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PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide
About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power
electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-
scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup
power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex
products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and
variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical
power.
Trademarks
XPower PowerSource 1800 is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a
registered trademark of Xantrex International.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of
their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
Notice of Copyright
XPower PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide © September 2007 Xantrex
International. All rights reserved.
Exclusion for Documentation
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
(“XANTREX”)
(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY
OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER
DOCUMENTATION.
(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR
EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE
USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
(c) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN
ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF
THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED
XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH
IS POSTED AT www.xantrex.com.
Date and Revision
September 2007 Revision B
Part Number
975-0271-01-01
Product Number
852-1802
Contact Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the XPower PowerSource 1800 incorrectly or misusing it may damage
the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.
Telephone: 1 408 987 6030 (direct)
Fax: 1 360 925 5143 (direct)
Email: customerservice@xantrex.com
Web: www.xantrex.com/support
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important
instructions for the PowerSource 1800. Follow these instructions during
installation and operation of this product.
WARNING: Shock hazard.
Keep away from children. PowerSource 1800 generates the same potentially
lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet or the ventilation holes.
• Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.
WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life
Do not use PowerSource 1800 in connection with life support systems or other
medical equipment or devices.
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases.
WARNING:
Electric shock and energy hazard
Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: Energy and burn hazard
A battery can present a risk of burn from high short-circuit current.
CAUTION: Risk of damage to the PowerSource 1800
The unit will not work when connected to any AC load that has its neutral
conductor connected to ground. Such loads include AC distribution wiring and
house wiring.
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