Xantrex Technology 3000 - Manual (Page 22)

Installation
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Choosing an Appropriate Location
The inverter must only be installed in a location that is:
:
WARNING
The inverter contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent
fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries
or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on it.
Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 and 40ºC
(32 and 105ºF)—the cooler the better within this range.
Ventilated Allow at least 3" (76 mm) of clearance around the inverter
for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings on the DC
end and on the bottom of the inverter are not obstructed.
Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to
battery Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire
resistance and reduce input power. Longer AC wires are
preferable to longer DC wires: wire resistance (and
therefore voltage drop) is less and the cost is lower.
Protected
from battery
gases Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases
produced by batteries. Battery gases are corrosive, and
prolonged exposure to battery gases will damage the
inverter.
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