Tools And Materials; Location - Xantrex XPLORE 120A 12V Owner's Manual

Tools and Materials

To mount and connect the XPLORE Charger you need the
following tools:
Phillips #2 (3.5mm or equivalent) torque screwdriver for
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removing and re-securing the AC and DC wiring
compartment cover
power drill
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drill bit set for pilot holes for mounting screws (if using #10
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(M4) mounting screws, use 1/16 in. (1.6mm) drill
wire/cable stripper, crimper, ferrules
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You need the following materials:
3 conductor AC input wiring
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Use the information in Step 4: Installing AC Wiring and your
local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and
breaker or fuse
appropriately sized DC cables for each battery, with
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suitable connectors at the battery end
Use the information in DC Wiring and your local electrical
codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse
a properly rated circuit breaker or a DC fused disconnect for
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each battery
four pieces mounting screws, #10 (M4) corrosion resistant
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(Length dependent on mounting surface).
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Location

Install the XPLORE Charger in a location that meets the following
requirements:
Condition
Dry The XPLORE Charger must be installed in a dry
location not subject to moisture especially rain,
spray, or splashing bilge water.
Clean The XPLORE Charger should not be exposed to
metal filings or any other form of contamination.
Cool The ambient air temperature should be between
32 – 122 °F (0 – 50 °C) for best performance.
Close to The XPLORE Charger should be installed as close
batteries as possible to the batteries, but not in the same
compartment to prevent corrosion. Avoid excessive
cable lengths and use the recommended wire
sizes. You must install with cables sized to achieve
less than 3% voltage drop on battery cables under
full load. This will maximize the performance of the
charger.
Preparing For Installation
Requirement
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