Xantrex Technology RV2012 - Manual (Page 22)

Xantrex RV Series Inverter/Charger Owner’s Manual
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Connection of Grounding and Battery Systems
The following diagram outlines proper connections for the RV Series inverter/chargers. Several
points of caution are:
• DO NOT connect the battery negative (-) terminal to the vehicle chassis ground.
• DO NOT connect the DC load negative to the battery negative (-). Connect only to the chassis
ground terminal on the inverter or to the vehicle chassis.
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–
+ –
–
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G
RV Series
Inverter
DC Load
Distribution Panel
Battery
Internal shunt connection
Optional
Vehicle chassis
Vehicle chassis
ground (green)
Connect DC loads to Vehicle
Chassis or optionally to the
Inverter’s Vehicle Chassis Ground
Terminal (Green). Do not connect
DC loads to battery negative (-) Do NOT connect battery
negative to vehicle chassis
or vehicle chassis ground.
Terminal connection to
chassis ground is made
inside the inverter.