Xantrex Technology TS400 Marine Battery User Manual


 
Installation
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Installing the TS400
Overview
This chapter provides detailed information on installing the TS400. The
overall procedure is divided into 11 steps:
1. Designing your installation (page 26)
2. Mounting your inverter (page 210)
3. Connecting the chassis ground (page 211)
4. Installing the optional S400 Remote Switch
(page 212)
5. Getting ready to connect the DC cables (page 214)
6. Routing the DC cables (page 215)
7. Connecting the DC cables (page 216)
8. Connecting your equipment to the GFCI outlets (page 218)
9. Hardwiring the AC output (page 219)
10. Performing checks prior to initial start-up (page 222)
11. Testing your installation (page 222)
Step 1: Designing Your Installation
Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to
use your TS400, and then design a power system that will give you
maximum performance. The more thorough your planning, the better
your power needs will be met. In particular, you will need to:
Be aware of installation codes
Choose an appropriate location
Calculate your battery requirements and appropriate battery size
Calculate the DC cable size
Select the correct DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker
Installation Codes
See Installation Codes on page 23 for more information.