Document Outline

• About Xantrex
  • Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls wi...
• Trademarks
  • PROwatt is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of XantrexTec...
  • Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective o...
• Notice of copyright
  • PROwatt1000 Inverter Owner’s Guide © January 2001 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
• Disclaimer
  • While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Xantr...
• Date and Revision
  • January 2001, Revision 1
• Part number
  • 445-0116-01-01
• Contact Information
  • Web: www.xantrex.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-670-0707 Fax: 1-800-994-7828
• About This Guide
  • Purpose
  • Scope
  • Organization
  • Conventions Used
    • Note
  • Related Information
  • Important Safety Information
  • General Precautions
    • 2. Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damage...
  • Explosive Gas Precautions
  • Precautions When Working With Batteries
    • 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equi...
    • 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
    • 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
    • 4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or shor...
    • 5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. L...
    • 6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the positive terminal from the battery first. M...
  • Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances
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  • Contents
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  • Introduction
  • Quality Power
  • Ease of Use
  • Comprehensive Protection
    • Low battery alarm
    • Low voltage shutdown
    • High voltage shutdown
    • Overload shutdown
    • Over temperature shutdown
    • GFCI protection
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  • PROwatt 1000 Features
  • Materials List
  • Front Panel (AC End)
    • Figure 2-1 Front Panel: AC End
  • Back Panel (DC End)
    • Figure 2-2 Back Panel: DC End
  • Remote On/Off Switch
    • Figure 2-3 Remote On/Off Switch
• 3
  • Installation
  • Safety Instructions
  • Installation Codes
  • Installation Tools and Materials
    • Tools
    • Materials
  • Overview of Installation Steps
    • 1. Design the installation: calculate battery capacity and charging requirements.
    • 2. Choose a location.
    • 3. Connect to an existing AC circuit (if required).
    • 4. Install the remote On/Off switch.
    • 5. Mount the inverter.
    • 6. Connect the chassis ground.
    • 7. Connect the DC cables.
  • Designing Your Installation
    • Calculating Battery Requirements
    • Choosing a Charging System
  • Choosing a Location
  • Connecting to an Existing AC Circuit
    • AC Wiring Precautions
      • Maintain correct wiring polarity.
    • AC Wiring Procedure
      • To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring:
        • 1. Make sure no DC voltage is being supplied to the inverter, and make sure no AC voltage is pres...
        • 2. Remove the bottom plate from the inverter. This gives you access to the AC terminal blocks. Se...
        • 3. Remove the knockout on the DC end of the inverter.
        • 4. Feed 3-conductor 14 AWG AC cable through the hole.
        • 5. Insert a cable clamp for electrical junction boxes to hold the cable in place.
        • 6. Connect the ground lead of the AC cable (green or bare wire) to the internal terminal block la...
        • 7. Strip 1/4 inch (6 mm) of insulation from the line (black) and neutral (white) leads, and conne...
          • Figure 3-1 Bottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal Blocks
    • Installing Transfer Switches in AC Circuits
      • Figure 3-2 Simple Transfer Switching
      • Figure 3-3 Automatic Transfer Switch
  • Installing the Remote On/Off Switch
    • To install the remote On/Off switch:
      • 1. Cut out the template printed on pageD–5 and position it on the wall where you want to install...
      • 2. Mark the location of the two screw holes and the area to be cut out.
      • 3. Pilot drill the two screw holes.
      • 4. Cut out the square area.
      • 5. Feed the communications cable and connector through the cut-out hole in the panel, and route t...
      • 6. Plug the connector into the jack on the bottom of the inverter.
      • 7. Fasten the switch assembly using the two screws that are provided.
  • Mounting the Inverter
    • To mount the Prowatt 1000:
      • 1. Turn off the inverter’s On/Off switch.
      • 2. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in one ...
      • 3. Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the positions of the mounting screws, and...
      • 4. Pilot-drill the four mounting holes.
      • 5. Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion-resistant hardware sized #10 or la...
  • Connecting the Chassis Ground
    • Figure 3-4 Rear Panel Connections
    • Grounding Locations
      • Recreational Vehicle
      • Marine
      • Fixed Location (residential, for example)
  • Connecting DC Cables
    • Cabling Guidelines
      • Table 3-1 Recommended Wire Sizes and Lengths
    • Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines
      • To select the correct fuse type and size:
        • 1. Determine the total cold cranking amp rating for your battery(s). (The cold cranking amp ratin...
