Xantrex Technology 1500 manual

by XP ower 1500 P ortable Household P ower Owner's Guide 445-0127-01-01 REV . 2 Printed in China t 1 408-987-6030 f 1 360-925-5143 www .xantrex.com[...]

by XPower 1500 Portable Household Power Owner’s Guide[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leading supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utili ty-s cale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fu el cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st and-alone systems. Xantrex products include in[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions Misuse of XPower 1500 ma y resu lt in danger to the user . W e urge you to pay special attention to a ll CAU T ION and W ARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to XPower 1500 or t o other equipment. W ARNING statements identify conditions that may result in [...]

Safety iv 445-0127-01-01 Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate char ger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechar geable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower 1500. WA R N I N G : [...]

445-0127-01-01 v Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii 1 Introduction Topics Covered in the Guide - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Features and Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

Contents vi 445-0127-01-01 Connecting to an External Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Extended Operating Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Preparing the Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20 Con[...]

1–1 1 Introduction Thank you fo r purchasing XPow er 1500 Portable Household Power , the 1500-watt electronic generator that’ s portable and rechar geable. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, XPower 1500™ can run a wi de range of electrical products – from power to ol s to entertainment equipment, and even refrigerators. XPow er 1500?[...]

1–2 445-0127-01-01 F eatures and Accessories A brief overview of XPower 1500 ’ s features is provided below . For complete information, be sure to r ead this manual fully . Figure 1-1 below shows XPower 1500 ’ s key features and accessories. Figure 1-1 F eatures and Accessories[...]

Assembling the Handle 445-0127-01-01 1–3 Assembling the Handle Figure 1-2 below shows how to assemble the handle and attach it to XPower 1500 . Figure 1-2 Handle Assembly[...]

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2–1 2 Oper ation Chapter 2 explains how to operate the XPower 15 00 efficien tly and effectively . The following topics are covered in this chapter: • “Power Ratings and Battery Life” • “XPower 1500 Basic Operation” • “Indicators, Controls, and Conn ection Points” • “Powering 1 15-volt AC Products” • “Powering 12-volt [...]

2–2 445-0127-01-01 P ower Ratings and Battery Life AC powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower 15 00 is capable of generat ing a maximum of 1350 watts (maximum continuous) to power AC products plugged into the AC outlets. As an example, a lamp with a 40-watt light bulb can be operate d from XPower 15[...]

XP ower 1500 Basic Operation 445-0127-01-01 2–3 XP ower 1500 Basic Operation Operating 115-volt A C Products 1. Ensure XPower 1500’ s battery pack is fully charged. See “Recharging XPower 1500” on page 2– 16 for details. 2. T urn the AC Outlets switch ON. The green POWER light indicate s AC power is available at the AC outlets. 3. Plug th[...]

2–4 445-0127-01-01 Rechargi ng XP ower 1500 1. The battery’ s charge level may be seen by pressing the Battery Status switch on the AC Power Panel. 2. T o recharge, plug the AC Char ger into a standard 115-volt AC outlet and the DC plug into the DC Power Socket (located on the DC Power Panel). The Rechar ge Indicator on the AC Char ger will cha[...]

Indicators , Controls , and Connection P oints 445-0127-01-01 2–5 Indicators , Controls , and Connection P oints AC Power Panel As shown in Figure 3 below , the AC Power Panel contains the Battery Stat us Switch, Battery Level Indicat or , AC Outlets Switch, AC Power Light, Fault Light, and dual AC Outlets. Battery Status Switch / Battery Level I[...]

2–6 445-0127-01-01 When the battery pack is fully char ged, all four lights will illuminate. When discharged (empty), only th e red light will illuminate and the battery pack must be recharged promptly . Figure 4 shows the batte ry pack to be approximately ¾ full. Battery charge level is indicated mo st accurately when the battery pack has been [...]

Indicators , Controls , and Connection P oints 445-0127-01-01 2–7 Figure 2-3 DC P o wer P anel Important: The vents below th e DC Power Socket should never be covered or blocked when XPower 1500 is used. These vents are essen tial for maintaining optimal performance.[...]

