Introduction
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Location
Install the XCS eries in a location that meets the following requirements:
When planning where and how to mount the XC Series, be sure the installation
allows the charger to be mounted in one of the permitted vertical or horizontal
orientations.
For marine installations, only the mounting configurations with a check mark in
Figure 1-6 meet the North American and European marine requirements. Marine
products are required to meet drip tests, to ensure safety in the presence of
condensation. If you are certain your installation is not subject to moisture,
configuration d) in Figure 1-6 may be used.
Condition Requirement
Dry The XC Series must be installed in a dry location not subject to rain, s pray or splashing
bilge water.
Clean The XCSeries should not be exposed to metal filings or any other form of conductive
contamination.
Cool The ambient air temperature shoul d be between 0 °C - 50 °C (32 °F - 122 °F) for best
performance.
Ventilated There must be at least 76 mm (3 in . ) o f clea rance on each end of the XC Series f or ai r
flow. Ventilation openings on the unit must not be obstructed. If mounting in a tight
fitting compartment, th e co m p a rt me nt must be ventilated wit h cut -o ut s to pre vent
overheating.
Safe This battery charger is ignition protected, so it can be installed in areas containing
gasoline tanks or fittings which usually require ignition protected equipment. Xantrex
recommends, however, that it is safes t not to install electrical equipment in these ar eas.
Close to
batteries The XCSeries should be installed as close as possible to the batteries, but not in the
same compartment to prevent excess corrosion. Avoid excessive cable lengths and use
the recommended wire sizes. Xantrex recommends <3% wire voltage drop (round
circuit) on battery cables under full load.
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