Xantrex Technology TS400 manual Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

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Installing the TS400

Step 6: Routing the DC Cables

WARNING: Fire and shock hazard

Route the cables away from sharp edges which might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.

Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the battery.

To reduce the chance of interference, keep the positive and negative cables close together—ideally, tied together at regular intervals as shown in Figure 2-5, “Connection Order for DC Cables” on page 2– 16.

To ensure maximum performance from the inverter, do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel, battery isolator, or other device that will cause additional voltage drops. The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker which is required to protect the DC wiring.

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