Xantrex PH1800-GFP, Installation Manual

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Tools Required
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Tools Required
The following tools may be required for installing this equipment:
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#2 Phillips screwdriver(s)
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Slotted screwdriver(s)
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Wire strippers
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Torque wrench
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Socket wrench and sockets (½ in. for the wind DC input terminal, and
10 mm for the solar DC input terminal)
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Electrical tape
Hardware / Materials Required
The following customer supplied items are required to use the PowerHub
1800.
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One or two 12 Vdc SEALED (100 amp-hour), lead-acid batteries.
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1 ground cable #3 AWG copper (length to be determined by the
location of the installation)
The following items may be required for completing this installation.
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Electrical wire of appropriate gauge and length for AC input, AC
output, and AC ground (length to be determined by the location of the
installation). See Table 3-1 on page 3–11.
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Conduits and appropriate fittings for wire runs (e.g., wire nuts)
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Breaker panels, 15 A circuit breakers and appropriately sized DC
disconnects
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Wire connectors and crimp tool for the wind and solar DC cables
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Ensure the environment where the PowerHub is to be installed is properly
ventilated, free of dust, dirt, etc. and where the temperature will not fall
below 0°C (32°F) or rise above 40°C (104°F).
Clearance Ensure there is a minimum of 8 inches (preferably 12 inches) of clearance
around all ventilation holes and vents. Ensure nothing flammable is stored
anywhere near this unit.
Be sure to leave adequate room to access the
terminals if the unit is to be hardwired. Twelve inches may not be
adequate for access purposes to hardwire the unit.
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