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Chandler1
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015

Xantrex inverter and generator issue with Air con start.

I installed a Xantrex inverter a couple of years ago to run off batteries. I did this when installing a solar system on the roof. The system works great with one exception. When I turn on air conditio...
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Chandler1
Explorer
Aug 31, 2015
I set the trip points on the Xantrex as loose as possible in the on screen controller. The lowest incoming allowed is 78Volts. The Xantrex is also tripped when I shut off the air conditioning and the high allowed voltage is set to 140V. Shutting off the Xantrex doesn't help any if the main AC for the coach passes through it. I can disable the inverter while passing the AC but still have the control problem shutting off the AC when air conditioning starts.

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