Xantrex Technology 450 Marine Battery User Manual


 
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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 50 W. When inverter is turned
on, the fan may operate momentarily.
9. In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the
XPower 450 will automatically shut down.
Battery operating time
Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery, its
capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load. With a
typical boat battery (60 Ah) and a 100 W load (such as a small TV), an
operating time of 2 to 3 hours or more can be expected.
When using a boat battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended
to start the boat every hour or two to recharge the battery before its
capacity drops too low. The XPower 450 can operate while the engine is
INVERTER DAMAGE
Although the XPower 450 incorporates protection against over-voltage, it
may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16 V. Damage may void
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
the warranty.
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