Xantrex Jazz 150 User Guide

Owners Guide

Trademarks and Disclaimer

Jazz is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex
Technology Inc. © 2001 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

Jazz 150 Owners Guide © April 2001 Xantrex International.

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 LOSS OR DAMAGE,

WHETHER 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.

Contact Information

Tel: [phone] or 1.800.670.0707

Fax: [phone] or 1.800.994.7828

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.xantrex.com

Part No. 445-0119-01-01 Revision 2

Contents

Safety First  ....................................................... 1

1 Introduction ..................................................... 3

2 Placement Guidelines ........................................ 5

3 Using the Jazz 150 ............................................ 6

4 Troubleshooting .............................................. 14

5 Limited Warranty

6 Out-of-Warranty Service Information ............... 21

7 Specifications.................................................. 22

(USA and Canada only) ............... 17

Safety First 

Incorrect installation or misuse of the Jazz 150 may result in danger to
the user or hazardous conditions. We urge you to pay special attention to
all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION statements
identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the Jazz 150
or to other equipment. WARNING statements identify conditions that
may result in personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING! Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

· The Jazz 150 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as
a normal household wall outlet. Treat it with the same respect
that you would any AC outlet.

· Do not insert foreign objects into the Jazz 150s AC outlet or
vent openings.

· Do not expose the Jazz 150 to water, rain, snow or spray.

· Do not, under any circumstances, connect the Jazz 150 to

power utility AC distribution wiring.

· Failure to follow the above instructions may result in personal
injury or damage to the Jazz 150.

1

WARNING! Heated surface.

· The Jazz 150s housing may become uncomfortably warm,
reaching 140°F (60°C) under extended high power operation.
Ensure at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air space is maintained on all
sides of the Jazz 150. During operation, keep away from
materials that may be affected by high temperatures.

CAUTION!

· Do not connect any AC product to the Jazz 150, whose neutral
conductor is connected to ground.

· Do not expose the Jazz 150 to temperatures in excess of 104°F
(40°C).

CAUTION! Do not use the Jazz 150 with the following
equipment:

· Small battery operated products such as rechargeable
flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night-lights that are
plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

· Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand powered

tools. These chargers will have warning labels stating that
dangerous voltages are present at the chargers battery terminals.

2

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the JazzTM 150 Power Inverter. The Jazz 150 is
an ultra compact and highly portable power inverter from Xantrex, the
leader in the field of high frequency inverter design. From the 12-volt
outlet in your vehicle or boat, the Jazz 150 will reliably power a wide
variety of household AC products, such as portable stereos, laptop
computers, camcorders and mobile phone chargers. The Jazz 150 is
designed to provide years of trouble free operation and includes
automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your battery, from
inadvertent overload conditions.

Read this guide before installing or using the Jazz 150 and save it for
future reference.

3

Safety Features

These important safety features are built into the Jazz 150.

· Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown.

· Built-in internal backup DC fuse provides added safety.

· Low input voltage warning alarm

· Automatic low input voltage shutdown.

· High input voltage shutdown.

· Overheat shutdown protection.

· Output short circuit protection.

4

2 Placement Guidelines

For optimum operation, the Jazz 150 should be placed on a flat surface
such as the floor of a vehicle. The location should be

· Dry. Do not expose to water drip or spray.

· Cool. Operate only in ambient temperatures between 32°F (0°C)

and 104°F (40°C). Keep away from heating vents.

· Well ventilated. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance above

and on all sides of the Jazz 150 for proper cooling.

5