Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 manual Designing Your Installation

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3 Installation

Chapter 3 provides information on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation, and provides procedures for installing the XM 1800.

Xantrex strongly recommends that you read the entire chapter before starting to install the XM 1800, so that you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs.

Designing Your Installation

Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to use your XM 1800, and then design a power system that will give you maximum performance. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met. In particular, you will need to:

•Be aware of installation codes

•Calculate your battery requirements

•Choose an effective charging system

•Choose an appropriate location

•Calculate the DC and AC cable sizes

•Select the correct fuses or circuit breakers.

Study Figure 3-1, “DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads” on page 3–2 and Figure 3-2, “DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads” on page 3–3 for an examples of a setup for normal or heavy loads in a vehicle.

When you have decided upon your configuration, then you can calculate battery requirements.

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Contents Xantrex PRO Inverter XM 1000 and XM Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner’s GuideDate and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions SafetyPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting OperationAlternators and Charging Systems SpecificationsBattery Types Xii Quality Power IntroductionLow battery voltage shutdown Shuts the XM 1800 down Comprehensive ProtectionFeatures Materials ListFront Panel Side ViewRear Panel Page Installation Designing Your Installation1DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads 2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads Choosing an Effective Charging System Installation CodesCalculating Battery Requirements XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate LocationCalculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input CablesSizing the Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and sizeInstallation Tools and Materials Installing the XMSafety Instructions Installation To mount the XM Overview of Installation StepsMounting the Inverter Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding LocationsChassis Ground Stud To connect the cable to the chassis ground studAC Wiring 3Required AC wire size vs. required breaker ratingConnecting AC Input 5XM 1800 AC Wiring Compartment Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Make ModelTo make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring 6AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 7AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel Connecting the DC Cables To connect the DC cablesConnecting the DC Cables To test the XM 1800 in invert mode Testing Your InstallationTesting in Invert Mode Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the XM 1800 in shore power modeInstalling the Remote Panel To install the remote panel in another locationInstalling the Remote Panel Page Operation Feature Front Panel OperationTurning the Inverter On and Off Operating in Shore Power ModeOperating in Inverter Mode Checking Battery Status Checking Output PowerTurning the Inverter Off When Not Used Operating Several Loads at OnceInput Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Inverter Loads Overload ConditionsHigh Surge Loads Trouble LoadsOver-temperature Conditions Routine MaintenanceXM 1800 Unit BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Common Problems Understanding Fault CodesBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception1Fault Codes Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference Page Specifications Electrical PerformancePhysical Specifications Mounting Dimensions Figure A-1XM 1800 Mounting DimensionsFigure A-2XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types Battery Size Deep-Cycle BatteriesBattery 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 Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System RequirementsUsing a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using a Multi-stage Alternator RegulatorUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging With an Engine AlternatorCharging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Return Information WarrantyExclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System