Installation
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Connecting the Chassis Ground
The XPower 1000 has a screw terminal labelled CHASSIS GND on the
rear panel as shown in Figure 3-3 on page 3–12. Follow the guidelines in
“Grounding Locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.

Grounding Locations

You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The
grounding point varies depending on where you install the XPower 1000.
• For recommended chassis ground cable size, see Table ,
“Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable” on page 3–7.
Follow the instructions that correspond to your type of installation:
To connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point:
•Recreational Vehicle: Connect the CHASSIS GND screw to the
vehicle’s chassis using recommended copper wire (if insulated then
green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger.
WARNING: Shock hazard
Never operate the XPower 1000 without properly connecting the chassis
ground. Electrical shock hazard could result from improper grounding.
Figure 3-3
DC Panel Connections