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Xantrex AC to DC Converter

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975-0301-01-01

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Xantrex AC to DC Converter

 

Installation Instructions

 

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Date and Revision

March 2007 Revision E

Part Number

975-0301-01-01

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Summary of Contents for XADC

Page 1: ...Distribution Panel 15 Configurations 15 Preparing to Install 15 Connecting the XADC and Panel Together 17 Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC and Panel 18 Connection Types for AC and DC 18 C...

Page 2: ...x AC to DC Converter The 40 Amp Xantrex AC to DC Converter will be referred to as the XADC 40 when it is being referenced individually The 60 Amp Xantrex AC to DC Converter will be referred to as the...

Page 3: ...XADC It contains no user serviceable parts and attempting to service the XADC will void your warranty See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the XADC yourself may re...

Page 4: ...ng your eyes while working near batteries 10 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters your eye immediately flood it with running cold water for at...

Page 5: ...inst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance w...

Page 6: ...re 1 and Figure 2 show the main components of the XADC Figure 1 XADC External Components Item Description 1 AC wiring compartment 2 Intake and outflow vents do not obstruct 3 DC wiring compartment 4 G...

Page 7: ...assigned DC fuses and four reserved fuses for the battery connections Figure 3 and Figure 5 show the main components of the XADC with AC DC Distribution Panel Figure 2 XADC Internal Components Item De...

Page 8: ...nation label 3 Removable AC DC Distribution Panel faceplate service technician only 4 Removable faceplate for XADC converter service technician only 5 Screw for removing panel faceplate service techni...

Page 9: ...not included 50 A panel shown fully populated 5 DC branch circuit fuses not included maximum 20 amps per branch 6 DC positive terminal strip 11 positions 7 DC wiring knockouts in 3 8 in trade size an...

Page 10: ...screws suitable for mounting the standalone XADC unit onto particleboard or wood and the equivalent screwdriver or 6 6 or 8 pan head round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting the attached...

Page 11: ...86 F and 140 F 30 C and 60 C the cooler the better within this range At ambients in excess of 140 F 60 C the XADC may shut down Ventilated Allow at least 18 inches 45 7 cm of clearance at the front o...

Page 12: ...eparing to Install To prepare the XADC for installation 1 Plan your wire routing to and from the AC input breaker and the DC battery using the wire lengths recommended in Table 2 on page 24 2 Attach t...

Page 13: ...the incoming cables through the DC wiring compartment knockout in the top of the XADC 5 Remove in 12 mm of insulation from the ends of the incoming cables 6 Make the DC ground connections to either o...

Page 14: ...hat you use marrettes for this as they have built in insulation 5 Connect the XADC AC line black cable to the incoming line It is recommended that you use marrettes for this as they have built in insu...

Page 15: ...ng Location for the XADC and Panel 4 Connecting the DC to the Panel 5 Connecting the Panel to the XADC DC Side 6 Connecting the Panel to the XADC AC Side 7 Connecting the AC to the Panel 8 Mounting th...

Page 16: ...you intend to mount the XADC and panel remotely 1 Remove the plastic wire protection grommets from the AC and DC wiring compartment holes 2 Install a UL CSA approved strain relief on both the AC and...

Page 17: ...on the top of the XADC slide in to the corresponding holes on the mounting clips on the bottom of the panel see Figure 12 2 Using the hardware provided in the panel hardware bag screw the panel to th...

Page 18: ...cable into the hole behind the screw 3 Tighten the screw see Table 1 on page 24 for torque values Connecting the DC to the Panel See Connection Types for AC and DC on page 18 for information on the co...

Page 19: ...20 A 6 Connect the incoming negative black cable from the battery to the negative DC battery lug 7 Connect the incoming positive red cable from the battery to the positive DC battery lug 8 Tighten th...

Page 20: ...positive red cable and negative black cable from the panel through the DC wiring compartment hole to the XADC 4 Make the DC ground connections to the ground lug on the right hand side or the top of t...

Page 21: ...present 3 Connect the AC ground green cable from the XADC to the front AC bus on the panel marked Equipment Grounding Terminal 4 Connect the neutral white cable from the XADC to the rear AC bus on the...

Page 22: ...NING Shock hazard Ensure that the AC disconnect or breaker is open on the AC line before attempting any installation CAUTION Breakers can be damaged if forced onto the AC stab lok bus bar Breakers sho...

Page 23: ...cure using 6 6 or 8 pan head round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting the unit onto particleboard or wood 3 Install the XADC faceplate and tighten the four screws do not overtighten as t...

Page 24: ...WG DC Battery Terminal Lug 30 in lbs 2 AWG 28 in lbs 4 6 AWG 25 in lbs 8 AWG 25 in lbs 10 14 AWG DC Ground Terminal Lug 30 in lbs 2 AWG 28 in lbs 4 6 AWG 25 in lbs 8 AWG 25 in lbs 10 14 AWG DC Ground...

Page 25: ...t current at rated output 6 Aac 9 Aac 12 Aac Nominal input voltage 120 Vac 60 Hz Frequency 50 70 Hz DC Output XADC 40 XADC 60 XADC 80 Recommended maximum battery bank size 220 Ah 220 Ah 400 Ah Output...

Page 26: ...ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUE...

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