Wiring requirements, Explosive gas precautions – Xantrex Technology DR1524W User Manual

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Safety

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Wiring Requirements

1. All wiring methods and materials shall be in accordance with the National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (Current Edition). When sizing conductors
and conduits interfacing to the DR Inverter, both shall be in accordance with
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70, as well as all state and local code
requirements.

2. This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded

electrical system per the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (current
edition). This is the single point earth ground for the inverter system.

3. Use copper conductors only with insulation rated for 75 °C.

4. The grounds on the DR Inverter are marked with this symbol:

5. The AC voltage and current on the DR Inverter is marked with this symbol:

6. The DC voltage and current on the DR Inverter is marked with this

symbol:

7. Phase on the DR Inverter is marked with this symbol:

Explosive gas precautions

1. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks.

To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the DR Inverter/Charger in
compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations
that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing
gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other
connections between components of the fuel system.

2. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those

published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment
in which the battery is installed.

WARNING Fire Hazard:

Do not install 120 volt AC stand-alone inverters onto 120/240 volt AC multi-branch
circuit wiring. This could pose a fire hazard due to an overloaded neutral return wire in
this configuration. See “Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring” on page C–1 for details.

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and
follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your DR Inverter/
Charger.

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