Xantrex Technology manual Installing the TS400, Overview, Designing Your Installation

Installation

Installing the TS400

Overview

This chapter provides detailed information on installing the TS400. The overall procedure is divided into 11 steps:

1.Designing your installation (page 2–6)

2.Mounting your inverter (page 2–10)

3.Connecting the chassis ground (page 2–11)

4.Installing the optional S400 Remote Switch (page 2–12)

5.Getting ready to connect the DC cables (page 2–14)

6.Routing the DC cables (page 2–15)

7.Connecting the DC cables (page 2–16)

8.Connecting your equipment to the GFCI outlets (page 2–18)

9.Hardwiring the AC output (page 2–19)

10.Performing checks prior to initial start-up (page 2–22)

11.Testing your installation (page 2–22)

Step 1: Designing Your Installation

Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to use your TS400, and then design a power system that will give you maximum performance. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met. In particular, you will need to:

•Be aware of installation codes

•Choose an appropriate location

•Calculate your battery requirements and appropriate battery size

•Calculate the DC cable size

•Select the correct DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker

Installation Codes

See “Installation Codes” on page 2–3 for more information.

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