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Section 3 Installation
This section gives complete information for installing a PROsine 2.0
Inverter•Charger system. Specifically, this section describes:
• Safety instructions and installation codes that must be observed during
installation
• Installation tools and materials
• Appropriate locations and environments for mounting the
inverter•charger, display panel, and battery temperature sensor
• AC cabling, DC cabling, and grounding information
• Detailed installation procedures. (Start on page 18.)
For information about installing two inverter•chargers in series, see Section 7:
“Series Operation”.
Safety Instructions
• Before you begin the installation, review the “Important Safety
Instructions” on page xv, and read the entire “Installation” section so you
can plan your installation from beginning to end.
• Disconnect all AC and DC power sources to prevent accidental shock.
Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic
generator starting devices.
Installation Codes
Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and
application of the installation. Some examples include the following:
• The U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC)
• The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
• The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the US Coast Guard
requirements for installations on marine vessels
• The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the RV Industry Association
(RVIA) for installations in RVs
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation
requirements are met.
WARNING
Xantrex Technology recommends that all wiring be done by a certified
technician or electrician to ensure adherence to approved electrical
wiring regulations.