Xantrex Xantrex PRO XM 1000, Owner'S Manual

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Installing the XM Series Inverter
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Overview of Installation Steps
Installing the XM Series Inverter 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 3–1.
Mounting the Inverter
You can mount the inverter horizontally or vertically. See “Choosing an
Appropriate Location” on page 3–5.
To mount the XM Series Inverter:
1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The XM
Series Inverter 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 corrosion-resistant
fasteners sized #10 (M4.5).