Xantrex Technology 1800i, 1000i owner manual Making AC Wiring Connections, Model

AC Output: The circuit breaker or fuse used must be rated and approved for use on 120V AC branch circuits for 120V models and for 230VAC branch circuits for 230V models. The wire size used between the Prosine Inverter output and the breaker, and between the breaker and your loads, must be sized to match the circuit breaker’s rating, in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Refer to Table 1 for sizing information.

Disconnect devices: Since circuit breakers can be turned off and fuses can be removed from the circuit, either type of device will also meet the requirement for a disconnect device in each of the above circuits. Note that the required disconnect device is not intended for disconnection under load, it is only meant to be a way to isolate the Prosine Inverter from the input and output power sources.

2.4.2 Making AC Wiring Connections

Again, this section applies to those models configured with an AC hardwire terminal strip. As mentioned previously, your AC wiring must be sized to match the current rating of the AC breakers you provide on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 1 is based on the U.S. National Electrical Code (1999), the Canadian Electrical Code (1998), and European wiring practices (for 230V models). There may be other codes and regulations applicable to your installation.

	AC INPUT and AC OUTPUT
MODEL
	Required	Required
	Breaker Rating	Wire Size
1000 - 12/24 V	20 A max.	12 AWG
1800 - 12/24 V
1000i - 12/24 V	10 A max.	1.0 - 2.5mm2
1800i - 12/24 V

Table 1. Circuit Breakers and Wire Sizing

Note that there is no difference between the recommendations for the 1000 and 1800 models. This is because the bypass rating of these products is the same (i.e. 15A for 1000 and 1800 and 10A for 1000i and 1800i).

Figure 3 may be a useful reference as it illustrates the AC wiring connection terminals for Prosine Inverter models that are AC hardwire configured.

Figure 3. AC wiring terminals (hardwire versions only)

WARNING

Shock Hazard. Before proceeding further, ensure that the Prosine Inverter is NOT connected to any batteries, and that all wiring is disconnected from any electrical sources. Do not connect the output terminals of the inverter to an incoming AC source.

AC Wiring should be connected in the following order:

1.AC INPUT (source)

2.AC OUTPUT (load)

To make AC wiring connections:

1.The AC wiring compartment is located on the right- hand side of the Prosine Inverter when looking at

the front of the unit. Remove the AC wiring compartment cover to gain access to theAC terminal strip inside.

2.Remove the knockouts from the cover of the wiring compartment to create holes for your cable clamps (see Figure 3).

3.Run the three conductor AC INPUT (source) wiring through a cable clamp and into the wiring compartment, via the knockout on the right side of the front panel. Connect the AC INPUT ground wire first to the ground terminal (ground symbol with circle around it), and then connect the AC INPUT line and neutral wires to the corresponding Prosine Inverter AC input terminals. Refer to Table 2 for typical colour coding and terminal identification.

4.In a similar manner, connect the AC OUTPUT (load) wiring to the Prosine Inverter AC output terminals (connect the output ground to the ground terminal identified by the symbol with no circle around it). Terminal to wiring connections should be done as shown in Table 2.

	AC WIRE COLOR
TERMINAL
	120 VAC	230 VAC
	(N. American)	(European)
LINE (L)	Black	Brown
NEUTRAL (N)	White	Blue
GROUND	Green or	Green/Yellow or
	bare copper	bare copper

Table 2. AC Terminal and Wiring

Identification

5.After wiring, double check and review all connections to make sure the wires are in the correct terminals and the terminals are tight (the recommended torque is 7.5 in-lbs., 9.8 Nm).

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