Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Choosing a Location, Cool

Choosing a Location

Choosing a Location

WARNING

The PROwatt 1000 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the PROwatt 1000 in a zero- clearance compartment. Overheating may result.

The Prowatt 1000 must only be installed in a location that is:

Dry	Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the
	inverter.
Cool	Ambient air temperature should be between 32º F and
	105º F (0º C and 40º C)—the cooler the better within this
	range.
Ventilated	Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance around the
	inverter for air flow. Ensure that ventilation openings on the
	DC end and the bottom of the unit are not obstructed.
Safe	Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
	batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
	flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to	Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire
battery	resistance and reduce input power. Longer AC wires are
	preferable to longer DC wires: wire resistance (and
	therefore voltage drop) is less and the cost is lower.
Protected	Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases
from battery	produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive,
gases	and prolonged exposure will damage the inverter.

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