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Xantrex XADC Installation Instructions Manual

Xantrex XADC Installation Instructions Manual

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Xantrex AC to DC Converter
Installation Instructions
About These Installation Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Main Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Installation Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Installation Tools and Materials- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Installing the XADC (stand-alone unit)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
DC Wire Size and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Electrical Performance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
AC/DC Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Preparing to Install - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Connecting the DC Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Connecting the AC Input - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Mounting the XADC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Preparing to Install - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Connecting the XADC and Panel Together - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Connection Types for AC and DC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Connecting the DC to the Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Connecting the AC to the Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Mounting the XADC and Panel Remotely - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
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975-0301-01-01 Revision E

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter XADC Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 Revision E About These Installation Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Main Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 AC/DC Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7...

  • Page 2: About These Installation Instructions

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter About These Installation Instructions Purpose The purpose of these Installation Instructions is to provide explanations and procedures for installing the Xantrex AC to DC Converter (XADC). The Installation Instructions provide safety guidelines and procedures for installing the XADC.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Limitations on Use The Xantrex AC to DC Converter is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. WARNING This section contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep these Installation Instructions for future reference.
  • Page 4 Xantrex AC to DC Converter Explosive Gas Precautions WARNING: Explosion hazard 1. Working in the vicinity of batteries may be dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation, therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XADC. 2.
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions 12. Use the XADC for charging a lead-acid battery only. Do not use the XADC to charge nickel-cadmium or dry-cell batteries commonly used with home appliances and electronic equipment. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property. 13.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Installation Main Components Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the main components of the XADC. Figure 1 XADC External Components Item Description AC wiring compartment Intake and outflow vents (do not obstruct) DC wiring compartment Ground connection (2 possible connection locations) Mounting flanges 975-0301-01-01...

  • Page 7: Ac/Dc Distribution Panel

    Installation Instructions Figure 2 XADC Internal Components Item Description AC wiring compartment hole Black AC line cable White AC neutral cable Green AC ground cable Grommet (supplied) Strain relief (not supplied) DC wiring compartment hole ½ in. - 3/8 in. trade size (with ¾ in. knockout) DC fuses DC positive (+) and negative (-) connection lugs AC/DC Distribution Panel...
  • Page 8 Xantrex AC to DC Converter Figure 3 AC/DC Distribution Panel Components Item Description DC fuse/AC breaker access panel (swings open with thumb latch) Removable DC fuse access panel with DC circuit designation label. Removable AC/DC Distribution Panel faceplate (service technician only) Removable faceplate for XADC converter (service technician only) Screw for removing panel faceplate (service technician only) AC breakers (not included)
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions Figure 5 AC/DC Distribution Panel and XADC Internal Components Item Description Equipment Grounding Terminal bus (front) AC Neutral Terminal bus (rear) AC wiring knockouts (½ in. - 3/8 in. trade size - and ¾ in. nested) (7 positions) AC breakers (not included) (50 A panel shown fully populated) DC branch circuit fuses (not included) maximum 20 amps per branch DC positive terminal strip (11 positions)

  • Page 10: Installation Codes

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are met. Some examples include the following: •...

  • Page 11: Choosing A Location

    Installation Instructions • XADC converter faceplate and mounting hardware • Plastic bag containing two mounting tabs and related hardware, one top mounting flange and related hardware Choosing a Location The XADC and AC/DC Distribution Panel must only be installed in a location that is: Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the XADC.

  • Page 12: Installing The Xadc (Stand-Alone Unit)

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Installing the XADC (stand-alone unit) Follow the procedures in the order given: 1. “Preparing to Install” 2. “Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC” 3. “Connecting the DC Battery” 4. “Connecting the AC Input” 5. “Mounting the XADC” Preparing to Install To prepare the XADC for installation: 1.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Mounting Location For The Xadc

    Installation Instructions Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC To prepare the XADC mounting location: 1. Place the XADC into the intended mounting position and hold it against the mounting surface. 2. Mark the positions of the four side flange mounting screws, and then remove the XADC.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Ac Input

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Strain relief Ground lug (option 1) DC wiring knockout Ground lug (option 2) Negative DC connection lug screw Positive DC connection lug screw Figure 9 XADC DC Connections Connecting the AC Input When following the procedure, see Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. WARNING: Shock hazard Ensure that the AC disconnect or breaker is open on the AC line before attempting any installation.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Xadc

    Installation Instructions Mounting the XADC To mount the XADC using the mounting plates: 1. Align the XADC with the 4 previously marked mounting positions. 2. Fasten the XADC using 4 × #6 or #8 pan head, round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting unit onto particleboard or wood.
  • Page 16 Xantrex AC to DC Converter 4. AC breaker positions 1 and 2 have been removed from the removable faceplate on the panel. Remove extra positions from the panel by twisting the knockouts back and forth. Any knockouts that have been accidentally removed can be replaced with one of the following parts: ITE Gould QF-3 or Cutler Hammer/Bryant/Westinghouse FB-1B.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Xadc And Panel Together

    Installation Instructions Add these two mounting tabs (from the panel hardware bag) Add this mounting flange (from the panel hardware bag) Remove this side mounting flange (keep the left or right flange and Add this mounting flange Remove this side mounting hardware for (using one of the removed mounting flange...

  • Page 18: Preparing The Mounting Location For The Xadc And Panel

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC and Panel To prepare the XADC and panel mounting location: 1. Cut a mounting hole (12 in. × 12 1/8 in. – 305 mm × 307 mm) for the connected XADC and panel, or follow the instructions in “Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC”...
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions 3. Connect the incoming negative (-) black cable from each of the loads to the negative DC bus. 4. Connect the incoming positive (+) red cable from each of the loads to the positive DC bus. 5. Install fuses for the DC loads and the DC battery. The bottom four DC fuses are for the battery.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Panel To The Xadc Dc Side

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Connecting the Panel to the XADC DC Side When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. To connect the panel to the XADC DC side: 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Panel To The Xadc Ac Side

    Installation Instructions Connecting the Panel to the XADC AC Side When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. See Figure 4 on page 8 for panel electrical connection diagrams.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ac To The Panel

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Connecting the AC to the Panel See “Connection Types for AC and DC” on page 18 if you are not familiar with the connections used on the breakers. When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque values.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Xadc And Panel When Connected

    Installation Instructions AC Loads To install the AC loads: 1. Route the AC load cables through the knockouts in the back of the panel. 2. Install breaker(s) for your AC loads. See the documentation for your breaker to determine how it installs. 3.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Xadc And Panel Remotely

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Mounting the XADC and Panel Remotely To mount the XADC and panel remotely: 1. Slide the panel into the mounting cutout (12 in. × 8 in. – 305 mm × 203 mm). 2. Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using 6 × #6 or #8 pan head, round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting the panel onto particleboard or wood.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Installation Instructions Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional specifications are available in the Xantrex AC to DC Converter Owner’s Manual (Part #: 975- 0305-01-01). Electrical Performance AC Input XADC-40 XADC-60 XADC-80 Input current (at rated output) 6 Aac 9 Aac 12 Aac...

  • Page 26: Contact Information

    Xantrex AC to DC Converter Trademarks Xantrex AC to DC Converter is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

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