Installing the XM 1800
Overview of Installation Steps
Installing the XM 1800 includes the following steps.
1.Ensure that AC and DC power is off.
2.Mount the inverter
3.Connect the chassis ground
4.Connect AC input (if connecting to an existing AC circuit)
5.Connect AC output (if connecting to an existing AC circuit)
6.Connect the DC cables
7.Close the DC disconnect switch.
Do not proceed with installation until you have read “Designing Your
Installation” on page
Mounting the Inverter
You can mount the inverter horizontally or vertically. See “Choosing an Appropriate Location” on page
To mount the XM 1800:
1.Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The XM
1800 must be oriented in one of the following ways:
•On or under a horizontal surface.
•Horizontally on a vertical surface.
The ventilation opening on the DC end must not point up or down.
2.Use the supplied mounting template to mark the positions of the mounting screws.
Or
Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the positions of the mounting screws, and then remove the inverter.
3.Pilot drill the four mounting holes.
4.Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using
