Xantrex Technology 120 VAC/60 - Manual (Page 25)

INSTALLATION
 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
Page
17
COMPLETE INSTALL
UNPACKING
Before beginning, unpack the inverter/charger; record the
serial number on the inside cover of this booklet and on the
warranty card. Right now, please do the following:
•
Verify that you have everything listed on the Packaging
Materials sheet. If any items are missing, please call
Customer Service at (360) 435-8826.
•
Save your “proof-of-purchase”, You will need the “proof-of-
purchase” to obtain warranty service.
•
Keep the original carton and packing materials. If you
need to return your inverter for service, you should ship it
in the original carton. It is also the best way to keep the
inverter safe if it needs to be moved.
LOCATION
Inverters are sophisticated electronic devices and should be treated accordingly. Treat the inverter as you
would any fine piece of electronic equipment. When selecting the location for the inverter, don't think of it
in the same terms as the other interfacing equipment, e.g. batteries, diesel generators, motor generators,
washing machines etc. It is a highly complex microprocessor controlled device. There are nearly 500,000
silicon junctions in its output devices and integrated circuits. The crystal oscillator runs at 4 megahertz.
The drive circuitry timing is accurate to a thousandth of a second. Genetically speaking, it is a cousin to
stereo equipment, television sets or computers. The use of conformal-coated circuit boards, plated copper
bus bars, powder coated metal components, and stainless steel fasteners improves tolerance to hostile
environments. However, in a corrosive or condensing environment (one in which humidity and/or
temperature change cause water to form on components) all the ingredients for electrolysis are present -
water, electricity and metals. In a corrosive or condensing environment, the life expectancy of the
inverter is indeterminate and the warranty is voided.
Caution: Install the inverter in a dry, protected location away from sources of high temperature
and moisture. Exposure to saltwater is particularly destructive and potentially hazardous.
Locate the inverter as close to the batteries as possible in order to keep the battery cable length short.
Do not locate the inverter directly above the batteries or in the same compartment as vented batteries.
Batteries generate hydrogen sulfide gas, which is very corrosive to electronic equipment and everything
else. They also generate hydrogen and oxygen. If these gases accumulate, an arc caused by the
connecting of battery cables or the switching of a relay could ignite the mixture. Mounting the inverter in a
ventilated enclosure with sealed batteries is acceptable.
Ensure the inverter is located in an area that prevents insects and rodents from entering the inverter, as
the inverter can provide a warm habitat in a cold environment. This may involve installing the inverter in an
enclosure and include mesh screens or nets over any openings to ensure the unit is kept well ventilated.
This inverter can create RFI (Radio Frequency Interference). Keep this in mind when determining the
placement of the inverter. You should locate the inverter as far away as possible from any electronic
devices that may be susceptible to RFI.
MOUNTING
UL Standard 1741 (draft) requires that the inverter be mounted on a vertical surface (on a wall) and that
the keyhole slots not be used as the only method of mounting. The purpose of the wall mounting
requirement is to orient the inverter so that its bottom cover, which has no holes, will not allow burning
material to be ejected in case of an internal fire.