2–8 445-0127-01-01 High Power 12- volt DC Te r m i n a l s Referenced in Figure 6 below , the High Power DC T erminals are wire d directly to XPower 1500’ s battery pack and supply po wer for jump- starting a vehicle. See “V ehicle or Boat Engin e Starting” on page 2–14 for details. These terminals also can be u sed to connect an external[...]

P owering 115-volt A C Products 445-0127-01-01 2–9 P owering 115-volt AC Pr oducts XPower 1500 is capable of powe ring most 1 15-volt AC products and equipment that use 1350 watts or l ess. Its AC output waveform, called a “quasi-sine wave” or “modified sin e wave”, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power[...]

2–10 445-0127-01-01 3. While operating the AC product you can check the level of the battery as detailed in Figure 2-2, “Battery level Indicator” on page 2–6. Thi s will tell you the approxim ate char ge level of th e battery and whether you are approaching the point when recharging is required. 4. As the battery pack becomes near ly discha[...]

P owering 115-volt A C Products 445-0127-01-01 2–11 Battery Operating Times Below are typical AC products that may be operated by XPower 15 00 with estimated operating times. See “C onnect ing to an Ext ernal Battery” on page 2–20 for in formation about con n ecting to an external battery to increase operating time. Operating times will var[...]

2–12 445-0127-01-01 P owering 12-volt DC Accessories Connecting 12-volt DC Accessories XPower 1500 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a vehicle’ s lighter socket. Simply ins e rt the ac cessory’ s plug into the DC Power Socket on XPower 1500’ s DC Power Panel. XPower 1500’ s DC Power Socket will operate any 12-volt DC [...]

P owering 12-volt DC Accessories 445-0127-01-01 2–13 Battery Operating Times Below are typical DC accessories that may be operated by XPower 1500 with estimated operating times. Operating times will vary depend ing on the battery char ge level and the specific accessory being operated. (1) Represents actual p ower consumpti on as measured on samp[...]

2–14 445-0127-01-01 V ehicle or Boat Engine Starting Jump-starting Dir ectly to the Battery XPower 1500 may be use d to ju mp -start a 12-volt vehicle or small boat engine using standard j ump-start ca bles available from most auto parts stores. Jump-starting causes very high curre nt sur ges and possible sparking. Unless care is taken, the possi[...]

V ehicle or Boat Engine Starting 445-0127-01-01 2–15 7. As far from the battery as possible, connect the cable’ s black negative (-) clamp to the engine block, cylinde r head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the eng ine. Do not a ttach the black negative clamp to the engine’ s battery terminal. 8. T ake the ot he r end of the jump-sta[...]

2–16 445-0127-01-01 Recharging XP ower 1500 Charging Options These charging options are possible with XPower 1500: • Charging with the fully automati c “plug-in-and-forget” AC Charger . • Charg ing from your veh icle as you drive with the DC Char ging Cable. • Charging from a generator equipped with a 12-volt battery charging outlet. ?[...]

Recharging XP ower 1500 445-0127-01-01 2–17 Recharging with the A C Charger XPower 1500’ s 5-amp AC Cha rger of fers the convenience of “plug-in- and-forget” rechar ging. T o use the AC Charger , follow these steps: 1. Disconnect any 12-volt D C acce ssories and turn the AC Outlets Switch off. 2. Plug the other end of the AC Ch arger into[...]

2–18 445-0127-01-01 9. After the AC Charger is turned off or disconnected from an AC outlet, the Recharge Indicator may co ntinue to illuminate for a brief period. This is normal and occurs because of the residual electrical energy that is stored in the AC Char ge r ’ s circuitry . Recharging fr om your V ehicle Using the DC Char ging Cable, XP[...]

Recharging XP ower 1500 445-0127-01-01 2–19 Recharging with a Gener ato r’ s 12-volt DC P ower Outlet Rechargin g XPower 1500 from a ge nerator using the AC Char ger is possible, but could require extended generator running time before XPower 1500 is fully charged. Since many generators ha ve an auxiliary regulated 12-volt DC output designed fo[...]

