Xantrex Technology XS400 manual Choosing a Location

Installing the XS400

Choosing a Location

WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion

This equipment contains components that could produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not install this equipment in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline- powered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install this equipment in a compartment with limited airflow. Overheating may result.

The inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the following requirements:

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Dry	Choose a dry location. Do not allow water or other fluids
	to drip or splash on the inverter. Do not expose to rain,
	snow or splashing water.
Cool	Normal air temperature should be between 32 °F (0 °C)
	and 104 °F (40 °C) — the cooler the better within this
	range.
Ventilated	The inverter requires air circulation to maintain optimum
	operating temperature and provide best performance. If the
	unit has inadequate ventilation, it may shut down due to
	overheating. Allow as much space around the ventilation
	openings as possible. Xantrex recommends that other
	objects be at least 3 inches (76 mm) away from the
	ventilation openings for best performance. The air vented
	through the openings should also have a path to circulate
	away from the inverter.
Safe	Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
	batteries or in any compartment containing flammable
	liquids like gasoline.

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