Xantrex Technology 120 VAC/60 - Manual (Page 24)

INSTALLATION
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 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc.
5916 - 195th Street N. E.
Arlington, WA 98223
Telephone: 360/435-8826
Fax: 360/435-2229
www.traceengineering.com
SW Series Inverter/Charger
Part No. 2031-5
Rev. C: February 2001
QUICK INSTALL
This section provides installers, licensed electrical contractors, and knowledgeable laymen the essential
steps to quickly install the Trace™ SW Series Inverter/Charger. If you haven’t had experience with the SW
Series Inverter/Charger, you are urged to skip this section and read the entire INSTALLATION section
before installing the inverter/charger.
MOUNTING
Mount the unit securely in a clean, dry, properly ventilated enclosure. Do not mount the unit in the same
enclosure as vented or maintenance-free type vented batteries. Bolt the unit securely. Allow adequate
clearance to allow access to the indicators or controls.
DC CABLING
1. Connect an appropriate sized cable from the positive batter terminal (or battery bank) to the inverter’s
positive (red) terminal. See Table 12 in the Appendix to determine the proper size cable and length of
run needed to use with your inverter model and for your specific application. The National Electric
Code (NEC) requires the use of a DC fuse or disconnect with this cable. See Table 12 in the Appendix
to determine the correct fuse or breaker to use.
2. Connect an appropriate sized cable from the negative battery terminal to the negative (black) inverter
terminal. Torque all terminals to 10-15 foot-pounds. NOTE: A 'snap' caused by charging the internal
capacitors may occur when first connecting the cable. This can be avoided by first removing the DC
fuse or opening the disconnect in the positive battery cable.
3. Connect a cable from the inverter’s DC Chassis Ground to the system ground.
AC IN CABLING
1. See Table 13 in the Appendix to determine the appropriate AC wire size.
2. Remove the knockout from the inverter chassis and install a strain relief or conduit in which to route
the AC cabling in and out.
3. Connect the black wire from the hot side of the AC power to the terminal labeled AC HOT IN 1 (AC
HOT IN 2 if a generator is the AC source) on the inverter.
4. Connect the white wire from the neutral side of the AC power source to the terminal labeled
NEUTRAL IN 1 (NEUTRAL IN 2 if a generator is the AC source) on the inverter.
5. Connect the green wire from the ground of the AC power source to the AC Ground Terminal of the
inverter/charger.
AC OUT CABLING
1. Connect the black wire between the terminal marked AC HOT OUT to the hot bus of your AC load
center or AC sub-panel.
2. Connect the white wire from the terminal marked NEUTRAL OUT to the neutral bus of your AC load
center or sub-panel.
3. Connect the AC Ground Terminal of the inverter to the safety ground bus of the AC load center or
sub-panel.
WRAP UP
1. Secure all wiring with wire ties or other non-conductive fasteners to prevent chafing or damage. Use
strain-reliefs, grommets, or conduits to prevent damage to the wiring where it passes through any
apertures. Tighten all connections to the correct torque (AC Connections at 20 inch-pounds; DC
Connections at 10-15 foot-pounds).
2. Make a final check of all wiring, then reconnect to the AC power source.
3. Turn the inverter ON and check inverter operation (See the FUNCTIONAL TEST section on page 31).