2–20 445-0127-01-01 Connecting to an External Battery Extended Operating Time Much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting XP ower 1500 to an additional ex ternal battery . For example, an external 17 amp- hour battery will increase XPower 15 00’ s op era ting time by about 33%. Since XPower 1500 uses three 17 amp-hou r batter[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 445-0127-01-01 2–21 The cable and connectors specified ab ove are typically available at R V , marine, or auto parts stores. When possible, we recommend purchasing one length of cable with red insulatio n and the other length of cable with black insulation. Use the red cable length to connect the positive termina[...]

2–22 445-0127-01-01 5. Use the black T erminal Cover to fasten the 5/16” ring type connector on the other end of the ne gative (black or marked ne gative) cabl e to XPower 1500’ s nega tive High Power DC T erminal (black). Aga in, tighten firmly , but do not over tighten. 6. T o disconnect the external battery , simply follow steps 2-5 in rev[...]

Battery Replacement 445-0127-01-01 2–23 Battery Replacement The batteries used in XPower 1500 are a high quality , state-of-the-art design that will serve as a reliable po wer source for years when properly maintained. T o maximize battery life it is impo rtant to rechar ge XPower 1500’ s battery pack after each use, recharge fully every three [...]

2–24 445-0127-01-01 Obtaining a Battery Replacement The internal battery pack in your XP ower 150 0 is either version A or version B as described below: (A) T hree separate 17 amp-hour ba tteries, each with a positive and negative terminal visible, conn ected in parallel with cables. or (B) A single 51 amp-hour battery pack with only on e positiv[...]

Battery Replacement 445-0127-01-01 2–25 T o maximize run time, select a battery with the highest amp-hour rating. It is acceptable to use batteries with ratings of 18 or 21 amp-hours provided all three batteries have the same amp-hour rating. Do not install replacement batteries unless all are s ealed, lead acid, AGM designs with the same amp-hou[...]

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3–1 3 T roubleshooting Chapter 3 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower 1500. If you have a problem with the inverter , please review this chapter before contacting your dealer . If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact your dealer , record the details on the form “Information About Y o[...]

3–2 445-0127-01-01 4. T ry a different TV . Dif ferent models of TV sets vary greatly in their susceptibility to interference. T r oubleshooting Reference T able 3-1 T roubleshooting Reference Problem P ossible Cause Solution AC Product will not operate, red F AUL T light is on. Product rated more t han 1350 W , safety overload circuit has trippe[...]

A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains the mechanical and electrical specifications of the XPower 1500 Portable House hold Power. Specifications are subject to change w ithout notice. 12-volt DC Section 115-volt A C Section Internal battery type sealed lead acid, AGM Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 Vdc Internal battery capacity 51 Ah Maxi[...]

A–2 445-0127-01-01 Charging System Mechanical AC charger - bulk charging current (maximum) 5 A Bulk charge to float charge transition voltage (peak charging voltage) 14.4 V Float charge to bulk charge transition voltage (charge restart voltage) 13.6 V Dimensions (L W H) without handle 15.6 × 12.3 × 14.5 in (39.5 × 31.3 × 37 cm) Height (with h[...]

445-0127-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is pro vided by Xantrex T echnolog y Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in w orkmanship and materials in y our XPower 1500 Portable Household Power. This warranty period lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase[...]

W arranty and Return WA–2 445-0127-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir e d? In any warranty claim, da ted proof of purchase must accompany the product and th e product must not have been disass embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated purchas[...]

W arranty and Return 445-0127-01-01 WA–3 Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warrant ies. T o the extent you are entitled to i mplied warranties under federal law , to the extent permitted by ap plicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited W arranty . Some states a [...]

W arranty and Return WA–4 445-0127-01-01 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower 1500 Port able Household Power has expir ed, if the u nit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installatio n, if other co nditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or rep[...]