Xantrex Technology manual Mounting Your Inverter, To mount your XS400

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Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter

Mount your inverter before you connect any wires or cables.

For your convenience, the inverter dimensions are provided in

Figure 2-9 on page 2–25.

WARNING: Fire hazard

To meet regulatory requirements, the XS400 must be mounted on a flat horizontal surface with the front panel in the upright position.

To mount your XS400:

1.Turn the On/Standby switch on the front panel of the inverter to Standby ( ) position.

2.Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. See “Choosing a Location” on page 2–7.

3.Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the position of the mounting screws, and then remove the inverter.

OR

Use “Inverter Dimensions” on page 2–25 to mark the position of the mounting screws.

You can also download a full scale version of the mounting template from www.xantrex.com

4.Pilot drill the four mounting holes.

5.Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface with four #10 hardware fasteners.

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Contents XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Purpose ScopeAudience OrganizationConventions Used Acronyms and Terminology Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions General PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Explosive Gas PrecautionsFCC Information to the User Page Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes Operation975-0054-01-01 Xiii Xiv Introduction Premium Power and Ease of Use How XS400 WorksProtection feature This protection feature… Comprehensive ProtectionXS400 Features Front Panel2Back Panel of the XS400 2Back Panel Features Back PanelS400 Remote Switch 3S400 Remote SwitchInstallation Introduction InverterPreparing for Installation Installation CodesInstallation Tools and Materials Materials ListMaterials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Overview Installing the XS400Designing Your Installation Choosing a Location Battery Requirements DC Cables Mounting Your Inverter To mount your XS400Connecting the Chassis Ground To connect the chassis groundInstalling the S400 Remote Switch To install the remote switch3Connecting Cable to the XS400 Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables To prepare the DC cablesRouting the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC CablesConnecting the DC Cables 5Connection Order for DC CablesTo connect the DC cables Connecting Your Appliances to the Gfci Outlets To connect your AC appliances to the Gfci outletsHardwiring the AC Output To hardwire the AC output connections7Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel 8Completing the Hardwiring To connect the AC input cord Connecting the AC Input CordPerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-up To test the XS400 in shore power mode Testing Your InstallationTo test the XS400 in invert mode Installation 9Inverter Dimensions Page 10S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately Page Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel of the XS400Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in UseOperating the XS400 Using the S400 Remote Switch 2S400 Remote SwitchOperating in Invert Mode To operate the XS400 in invert modeRecovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown To recover from a low battery voltage shutdownRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances To restart or operate several appliancesOperating in Shore Power Mode To operate in shore power modeMonitoring the Indicator Lights Status of Indicator LightsResetting After a Fault or Shutdown 3Resetting After a Fault or ShutdownPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference Front Panel1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 2Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Specifications Electrical Specifications of XS400 Physical Specifications of XS400 with ProjectionsPhysical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch Regulatory ApprovalsTransfer Circuit Fan Cooling SystemPage BatterySizes Types Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Warranty and Product Information WarrantyExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your SystemIndex IX-2 975-0054-01-01 975-0054-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 975-0054-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc