Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation

Do not place anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface. Assemble exactly as shown

Copper Compression Lug

2/0

num Mechanical Lug

Aluminum Box Lug

DC Cabling Procedure

CAUTION Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the Prosine inverter/ charger and void your warranty. This type of damage is easily detected. Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charger. Follow the procedure outlined below to make your DC cable connections. Observe the polarities carefully while performing the installation, and route both cables before making any connections.

1.Cut the cables to the correct length with enough insulation stripped off to properly install the lugs.

2.If using compression lugs, attach the terminals to both cables using the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer of the ring terminals. There must be no stray wire strands protruding from the terminal. If using box lugs, attach the lug to the Prosine first, then insert the wire and tighten the set screw to the torque recommended by the lug manufacturer.

3.Connect the positive cable to the positive battery connector (stud) on the Prosine inverter/charger and tighten to a torque of 216–240 inch-pounds (24–27Nm) with a wrench. Test that the cable is secure.

4.Install an inline fuse between the Prosine inverter/charger and the battery. Refer to the tables to determine the fuse sizes required. This protects your battery and wiring in case of accidental shorting. The fuse and fuse holder must be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit, as close as possible to the batteries.

5.Connect the cable from the POSITIVE connector on the Prosine inverter/charger to the POSITIVE (POS +) terminal on the battery fuse.

6.Connect the DC NEGATIVE cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG -) terminal on the battery.

7.Connect the DC NEGATIVE cable to the negative terminal on the inverter/charger. This connection should be the last connection made. A spark when making this final connection is normal.

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Xantrex Technology PS3.0, PS2.5 DC Cabling Procedure, Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation

PS3.0, PS2.5 specifications

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