ExelTech XP 600 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Congratutattons on your purchase of the finest power inverter avaltabte. With
care and common sense, this inverter will provide years of trouble-free

service.
INSTALLATION: Since the methods of instaltet!on will vary depending on the

situation, it is impossibte to anticiite atl posstbilittes. However, 1 the
recommendations below are followed carefully, virtually all pmblems will be
eliminated

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bocatlon: The most dkttcult task may be selecting a mounting to&ion.
The folowing criteria should be considered: A.)Mount unit as close to
the battery as possible. CAUTION: Always hsve a battery in the

system; even when operating this lnverterfrom a power supply or

battery chargar. B.)The,mounting location should be as clean as

possible, ~preferably inside of the vehicle or in a sheltered area, not
exposed to the weather. Under-the-hood tnstaflatlon is not

recommended. This unit should be sheltered from the elements as any
olher’electronic device. When choosing a location, keep in mind, the
inverterwtli become hot to the touch when operating at hiQh power. We
suggest you keep your vehicle running when operating the inverter.
Always turn off the lnverter when it Is not In use,

yllidna; Refer to Table A for proper CC input wire size. To receive the

maximum time from battertes, use the shortest length and the largest
gauge wire. Atso, soldered-type tug connectors should be used for best
results. Marine-type battery terminals are recMnrt?ended to attach lug
connectors to the battery. To meximize the performance of the Inverter,
keep the battery and other electrical connsctots clean and free of
corrosion. AC power is available from the NEMA-15 plug in the front of
the invetter. or the termhal strip on the back of the unit.

Table A:

Feet from Battery

v’JR&%:;E FOR:

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6

0

2M

XP-600124V

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6 6

xP80014ev
XP-SOO166V ;i

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XP.500/108V

14 14 14

On/Off SW To use a remote cm/off swttch with the inverter,
mount your remote switch In a convenient location. Connect a small
wire from 12 voits negative (from battery or inverter DC-, etc.), to the

switch, then from the switch to the REMOTE or RMT terminal on the
inverter. Ensure that the on/off switch on the front of the inverter is in

the “off position. Use the remote switch to turn the lnverter on and off.

Mehan’&& The inverter may be mounted in any posttlon, providing

adequate air circulation (at least one inch clearance) around the unit.

Do not mount the unit where there is not adequate air ckculation. This

will not harm the unit but will reduce maximum continuous power.