Xantrex Technology 1200 - Manual (Page 28)

Designing Your Installation
3–5
Choosing an Appropriate Location
The XPower Plus must only be installed in a location that is:
:
WARNING: Explosion or Fire Hazard
The XPower Plus 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: Fire Hazard
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the
ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower Plus 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 32º F and
105º F (0º C and 40º C)—the cooler the better within this
range.
Ventilated Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of clearance around the
inverter for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings on
the DC end and on the bottom of the unit 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.