Xantrex Technology Automatic Generator - Manual (Page 25)

Preparing an Installation
975-0082-01-01 2–3
Choosing a location
The Auto Gen Start should be installed in a location that meets the
following requirements:
Routing the connections
Dry The unit is intended for use in a dry location. The Auto Gen
Start
complies with UL458 Marine Supplement drip-test
requirements, but the location should be as dry as possible.
Cool The Auto Gen Start operates between -4 and 122 °F (-20 and
50 °C).
Safe The Auto Gen Start is not ignition protected. Do not install it in
areas requiring ignition-protected equipment, such as
compartments housing gasoline engines.
Close to
generator Avoid excessive wire lengths and use the recommended wire
lengths and sizes (see “Wire size and length” on page 2–7). It is
more important for the Auto Gen Start
to be close to the
generator than close to the inverter, although for safety reasons,
the Auto Gen Start should not be installed in the same
compartment as a gasoline-powered generator.
WARNING: Explosion hazard
This equipment is not ignition protected. To prevent fire or explosion, do not
install the Auto Gen Start in compartments containing 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.
Follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your Auto Gen
Start.
WARNING: Shock and energy hazards
Before making any connections to the generator, ensure that the generator’s
starter is disabled and the generator’s start battery is disconnected.