        • 2. Once you have determined the total cold cranking amp rating of your batteries, identify the co...
          • Table 3-2 Cold Cranking Amps / Ampere Interrupting Capacity
    • Cabling Procedure
      • Figure 3-5 Configuration for Normal Loads
      • Figure 3-6 Configuration for Heavy Loads
      • To connect the DC cables:
        • 1. Cut the cables to the correct length.
        • 2. Strip the appropriate amount of insulation off one end of each cable and attach the connectors...
        • 3. Strip about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) from the ends of the cables that will be connected to the inver...
        • 4. Install a fuse and fuse holder in the cable that will be used for the positive side of the DC ...
        • 5. Insert the stripped ends of the cables into the cabling terminals on the DC end of the inverte...
        • 6. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. Make a secure con...
        • 7. Before proceeding, make sure that the cable you have just installed connects the negative term...
        • 8. Connect the cable from the positive (red) terminal of the PROwatt 1000 to the positive termina...
        • 9. If you have installed a battery selector switch, use it to select one of the batteries or batt...
        • 10. Turn on the inverter’s On/Off switch.
        • 11. Check the front panel of the inverter. The VOLTS indicator should read 12–13 volts, depending...
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  • Operation
  • Turning the Inverter On and Off
    • To turn the inverter on and off from its front panel:
  • Operating Several Loads at Once
  • Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges
  • Using the Remote On/Off Switch
    • To operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch:
      • Note
  • Testing the GFCI-Protected AC Outlet
    • To test the GFCI protection:
      • 2. Plug a test lamp into the outlet.
  • Reading the Front Panel Indicators
    • Battery Voltage Indicator
    • Battery Current Indicator
    • OVER TEMP Indicator
    • OVER LOAD Indicator
  • Operating Limits
    • Power Output
    • Input Voltage
  • Inverter Loads
    • Problem Loads
    • Trouble Loads
  • Battery Charging Frequency
  • Routine Maintenance
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  • Troubleshooting
  • Common Problems
    • Buzz in Audio Equipment
    • Television Reception
  • Troubleshooting Reference
    • Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference
• A
  • Specifications
  • Electrical Performance (Inverter)
  • Physical (Inverter)
  • Dimensions (Remote On/Off Switch)
• B
  • Battery Types and Sizes
  • Battery Types
    • Automotive Starting Batteries
    • Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries
  • Battery Size
    • Importance
    • Battery Capacity Standards
      • Battery Reserve Capacity
      • Amp-hour (Ah) Capacity
  • Estimating Battery Requirements
    • To determine how much battery capacity you need:
      • 1. Determine how many watts are consumed by each appliance that you will operate from the PROwatt...
      • 2. Estimate how many hours each appliance will be operating each day.
      • 3. Calculate the daily watt-hours needed for each appliance.
      • 4. Add the total number of watt-hours needed for all the appliances and multiply it by the number...
      • 5. Divide the total watt-hours of AC load between charges by 10. This gives the battery Ah used b...
      • 6. Double the total Ah used between charges to get the recommended battery size in Ah.
    • Battery Sizing Example
    • Battery Sizing Worksheet
  • Using Multiple Batteries
    • Two Batteries Connected In Parallel
      • Figure B-1 Configuration for Normal Loads
    • Two Separate Battery Banks
      • Battery Selector Switch
        • Figure B-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads
  • Battery Tips
    • Explosive/Corrosive Gases
    • Temperature Sensitivity
    • Discharged Batteries
    • Electrolyte Level
    • Battery Connections
    • Battery State of Charge
• C
  • Alternators and Charging Systems
  • Charging System Requirements
  • Charging With an Engine Alternator
    • Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator
    • Using an Alternator Controller
    • Using a High-Output Alternator
  • Charging From AC Power
  • Charging From Alternative Energy Sources
• D
  • Product and System Information
  • Warranty
    • What does this warranty cover?
    • How long does the coverage last?
    • What does this warranty not cover?
    • What will Xantrex do?
    • How do you get service?
  • Return Material Authorization Policy
  • Return Material Procedure
    • 1. Contact Xantrex to obtain an RMA number and a shipping address.
    • 2. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Include the ...
      • How do other laws apply?
      • For our Canadian customers:
  • Information About Your System
  • Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template
    • Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template
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        • Index