Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5000 Xantrex Technology
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by XPower Inverter 5000 Owner’s Guide XPower_Inverter_5000_Owners_Guide.book Page i Frid ay, April 4, 2008 2:59 PM.
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadin g 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, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connect ed and stand-alone systems.
iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’ s Guide is to provide explanations an d procedures for operating, mainta ining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 5000 . Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating and troubleshootin g the inv erter .
About T his Guide iv 975-0376-01-01 Organization This Guide is organized into four ch ap ters an d one appendi x. Chapter 1 describes the standard features of the XPower In verter 5000 , as well as its protection features. Chapter 2 provides information on the dif ferent parts of the XPower Inverter 5000 .
v Important Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT : Read and save this Owner ’ s Guide for future reference. This chapter contains importan t safety instructions for the XPower Inverter 5000 .
Safety vi 975-0376-01-01 Precautions W hen W orking W ith Batteries 1. Follow all instructions publi shed by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosio n. 2. W orking in the vicinity of lead-a cid batteries is dangerous.
Safety 975-0376-01-01 vii 10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 1 1. W ear complete eye protection and clothing protect ion. A void touching your eyes wh ile wo rking near batter ies. 12.
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975-0376-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - -.
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1–1 1 Introduction The XPower Inverter 5000 has been designed to give you quality power , ease of use, and reliability . Please take a few moments to read th is chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features.
Introduction 1–2 975-0376-01-01 Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lig htweight, and easy to operate. • Loads can be powere d directly from the AC ou tle ts. • Easy-to-read indicators on the fro nt panel let you mo nitor system performance at a glance.
2–1 2 F eatur es Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main feature s of the XPower Inverter 5000 . Familiarize yourself with them before operating the inverter .
Fe a t u r e s 2–2 975-0376-01-01 AC P a n e l Figure 2-1 AC Pane l Feature Description 1 On/Off Switch turns the inverter ’ s con trol circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect swit ch. Disconn ect DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter .
975-0376-01-01 2–3 5 S tatus D isplay: Shows V oltage, Current or AC Power . VO L T AG E : Indicates battery vo ltage at th e input terminal of the inverter in volts (V). CURRENT : Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps (A).
Fe a t u r e s 2–4 975-0376-01-01 DC P anel Figure 2-2 DC P anel Fea t u re D es c r ip t io n 1 Chassis Ground Lug connects to vehicle chassis. 2 V entilation Opening and Fan Assembly must not be obst ructed for the proper operation of the inverter .
975-0376-01-01 2–5 Remote Switch Figure 2-3 Remote Switch Fea t u re D es c r ip t io n 1 Remote On/Off Switch turns the inverter ’ s control circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect switch. Disconnect DC power before working on any circ uits connected to the inverter .
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3–1 3 Oper ation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the inve rter efficiently and effectively . Specifically , this chapter: • Gives procedures for operating th e inverter from the front panel • .
Operation 3–2 975-0376-01-01 Operating Sever al Loads at Once If you are going to operate several lo ads from the inverter, turn them on separately after you have turned the inverter on.
Operating Limits 975-0376-01-01 3–3 Operating Limits P ower Output The XPower Inverter 5000 can deliver up to 4000 W continuous and up to 5000 W for five minutes.
Operation 3–4 975-0376-01-01 Inverter Loads The inverter will operate most AC lo ads continuously within its power rating of 4000 W . However , some appliances and equip ment may be difficult to operate, and other applia nc es may actually be dam aged if you try to operate them with the inverter.
Routine Maintenance 975-0376-01-01 3–5 Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to k eep your inverter operating properly . Periodically you should: • Clean the ex terior of the inverter with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of du st and dirt.
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4–1 4 T roubleshooting Chapter 4 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter , please review this chapter before contacting place of purchase.
T roubleshooting 4–2 975-0376-01-01 T roubleshooting Refer ence W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0376-01-01 4–3 E03 : Flashing Fault LED: Flashing Alarm: Beeping Inverter is in back- EMF (backfeed) protection shutdown. The AC output is being supplied with back-EMF (backfeed). Check that no other source of electrical power is connected to the AC outp ut circuits of the inverter .
T roubleshooting 4–4 975-0376-01-01 8 E09 : Flashing Fault LED: Flashing Alarm: Beeping Inverter ’ s DC terminal is in over temperature shutdown. Loose connection between the inverter ’ s DC terminal and the DC input battery cable. The DC input battery cable is undersized.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0376-01-01 4–5 12 N/A No AC output voltage; there is DC input voltage indication. Inverter fuse open. GFCI outlet tripped. The inverter could have been connected with reverse DC inpu t polarity . Inverter fuses are not user-replaceable.
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A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications, for the inverter . Electrical P erformance Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications A–2 975-0376-01-01 Physical Specifications Accessory Length 18 1/2" (47 cm) W idt h 8" (20 cm) Height 6 1/4" (16 cm) W ei ght 24.1 lb. (10.9 kg) Remote On/Off switch (Part number: 100-0830-01-01) On/Of f Switch with 10-foot communications cable.
975-0376-01-01 WA–1 W a rranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cov er and how long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology Inc. ("X a ntrex") and covers defects in workmansh ip and m a teri als in your XPower Inverter 5000 .
W arranty and Return Information WA–2 975-0376-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir ed? 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.
975-0376-01-01 WA–3 IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE F OR: (a)ANY SPECI AL, INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL OR CO NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LO ST REVENUES, F AILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED S.
W arranty and Return Information WA–4 975-0376-01-01 If you ar e re turning a pr oduct to a Xa ntrex Auth orized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material aut horization (RMA ) number is not required.
975-0376-01-01 WA–5 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPower Inverter 5000 package, record the followi ng informatio n and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llowing det ails befo re calling.
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An important point after buying a device Xantrex Technology 5000 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Xantrex Technology 5000 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Xantrex Technology 5000 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Xantrex Technology 5000 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Xantrex Technology 5000 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Xantrex Technology 5000, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Xantrex Technology 5000.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Xantrex Technology 5000. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Xantrex Technology 5000 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
