Xantrex 450 - Manual

2 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Inverter 450 may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide. Danger and Warnings iden...

3 HEATED SURFACE HAZARD The XPower Inverter 450 housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. Ensure that at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatur...

4 EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 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....

6 Safety features These advanced safety features are built into the XPower 450 : • Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown • Built-in internal backup DC fuse • Low battery voltage warning followed by automatic shutdown • High-input voltage protection with automatic shutdown • Overheat...

7 3 Features AC panel Number Feature 1 GFCI AC Outlet The XPower 450 has one dual GFCI AC outlet. It allows you to plug in any combination of 120 V AC products with a total continuous power consumption of 360 W. 2 Power Light The green POWER light indicates that AC power is present at the GFCI outle...

8 DC panel 3 Fault Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload, or excessively high temperatures. Not shown Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns you of a high- temperature shutdown or of an impending low battery voltage shut...

9 Accessories There are no accessories for this product. 2 Cooling Fan When output power is greater than approximately 50 W, the fan turns on to help maintain optimum operating temperature. 3 Chassis Ground Screw During installation, the chassis ground screw is connected to a chassis ground wire tha...

10 4 Installation Installing the XPower 450 requires five steps: 1. Choosing a location 2. Mounting the inverter 3. Connecting DC power to the inverter using either: • the cigarette lighter plug (if supplied). • DC cable clips and a battery (if supplied). • hardwiring the inverter to the battery. 4....

11 Mounting the inverter Before mounting the inverter, please see “Choosing a location” . To mount the inverter: 1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. 2. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in one of the following ways: • Horizontal...

12 Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug Due to the limitations of 12 V outlets in boats and vehicles, the XPower 450 should be used with the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug (if supplied) only to supply AC power to products that require 150 W (about 1.3 A) or less. If your application ...

13 Using the DC cable clips By directly connecting the power inverter to a 12 V battery using the DC cable clips (if supplied), you can operate products with power requirements up to 360 W continuous.1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under “Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug” to attach the ring-ty...

14 To hardwire the inverter to a 12 V battery: 1. Make sure the power inverter’s ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. 2. Use an 8 AWG (or heavier) wire to a maximum total length of 2 m (6.5 ' ). 3. Install a 60 A automotive fuse in the positive (red) wire, close to the end that will attach to the b...

15 4. Solder or crimp the heavy-duty terminals to the positive and negative wires. Use terminals that mate properly with the battery terminals or existing battery cable clamps. 5. Remove the nuts from the DC terminals on the inverter. 6. Place the red ring connector on the red (positive +) DC termin...

16 Connecting the chassis ground The inverter has a chassis ground terminal screw on the rear panel marked . Follow the guidelines under “Grounding locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground. Grounding locations You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The g...

17 Chassis ground screw We recommend that you attach the cable to the chassis ground screw with a ring terminal. This procedure will ensure that the wire does not slip off the chassis ground screw. See Figure 2 . To connect the cable to the chassis ground screw: 1. Make sure the inverter’s ON/OFF sw...

18 Testing the GFCI-protected AC outlet The outlet on the XPower 450 is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. A GFCI outlet protects you against hazardous electrical shocks that could be caused by dampness, faulty mechanism, worn insulation, and so on. You might still feel shock, but the...

19 5 Operation Operating statuses This section describes normal operation as well as problems that could occur when you use the inverter. If you have a problem, see “Troubleshooting” on page 24 . The XPower Inverter 450 is capable of continuously powering most 120 V AC products that use 360 W or les...

20 Inverter operation 1. When properly connected to a 12 V outlet or battery, turning the inverter switch “ON” will illuminate the green “POWER” light, and deliver AC power to the outlet(s). 2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the GFCI outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time. 3. A...

21 7. Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels, the XPower 450 will automatically shut down. The red “FAULT” light will turn on. 8. The cooling fan on the unit is designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 5...

22 running, but the normal voltage drop that occurs during starting of the engine may trigger the inverter’s low voltage shutdown feature. Because the power inverter draws less than 0.25 A with the ON/OFF switch in the “ON” position and with no AC products connected, it has minimal impact on battery...

23 6 Maintaining Battery Condition Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery. Using vehicle batteries • Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep-discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a v...

24 7 Troubleshooting This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower 450 . If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, ...

26 Troubleshooting reference This section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and specific remedies. PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter warning lights are ON. Possible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Inverter has been connecte...

30 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical specifications AC output voltage (nominal) 120 V AC DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 V DC Continuous AC output power 360 W 5 min. AC output power 450 W Maximum AC output surge power 700 W AC output frequency 60 ± 4 H...

31 Physical specifications Low battery shutdown point (nominal) 10.5 V Overheat shutdown Yes, automatic Overload shutdown Yes, automatic High battery shutdown point (nominal) 15.5 V Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.3 × 4.5 × 2.6 " 211 × 115 × 65 mm Weight 2.25 lb. / 1020 g Product number 851-0451 XPower...

32 9 Limited Warranty Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology USA Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower Inverter 450 . This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the poin...