Xantrex Technology XC3012, XC5012, XC2524, XC1524 manual Location, Condition Requirement

Introduction

Location

Install the XC Series in a location that meets the following requirements:

Condition	Requirement
Dry	The XC Series must be installed in a dry location not subject to rain, spray or splashing
	bilge water.
Clean	The XC Series should not be exposed to metal filings or any other form of conductive
	contamination.
Cool	The ambient air temperature should be between 0 °C - 50 °C (32 °F - 122 °F) for best
	performance.
Ventilated	There must be at least 76 mm (3 in.) of clearance on each end of the XC Series for air
	flow. Ventilation openings on the unit must not be obstructed. If mounting in a tight
	fitting compartment, the compartment must be ventilated with cut-outs to prevent
	overheating.
Safe	This battery charger is ignition protected, so it can be installed in areas containing
	gasoline tanks or fittings which usually require ignition protected equipment. Xantrex
	recommends, however, that it is safest not to install electrical equipment in these areas.
Close to	The XC Series should be installed as close as possible to the batteries, but not in the
batteries	same compartment to prevent excess corrosion. Avoid excessive cable lengths and use
	the recommended wire sizes. Xantrex recommends <3% wire voltage drop (round
	circuit) on battery cables under full load.

When planning where and how to mount the XC Series, be sure the installation allows the charger to be mounted in one of the permitted vertical or horizontal orientations.

For marine installations, only the mounting configurations with a check mark in Figure 1-6 meet the North American and European marine requirements. Marine products are required to meet drip tests, to ensure safety in the presence of condensation. If you are certain your installation is not subject to moisture, configuration d) in Figure 1-6 may be used.

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