Xantrex Technology 120 VAC/60 Battery Cable Connections, Battery to Inverter Cable Connection

INSTALLATION

BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS

Cables must have crimped (or preferably, soldered and crimped) copper compression lugs unless aluminum mechanical lugs are used. Soldered connections alone are not acceptable. We suggest using high quality, UL-listed Xantrex battery cables. These cables are available in a specific assortment of sizes from 1-½ to 10 feet, and in 2/0 or 4/0 AWG. They are color-coded and have pressure-crimped, sealed-ring terminals. Contact your Xantrex dealer to order. Figure 11, illustrates proper method to connect the battery cables to the SW Series Inverter/Charger.

Do not place anything

between battery cable lug

and terminal surface.

Assemble exactly as shown.

2/0 Copper Compression Lug 2/0 Aluminum Mechanical Lug

Figure 11, Battery to Inverter Cable Connection

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - BATTERY CABLES

CAUTION: THIS INVERTER IS NOT REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTED. If the positive terminal of the battery is connected to the negative terminal of the inverter and vice versa, the result will be instantaneous failure of nearly every power transistor. This type of damage is obvious and requires an extensive rebuilding of the inverter at your own cost. It is not covered by the warranty.

Ensure that the inverter is off before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables and that all AC power is disconnected from the inverter’s inputs.

Determine the correct size battery cable to use for your installation from Table 2, on page 22 and the proper size disconnect/fuse from Table 3, Battery Cable To Maximum Breaker/Fuse Size on page 23. Color-code the cables with colored tape or heat shrink tubing [the standard colors are red for positive (+) and black for negative (-)]. Always double-check the polarity with a voltmeter before making the battery connections

Install the over-current device (fuse or circuit breaker) between the inverter and battery - as close as possible to the battery - in the ungrounded conductor [typically the positive (red) cable]. Connect a cable from the battery negative terminal to the negative (black) terminal on the inverter.

Observe Battery Polarity! Place the battery cable ring terminals over the stud and directly against the inverter’s battery terminals. Red is positive (+), Black is negative (-). Use a 1/2-inch wrench or socket to tighten the 5/16 SAE nut to 10-15 foot/pounds. Do not place anything between the cable ring terminal and the flat metal part of the terminal or overheating of the terminal may occur. DO NOT APPLY ANY TYPE OF ANTI- OXIDANT PASTE until after the battery cable wiring is tightened to 10–15foot-pounds!

Note: Connecting the battery cables to the inverter battery terminals may cause a brief spark or arc

-usually accompanied by a "snapping" sound. This is normal - don’t let it scare you. It is simply the internal capacitors of the inverter being charged.

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 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc.	Telephone: 360/435-8826	SW Series Inverter/Charger
5916 - 195th Street N. E.	Fax: 360/435-2229	Part No. 2031-5
Arlington, WA 98223	www.traceengineering.com	Rev. C: February 2001