Xantrex Technology XM 1000, XM 1800 manual Connecting the Chassis Ground, Grounding Locations

Installation

Connecting the Chassis Ground

WARNING: Shock hazard

Never operate the XM 1800 without properly connecting the chassis ground. An electrical shock hazard could result from improper grounding.

The XM 1800 has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in Figure 3-3. Follow the guidelines in “Grounding Locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.

Chassis ground stud

Figure 3-3DC Panel Connections

Grounding Locations

You must connect the chassis ground stud to a grounding point—usually the vehicle’s chassis—using recommended copper wire (if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger.

For recommended chassis ground cable size, see “Sizing the Chassis Ground Cable” on page 3–7.

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