Xantrex Technology 1000 - Manual (Page 30)

Installing the XPower 1000
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Overview of Installation Steps
These are the three steps for installing your XPower 1000. Do not proceed
with installation until you have read “Designing Your Installation” on
page 3–1.
1. Mount the inverter.
2. Connect the chassis ground.
3. Connect the DC cables.
Mounting the Inverter
Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your vehicle. See “Choosing
an Appropriate Location” on page 3–5.
To mount the XPower 1000:
1. Make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position.
2. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The XPower
1000 must be oriented in one of the following ways:
• Horizontally on a vertical surface.
(The ventilation opening on the DC end must not point up or
down.)
• On or under a horizontal surface
3. Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the positions of
the mounting screws, and then remove the inverter.
4. Pilot drill the four mounting holes.
5. Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion-resistant
fasteners sized #10 or larger.