Xantrex RV Series Inverter/Charger Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL specifications for inverters used in land vehicle applications. This manual covers Xantrex RV Series Inverter/Chargers models RV2012, RV2512, and RV3012.

General Precautions

1.Before using the inverter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the inverter/charger, (2) the batteries and (3) all appropriate sections of this instruction manual.

2.CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead calcium, gel cell, absorbed mat, or NiCad/NiFe type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

3.Do not expose inverter/charger to rain, snow or liquids of any type. The inverter is designed for indoor mounting only. Protect the inverter from splashing when used in vehicle applications. Do not mount the inverter in unventilated enclosures or in the engine compartment.

4.Do not disassemble the inverter/charger; take it to a qualified Xantrex service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

5.To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the inverter will not reduce this risk. Solar modules produce power when exposed to light—cover them with opaque material before servicing any connected equipment.

6.WARNING: WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Provide ventilation to outdoors from the battery compartment. The battery enclosure should be designed to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets” at the top of the compartment. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point.

7.NEVER charge a frozen battery.

8.No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the AC wiring. AC wiring must be no less than 10 AWG (5.3 mm2 ) gauge copper wire and rated for 75 ° C or higher. Battery cables must be rated for 75 ° C or higher and should be no less than #2 AWG (67.4 mm2 ) gauge. Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a 5/16 hole should be used to connect the battery cables to the DC terminals of the inverter/charger. Soldered cable lugs are also acceptable.

9.Torque all AC wiring connections to 20 inch-pounds. Torque all DC cable connections to 12 foot-pounds. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries. It could short-circuit the batteries or other electrical parts, resulting in sparks that could cause an explosion.

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