Xantrex Technology PROwatt 600 - Manual (Page 28)

Connecting DC Cables
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If you are using crimp connectors, use the tool
recommended by the terminal manufacturer. Make sure
no stray wires protrude from the terminal. (You can also
have the crimp connectors attached by the company that
sells you the cable.)
3. Strip about 1/2 inch (1.25cm) from the ends of the cables
that will be connected to the inverter.
4. Install a fuse and fuse holder in the cable that will be used
for the positive side of the DC circuit. The fuse must be
as close to the battery as possible, must be rated for DC
circuits, rated 80A max, and have a short-circuit interrupt
rating that exceeds the short-circuit current available
from the battery.
Xantrex recommends a Bussman ANL-80 fuse or a
Gould type A3T80 Class T fuse, or equivalent for
installations requiring a “code fuse”.
5. Insert the stripped ends of the cables into the cabling
terminals on the rear of the inverter and tighten the
screws securely. The red terminal is positive (+); the
black terminal is negative (–). See
Figure 2 .
6. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the
negative battery terminal. Make a secure connection.
Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may
cause overheated wires and melted insulation.
CAUTION: Reverse Polarity
Power connections to the PROwatt 600 must be
positive to positive and negative to negative.
A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative)
will blow a fuse in the inverter and may cause
permanent damage. Your warranty does not cover
damage caused by a reverse polarity connection.