Xantrex Technology TS400 Installing the TS400

Installation

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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 (page2–6)

2. Mounting your inverter (page2–10)

3. Connecting the chassis ground (page2–11 )

4. Installing the optional S400 Remote Switch

(page 2–12)

5. Getting ready to connect the DC cables (page2–14)

6. Routing the DC cables (page2–15)

7. Connecting the DC cables (page2–16)

8. Connecting your equipment to the GFCI outlets (page2–18)

9. Hardwiring the AC output (page2–19)

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

11. Testing your installation (page2–22)

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 Disconne ct or the DC circuit breaker

Installation Codes

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

Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used WARNING Important: Note: Page Page Important Safety Instructions General Precautions WARNING WARNING: Restrictions on Use Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard Explosive Gas Precautions Page Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction Page Index Page Introduction How TS400 Works Premium Power and Ease of Use Comprehensive Protection TS400 Features Front Panel Back Panel Optional Accessory: Remote Switch Dimensions of Remote Switch Part number of Remote Switch Note: Installation Installation TS400 Configuration 22975-0055-01-01 Introduction Figure 2-1 System Diagram Preparing for Installation Installation Codes WARNING: Electrical shock and fire hazards WARNING: Restrictions on use Materials List Installation Tools and Materials Tools Materials for TS400 and Optional S400 Remote Switch Materials for AC output hardwiring Installing the TS400 Overview Step 1: Designing Your Installation Installation Codes Choosing a Location WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion Battery Requirements DC Cables DC Fuse and Disconnect or DC Circuit Breaker Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter Step 3: Connecting the Chassis Ground Step 4: Installing the Optional S400 Remote Switch Note: Page Step 5: Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables Step 6: Routing the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables WARNING: Fire and shock hazard Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION: Reverse polarity Page Step 8: Connecting Your Equipment to the GFCI Outlets Note: Important: Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output WARNING: Fire, shock, and energy hazards Page Page Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-up Step 11: Testing Your Installation Page Figure 2-10 S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template (Scale approximately 1:1) Operation Front Panel Features Operating the TS400 Turning the TS400 On Turning the TS400 to Standby When Not in Use Using the Optional S400 Remote Switch Recharging Your Batteries Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown Restarting or Operating Multiple Pieces of Equipment Monitoring the Operating Status Table 3-2 Status of Indicator Lights and Alarm Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown Table 3-3 Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and fire hazard Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Reference Page Electrical Specifications Physical Specifications with Projections Page Page Page Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two Separate Battery Banks Battery Tips WARNING: Explosion and fire hazard Page Warranty and Product Information Warra nty What does this warranty cover? What will Xantrex do? How do you get service? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Ce nter (ASC) Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Index $ % & ' ) * + , . 6 7 8 9 :