Xantrex Technology 400 W, 800 W, 200 W manual Connecting the Digital Inverter, Choosing a Location

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4 Connecting the Digital Inverter

CAUTION

The Digital Inverter must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 V. It will not operate if connected to a 6 V battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 V or more.

It is recommended that you hard wire the 800 W unit directly to the 12 V battery.

Choosing a Location

For best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is:

Dry	Do not expose the inverter to water, rain, snow or spray.
Cool	Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0°C
	and 40 °C (32 °F and 100 °F). Keep it away from heating
	vents and direct sunlight.
Well-ventilated	For proper cooling, allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of
	clearance around the inverter.
Clean and free of	Choose a location that is free of any debris that could get
dust and dirt	into the inverter.
Safe	Do not install the inverter in a compartment with batteries
	or flammable liquids, such as gasoline, or explosive vapors.

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