3.0 Installation; Pre-Installation; Tools Required; Hardware/Materials Required - Xantrex7 UX - REV A Owner's Manual

3.0 Installation

Pre-Installation

NOTE: Before installing the inverter,
read all instructions and
cautionary markings located
in this manual.
NOTE: Installations should be
performed by a qualified
person or a licensed
electrician following all local
and NEC codes.

Tools Required

Hardware/Materials Required

Pre-Installation Planning

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Finding people qualified to perform installations is sometimes difficult. Xantrex
has made the process easier by developing a certification program for dealers
who install Xantrex renewable energy products.
Xantrex Certified Dealers have completed an extensive technical certification
examination and are committed to providing excellence in systems design,
installation, and service to homeowners and businesses interested in purchasing
a renewable energy system.
Contact a Xantrex Certified Dealer for site analysis, system design, and
installation. For more information, see the Xantrex Web Site at
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The following tools may be needed during this installation.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Slotted screwdriver
• Assorted open-end wrenches
• Socket wrench and fittings
The following materials may be needed during this installation.
• 4 ft x 4 ft sheet of ½" plywood or 2 x 4 studding (optional depending on
mounting method selected)
• Conduit and appropriate fittings
• #12 wood screws (or ½" by 1¼" lag bolts)
• Wire nuts
Pre-installation planning is recommended before installing the system to ensure
all factors are accounted for.
Pre-planning should include (but is not limited to) the following.
1. Battery-bank location?
2. Location of all the components in relation to each other and wire routes?
3. Are renewable energy generators (if used) in a location best suited for it's
respective energy source requirements (i.e., are PV arrays positioned in
maximum sun light?)
4. Is the system design compliant with local or national electrical codes?
• Multimeter (True rms)
• Wire strippers
• Torque wrench
• Hole saw
• Level
• Pencil
• Utility knife
• Electrical tape
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