Mounting The Controller - Xantrex XW4024-120/240-60 Installation Manual

XW Solar Charge Controller Installation

Mounting the Controller

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The XW SCC can be mounted to either the side or the top of the power distribution panel.
The power distribution panel has keyhole slots and screw holes for side mounting, and
two pairs of conduit holes for top mounting the XW SCC.
To mount the XW SCC to the side of the power distribution panel:
1. Back out the top side screw on the XW SCC by
2. Remove the lower side screw on the XW SCC.
3. Holding the unit against the side of the power distribution panel, insert the top side
screw into one of the two keyhole slots on the side of the power distribution panel and
pull the unit down into the slot.
4. Insert the lower side screw through the hole on the inside of the power distribution
panel and into the side of the XW SCC.
5. Tighten the lower side screw to secure the XW SCC.
To mount the XW SCC to the top of the power distribution panel:
1. Remove a pair of knockouts from the top of the power distribution panel.
2. Remove the bottom knockouts from the XW SCC.
3. Align the knockouts on the power distribution panel and XW SCC, and secure the unit
with two locking strain reliefs or threaded connectors.
In a stand-alone installation, the XW SCC is mounted using three #10 × ½-inch or #12 ×
½-inch (12.5 mm) pan-head screws.
To mount the XW SCC away from the power distribution panel:
1. Remove the wiring terminals cover.
2. Mark the location of the keyhole slot on the wall.
3. Secure the top mounting screw in the location marked. Leave the screw head backed
out approximately ¼ inch (6 mm).
4. Place the XW SCC onto the screw and pull it down into the keyhole slot.
5. Insert two screws in the two mounting holes provided to secure the unit to the wall.
6. Provide strain-relief clamps or conduit to prevent damage to the circuit board and
terminal block from pulling on the wires.
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