Xantrex Technology XADC DC Wire Size and Torque Values, Mounting the Xadc and Panel Remotely

Xantrex AC to DC Converter

Mounting the XADC and Panel Remotely

To mount the XADC and panel remotely:

1.Slide the panel into the mounting cutout (12 in. × 8 in. – 305 mm × 203 mm).

2.Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using 6 × #6 or #8 pan head, round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting the panel onto particleboard or wood.

3.Install the panel faceplate and tighten the center screw (do not overtighten as this may cause stripping of the screw threads).

4.Install the DC fuse cover.

5.Follow the instructions in “Mounting the XADC” on page 15 to mount the XADC.

DC Wire Size and Torque Values

Table 1 Torque Requirements

Connection	Torque Value
DC (+) Load Output Terminal	12 in-lbs (12-14 AWG)
DC (+) Battery Terminal Lug	30 in-lbs (2 AWG)
	28 in-lbs (4-6 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (8 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (10-14 AWG)
DC (-) Ground Terminal Lug	30 in-lbs (2 AWG)
	28 in-lbs (4-6 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (8 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (10-14 AWG)
DC (-) Ground Terminal Bus	35 in-lbs (4-6 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (8 AWG)
	20 in-lbs (10-14 AWG)
Line/Load Terminals	See Circuit Breaker
AC Neutral/Ground Terminal Bus(s)	35 in-lbs (4-6 AWG)
	25 in-lbs (8 AWG)
	20 in-lbs (10-14 AWG)
Ground Terminal	45 in-lbs (6 AWG)
	40 in-lbs (8 AWG)
	35 in-lbs (10-14 AWG)

Table 2 DC Wire Size (to battery bank)

	Recommended minimum	Recommended maximum 2-way
Converter model	DC wire gauge	DC cable lengtha
XADC-40	8 AWG	20 ft (610 cm)
XADC-60	6 AWG	20 ft (610 cm)
XADC-80	4 AWG	20 ft (610 cm)

a.Run lengths over 20 ft. (610 cm) are not recommended. Using larger run lengths or smaller gauge wires than recom- mended will result in decreased charge/load output performance as well as additional heating and interference effects.

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