Xantrex Technology XC2524, XC5012, XC3012 Tools and Materials, You need the following materials

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Preparing for Installation

Tools and Materials

To mount and connect the XC Series you need the following tools:

•10 mm wrench or socket for the DC terminals and ground stud

•Phillips screwdriver for securing the AC wiring compartment cover

•power drill

•drill bit for pilot holes for mounting screws

•wire stripper

•manufacturer's recommended crimp tool for any crimp terminals that are being used

You need the following materials:

•3 conductor AC input wiring

Use the information in “AC Wiring” on page 1–13 and your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse.

•AC cable strain relief (if the one included is not sufficient for your local electrical code requirements)

•appropriately sized DC cables for each battery, with suitable connectors at the battery end

•appropriately sized DC chassis ground (earth) with suitable connectors

•ring terminals to fit 6 mm (1/4 in.) studs at the charger end

•DC fuse and disconnect or circuit breaker for each battery bank

•mounting hardware, 3 mm (#6) corrosion resistant 6 pieces.

•other means to route and secure AC and DC wiring

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Contents Owner’s Guide Battery ChargerPage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience OrganizationRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Introduction XC Series provides the following protection features XC Series provides the following standard featuresXC Series XC Series AppearanceRemote Display Information Centers of the XC SeriesInformation Centers of the XC Series Onboard Status Panel CHfDescription Rear Panel5XC Series System Preparing for InstallationYou need the following materials Tools and MaterialsCondition Requirement Location6XC Series Mounting Orientations DC Wiring Wiring RequirementsOver-current protection disconnect AC WiringBattery Bank Size Requirements Installation Installation Sequence Installing the XC SeriesTo install DC wiring Pre-Installing DC WiringTo install AC wiring Pre-Installing AC WiringConductor Color code To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector Mounting the Remote Display To remove the displayTo secure the display or blank plate on the unit Mounting To remotely mount the displayTo mount the XC Series Grounding Shows the connection order Final ConnectionsTo make the last DC connections Final DC ConnectionsTo make the last AC connections Powering UpInstalling Optional Accessories Battery Temperature SensorTo install a BTS To install rubber boots Drip Protection Rubber BootsTo configure the battery bank type Configuring the XC SeriesTo configure the charging type Operation Multiplex 3-Stage Charging About ChargingTo force a battery detection sequence Sequential 2-Stage ChargingCharging Overview Disqualified Batteries Temperature ConsiderationsPerform these disqualification checks in the order shown Things to be awareTo charge your batteries Charging BatteriesCharging Batteries About Equalizing Equalizing Flooded BatteriesTo equalize your batteries Performing An EqualizationThere are two ways to disable the XC Series Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or OffThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series offReading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights Accessing Charger InformationABS Reporting While Charging or Equalizing CerrReporting While Battery Monitoring Reporting While DisabledTo view the present status of the banks Using a Generator As Source Power Page Troubleshooting To clean battery terminals Care and Maintenance1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC Series Indicator Light Flashing Sequences2Error Messages Error Messages on Remote DisplayErr Bat Symptom Problem SolvingFault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning Rdy Page Specifications Electrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsAC Input Specifications AC Input SpecificationsProtection Features Temperature SpecificationsEMC ApprovalsPage Limited Warranty for Warranty and Product InformationDisclaimer of Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc