inverter on and running loads
To run loads:
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Put the switch in the On position by pressing down.
• Check that the inverter LED is illuminated and AC LED is off if you are
not connected to shorepower.
• Connect appliances one at a time to the inverter. Don’t connect too
many high-surge appliances at once. You may notice some appliances
halt or dim momentarily while another is starting up.
Running in extremes of hot or cold temperatures
Hot In extremely hot conditions, the inverter may shut down sooner than it
would in normal or cold temperatures. The unit may be hotter than the
outside air temperature when parked on hot pavement, for example.
When the ambient temperature is high, reduce the number of loads.
Cold In extreme cold temperatures, your batteries may have less stored energy. At
0 °F (– 18 °C) your battery has only half the standby power than it has at
77 °F (25 °C).
Restarting after a shutdown
If the appliances stop operating suddenly, it usually means that the battery
voltage is too low or you have drawn too much power for too long. Try
restarting the inverter by turning the switch off, then on again. If you are
running several loads, try disconnecting one or two of them. If it doesn’t
start right away, let the inverter rest a few minutes, then try again. The
batteries should be recharged as soon as possible. If it still refuses to power
your loads, start the vehicle to charge the batteries.
Note: Turning the switch off, then on again to restart after a shutdown
should only be considered a temporary measure. The batteries likely
need to be recharged.