Xantrex Technology 3000 manual Mounting the Inverter, To mount the inverter

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Installation

Mounting the Inverter

Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your vehicle. See “Choosing an Appropriate Location” on page 3–4.

To mount the inverter:

1.Make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position.

2.Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in one of the following ways:

•Horizontally on a vertical surface. (Do not mount with the fan pointing up or down.)

•On a horizontal surface.

•Under a horizontal surface.

Figure 3-3Approved Mounting Orientations

3.Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the positions of the mounting screws, and then remove the inverter.

4.Pilot drill the four mounting holes.

5.Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger.

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Contents XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s GuideDate and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope AudienceConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Specifications TroubleshootingOperation Battery Types Alternators and Charging SystemsXii Quality Power IntroductionEase of Use Comprehensive ProtectionRemote On/Off Switch FeaturesDimensions of Remote 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 Calculating Battery Requirements Installation CodesChoosing an Effective Charging System Inverter must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate LocationCalculating 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 sizeSafety Instructions Installing the inverterInstallation Tools and Materials 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 Turning the Inverter On and Off OperationOperating Several Loads at Once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges Display ScreenOperating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage High Surge Loads Inverter LoadsTrouble Loads Routine Maintenance Recharging Your BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television ReceptionTroubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Physical Specifications SpecificationsElectrical Performance Page Battery Types Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries 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 Separate Battery Banks Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System RequirementsUsing a Standard Vehicle Alternator Using an Alternator ControllerUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging With an Engine AlternatorCharging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Product Information WarrantyWA-2 975-0128-01-01 Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Purchased From Purchase Date
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