Xantrex 1500 - Manual

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1–1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing XPower 1500 Portable Household Power, the 1500-watt electronic generator that’s portable and rechargeable. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, XPower 1500™ can run a wide range of electrical products – from power tools to entertainment equipment, and...

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

2–1 2 Operation Chapter 2 explains how to operate the XPower 1500 efficiently and effectively. The following topics are covered in this chapter: • “Power Ratings and Battery Life” • “XPower 1500 Basic Operation” • “Indicators, Controls, and Connection Points” • “Powering 115-volt AC Products” • “Pow...

2–2 445-0127-01-01 Power Ratings and Battery Life AC powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower 1500 is capable of generating a maximum of 1350 watts (maximum continuous) to power AC products plugged into the AC outlets. As an example, a lamp with a 40-wa...

XPower 1500 Basic Operation 445-0127-01-01 2–3 XPower 1500 Basic Operation Operating 115-volt AC Products 1. Ensure XPower 1500’s battery pack is fully charged. See “Recharging XPower 1500” on page 2–16 for details. 2. Turn the AC Outlets switch ON. The green POWER light indicates AC power is availa...

2–4 445-0127-01-01 Recharging XPower 1500 1. The battery’s charge level may be seen by pressing the Battery Status switch on the AC Power Panel. 2. To recharge, plug the AC Charger into a standard 115-volt AC outlet and the DC plug into the DC Power Socket (located on the DC Power Panel). The Rechar...

Indicators, Controls, and Connection Points 445-0127-01-01 2–5 Indicators, Controls, and Connection Points AC Power Panel As shown in Figure 3 below, the AC Power Panel contains the Battery Status Switch, Battery Level Indicator, AC Outlets Switch, AC Power Light, Fault Light, and dual AC Outlets. B...

Powering 115-volt AC Products 445-0127-01-01 2–9 Powering 115-volt AC Products XPower 1500 is capable of powering most 115-volt AC products and equipment that use 1350 watts or less. Its AC output waveform, called a “quasi-sine wave” or “modified sine wave”, is designed to function similarly to the ...

Powering 115-volt AC Products 445-0127-01-01 2–11 Battery Operating Times Below are typical AC products that may be operated by XPower 1500 with estimated operating times. See “Connecting to an External Battery” on page 2–20 for information about connecting to an external battery to increase operati...

2–12 445-0127-01-01 Powering 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 insert the accessory’s plug into the DC Power Socket on XPower 1500’s DC Power Panel. XPower 1500’s DC Power Soc...

2–14 445-0127-01-01 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Jump-starting Directly to the Battery XPower 1500 may be used to jump-start a 12-volt vehicle or small boat engine using standard jump-start cables available from most auto parts stores. Jump-starting causes very high current surges and possible sp...

Vehicle 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, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the engine. Do not attach the black negative clamp to the engine’s battery terminal. 8....

2–16 445-0127-01-01 Recharging XPower 1500 Charging Options These charging options are possible with XPower 1500: • Charging with the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC Charger. • Charging from your vehicle as you drive with the DC Charging Cable. • Charging from a generator equipped with a 12-...

2–18 445-0127-01-01 9. After the AC Charger is turned off or disconnected from an AC outlet, the Recharge Indicator may continue to illuminate for a brief period. This is normal and occurs because of the residual electrical energy that is stored in the AC Charger’s circuitry. Recharging from your Ve...

2–20 445-0127-01-01 Connecting to an External Battery Extended Operating Time Much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting XPower 1500 to an additional external battery. For example, an external 17 amp-hour battery will increase XPower 1500’s operating time by about 33%. Since XPow...

Connecting to an External Battery 445-0127-01-01 2–21 The cable and connectors specified above are typically available at RV, marine, or auto parts stores. When possible, we recommend purchasing one length of cable with red insulation and the other length of cable with black insulation. Use the red ...

2–22 445-0127-01-01 5. Use the black Terminal Cover to fasten the 5/16” ring type connector on the other end of the negative (black or marked negative) cable to XPower 1500’s negative High Power DC Terminal (black). Again, tighten firmly, but do not over tighten. 6. To disconnect the external batter...

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 power source for years when properly maintained. To maximize battery life it is important to recharge XPower 1500’s battery pack aft...

2–24 445-0127-01-01 Obtaining a Battery Replacement The internal battery pack in your XPower 1500 is either version A or version B as described below: (A) Three separate 17 amp-hour batteries, each with a positive and negative terminal visible, connected in parallel with cables. or (B) A single 51 a...

3–1 3 Troubleshooting 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 ...

A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains the mechanical and electrical specifications of the XPower 1500 Portable Household Power. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 12-volt DC Section 115-volt AC Section Internal battery type sealed lead acid, AGM Internal battery voltage (nominal...

445-0127-01-01 WA–1 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower 1500 Portable Household Power. This warranty period lasts for 12...

Warranty and Return WA–2 445-0127-01-01 What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the...

Warranty 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 warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration ...

Warranty and Return WA–4 445-0127-01-01 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower 1500 Portable Household Power has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is av...