Xantrex Technology 10 owner manual Residential Solar Installation

Installation

Residential Solar Installation

Before installing the inverter in a residential solar application, you must consider factors such as:

•“Location” (see page 2–16)

•“Grounding” (see page 2–17)

•“Neutral Bonding” (see page 2–17)

•“AC Wiring” (see page 2–18)

•“Residual Current Circuit Breaker” (see page 2–19)

•“Remote Control Wiring” (see page 2–19)

•“DC Wiring” (see page 2–20)

•“Battery Cable Fusing” (see page 2–21).

Location

The following factors should be considered when planning to install the

Freedom 10.

1.The chassis ground bonding lug is located on the bottom of the unit. Be sure to make this connection before bolting the unit down.

For future use

May be used with optional TC 2+2 (Battery Temp. Sensor)

Remote Jack

Chassis Ground

Bonding Lug

Figure 2-9Ground, AC, and Remote Connection Locations

2.Always mount the unit in a dry area, out of direct contact with water or spray.

3.You may mount the unit horizontally (on a shelf) or vertically (on a wall). If mounted vertically, you must orient the unit so the switch and circuit breakers are facing up and the fan and battery cables are facing down.

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