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C
Battery Types and
Sizes
The batteries you use strongly affect the
performance of the PROwatt 3000. It is
important to connect the inverter to the correct
size and type of battery
.
The inform
ation in
Appendix C
will help you
select, connect, and maintain batteries that are
most appropriate for your application.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Contact Information
2
About this Guide
3
Conventions Used
5
Table of Contents
7
Important Safety Information
11
General Precautions
11
Explosive Gas Precautions
11
Precautions When Working with Batteries
12
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
12
1 Introduction
13
Quality Power
14
Ease of Use
14
Comprehensive Protection
15
2 Prowatt 3000 Features
17
Materials List
18
Front Panel (AC End)
19
Front Panel with AC Receptacle
20
Front Panel Showing AC Wiring Compartment
22
Back Panel (DC End)
23
Remote On/Off Switch
24
3 Installation
25
Safety Instructions
26
Installation Codes
26
Installation Tools and Materials
26
Tools
26
Materials
26
Overview of Installation Steps
27
Designing Your Installation
28
Calculating Battery Requirements
28
Choosing a Charging System
28
Choosing a Location
29
Connecting to an Existing AC Circuit
30
AC Wiring Precautions
30
AC Wiring Procedure
31
Installing Transfer Switches in AC Circuits
33
Installing the Remote On/Off Switch
34
Mounting the Inverter
35
Connecting the Chassis Ground
35
Grounding Locations
36
Connecting DC Cables
37
Cabling Guidelines
37
DC Fuses
38
Cabling Procedure
38
4 Operation
43
Turning the Inverter on and off
44
Using the Remote On/Off Switch
44
Turning the Inverter off between Charges
44
Operating Several Loads at Once
45
Resetting the AC Circuit Breaker
45
Reading the Front Panel Indicators
45
Battery Voltage Indicator
45
Battery Current Indicator
45
OVER TEMP Indicator (and Alarm)
46
OVER LOAD Indicator
46
Operating Limits
46
Power Output
46
Input Voltage
47
Inverter Loads
48
Problem Loads
48
Trouble Loads
48
Battery Charging Frequency
49
Routine Maintenance
49
5 Troubleshooting
51
Common Problems
52
Buzz in Audio Equipment
52
Television Reception
52
Troubleshooting Reference
53
Specifications
55
Electrical Performance (Inverter
56
Physical (Inverter
56
Dimensions (Remote On/Off Switch
56
Alternators and Charging Systems
57
Charging System Requirements
58
Charging with an Engine Alternator
58
Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator
58
Using an Alternator Controller
59
Using a High-Output Alternator
59
Charging from AC Power
59
Charging from Alternative Energy Sources
59
Battery Types and Sizes
61
Battery Types
62
Automotive Starting Batteries
62
Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries
62
Battery Size
63
Estimating Battery Requirements
64
Battery Sizing Example
64
Battery Sizing Worksheet
65
Using Multiple Batteries
66
Two Batteries Connected in Parallel
66
Two Separate Battery Banks
67
Battery Tips
68
Product and System Information
71
Warranty
72
Return Material Authorization Policy
73
Return Material Procedure
73
Information about Your System
74
Remote On/Off Switch Mounting Template
75
Index
81
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Brand
Xantrex
Model
PROwatt 3000
Category
Inverter
Language
English
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