Tools And Materials Required - Xantrex RV2012GS Owner's Manual

Installation

Tools and Materials Required

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When the generator is running the main AC panel, leg 1 and leg 2 of the generator
are connected independently to the two halves of the main AC panel. When the
inverter is operating, both sides of the main AC panel are automatically connected
together. Only 120 Vac is available when the inverter is operating.
Use line 1 for AC input if only one line is necessary. If only line 2 is used, the
inverter/charger will not transfer power.
No terminals or lugs are required to connect the AC wiring.
Tools and materials required to make AC wiring connections:
Wire strippers
1/2" (13 mm) open-end wrench or socket
Phillips screwdriver #2
Slotted screwdriver 1/4" (6 mm) blade.
Four conductor wire, sized according to Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Minimum Recommended AC Wire Size (Four-Conductor Cable)
Split Phase/Single Input
Model Input Wiring
RV2012GS 10 AWG
RV2012GS-15/20B 12 AWG
RV2012GS-20B 12 AWG
RV2512GS 10 AWG
RV3012GS 10 AWG
* for 15 A output breaker.
** for 20 A output breaker.
Torque all AC wiring connections to 20 inch-pounds.
Dual Input
Output Wiring Input Wiring
10 AWG 6 AWG
14*/12** AWG 8 AWG
12 AWG 8 AWG
10 AWG 6 AWG
10 AWG 6 AWG
Output Wiring
6 AWG
14*/12** AWG
12 AWG
6 AWG
6 AWG
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