Xantrex Technology XW User Manual

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Installation

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The wires on the wiring harness can be extended to meet installation
requirements. When extending the wire harness, ensure that the extension
wires are the same color as the wires on the harness.

To install the XW Auto Generator Start using the wiring harness:

1. Connect each wire on the harness to its intended wire or contact on

the generator, thermostats, or external switches. Tape, or otherwise
secure, the unused wires to ensure they do not make unintended
connections.

2. Plug the harness into the connector on the bottom panel of

the XW Auto Generator Start.

Wire
Identification

Each wire on the harness is identified by a number and a color. The wire
numbers are shown in Figure 2-2 and their colors and functions are
described in Table 2-3.

Wire Size and
Length

Required wire sizes for the external connections to the wiring harness are:

When planning the routing for external connections, ensure that wire
lengths are sufficient to plug the wiring harness into the XW Auto
Generator Start once all the external connections are complete.

Table 2-2 Required Wiring Size Based on Length of Cable

0–30 ft. (9 m)

Over 30 ft. (9 m)

18 AWG

16 AWG

Figure 2-2 XW Auto Generator Start Wiring Harness

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