Xantrex Technology 3000 manual Installing the inverter, Safety Instructions

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Installation

Installing the inverter

Do not proceed with the installation of your inverter until you have read the section, “Designing Your Installation” on page 3–1. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from your inverter.

Safety Instructions

Before you start to install the inverter:

•Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page v.

•Do not attempt your own AC wiring unless you have the knowledge, tools, and experience to do a safe job. A licensed electrician can install the inverter if you do not wish to do your own wiring.

•Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions in this chapter.

Installation Tools and Materials

Tools

•Wire stripper

•Wrench for DC terminals

•Screwdriver

•Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables. (You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors installed onto the DC cable by the store that sells you the cable and/or connectors.)

Materials

The following checklist is a general list of required materials. Optional components are indicated by an *.

•Four corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger for mounting the inverter

•Copper DC input cable as calculated in Table 3-1, “Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths” on page 3–6

•Two 5/16" ring terminals sized for the cable diameter (or box-lug terminals) to connect the DC cables to the DC cabling terminal

•Lugs and terminals to connect the DC cables that connect to the battery fuse holder(s) and disconnect switch

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Contents XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s GuideDate and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications Battery Types Alternators and Charging SystemsXii Quality Power IntroductionEase of Use Comprehensive ProtectionDimensions of Remote On/Off Switch FeaturesRemote On/Off Switch Feature Description AC PanelRemote On/Off Connector Port For connecting the Remote On DC Panel Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cableInstallation Designing Your Installation1Configuration for Normal Loads Choosing an Effective Charging System Installation CodesCalculating Battery Requirements Inverter must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate Location Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input CablesCalculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and sizeInstallation Tools and Materials Installing the inverterSafety Instructions Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Remote On/Off SwitchMounting the Inverter To mount the inverterConnecting the Chassis Ground AC ConnectionsDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices Grounding LocationsConnecting the DC Cables To make the DC connectionsInstallation Connecting the DC Cables Page Operating Several Loads at Once OperationTurning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Display ScreenInput Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Trouble Loads Inverter LoadsHigh Surge Loads Routine Maintenance Recharging Your BatteriesPage Buzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems Television ReceptionTroubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Electrical Performance SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Page Automotive Starting Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types Deep-Cycle BatteriesBattery Size Estimating Battery Requirements To determine how much battery capacity you needBattery Sizing Example Per Day Hours = a x BBattery Sizing Worksheet Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System RequirementsUsing a High-Output Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing an Alternator Controller Charging With an Engine AlternatorCharging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Product Information WarrantyWA-2 975-0128-01-01 Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Purchased From Purchase Date

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