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Inverter Installation
Location
The XPower Inverter 1000 must only be installed in a location that is:
:
Cables for DC Input and Ground
To operate safely and effectively, use low-resistance wiring between the
battery and the inverter because the inverter receives high-current input
from a low-voltage battery.
Run a chassis ground cable from the grounding point to the chassis ground
screw on the inverter’s DC panel.
When purchasing cables for DC input and ground:
• Use a minimum No. 2 AWG for the DC input cable with a
• Maximum cable length of 1.5 meters (5 feet), measured one-way from
battery terminal to inverter terminal.
• Use a matching cable size for ground cable. Terminate one end with an
appropriately-sized ring connector.
• Use stranded copper wires, avoiding aluminum wires due to their
higher-resistance rating.
• Have your DC input cables crimped and terminated with
appropriately-sized ring connectors at the store of purchase.
Fuses (or Circuit Breakers)
Install only a DC-rated fuse (or a DC-rated circuit breaker) on the positive
cable line as shown on Figure 4. When purchasing fuses (or circuit
breakers), follow these recommendations.
• Select a fuse (or circuit breaker) with a maximum rating of 150 Adc.
• Determine the short-circuit current rating of the battery and
• Choose a battery fuse that can withstand the short-circuit current that
may be generated by the battery.
Dry The inverter must be installed in a dry location not subject
to moisture especially rain, spray, or splashing bilge water.
Cool The inverter should not be exposed to metal filings or any
other form of contamination.
Ventilated The ambient air temperature should be between
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) for best performance.
Safe Ventilation openings on the inverter must not be
obstructed. If the inverter is mounted in a tight fitting
compartment, the compartment must be ventilated with
cut-outs to prevent the inverter from overheating.
Close to
battery
The inverter is not ignition-protected equipment, so it
cannot be installed in areas containing gasoline tanks or
fittings which require ignition-protected equipment.
Xantrex recommends that it is safest not to install any kind
of electrical equipment including the inverter in these
areas.
Protected
from battery
gases
The inverter should be installed as close as possible to the
batteries, but not in the same compartment to prevent
corrosion. Avoid excessive cable lengths and use the
recommended wire sizes. Xantrex recommends installing
with cables sized to achieve less than 3% voltage drop on
battery cables under full load. This will maximize the
performance of the inverter.