Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 manual Choosing an Appropriate Location

Designing Your Installation

Choosing an Appropriate Location

WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard

The XM 1800 contains components that may produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require Ignition-Protected equipment such as areas containing gasoline engines, tanks, or fuel-line fittings.

WARNING: Fire hazard

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XM 1800 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.

The XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is:

:

Dry	Do not allow water or other liquids to drip or splash on it.
Cool	Ambient air temperature should be between 32 ºF and
	105 ºF (0 ºC and 40 ºC)—the cooler the better within this
	range.
Ventilated	Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of clearance around the
	inverter for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings on
	the DC end of the unit are not obstructed.
Safe	Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
	batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
	flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to	Do not use excessive DC cable lengths. DC cable wire
battery	resistance and the resulting voltage drop reduces input
	power. Voltage drop in AC wires is of less critical
	importance because resistance in wire carrying AC current
	is less. AC wires are also less expensive. In general, longer
	AC wires are preferable to longer DC cables.
Protected from	Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases
battery gases	produced by batteries. Battery gases are corrosive, and
	prolonged exposure to battery gases will damage the
	inverter.

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