Connecting The Ac Wiring; Gfci Requirements - Xantrex RV2012GS Owner's Manual

Connecting the AC Wiring

GFCI Requirements

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AC connections are made on the terminal block located inside the front panel of
the inverter.
Figure 2-3 RV Series AC Wiring terminal block
To connect AC wiring:
1. Disconnect the inverter from the battery.
2. Remove the AC wiring compartment cover.
3. Feed the wires through the Romex connectors on the right side of the
inverter's case. Romex strain reliefs can be replaced with conduit fittings. See
Figure 2-2 on page 2–7.
4. Following the wiring guide located in the AC wiring compartment and
page 2–7, connect the hot (black) and neutral (white) wires to the terminal
block and tighten securely. The safety (green) wire is connected to the
external ground screw terminal.
5. Replace the AC wiring compartment cover.
A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is a device that deenergizes a circuit
when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required
to open the circuit breaker. GFCIs are intended to protect people from electric
shocks and are usually required in wet or damp locations.
Installation in recreational vehicles requires GFCI protection of certain branch
circuits. Consult all applicable codes.
WARNING: Shock hazard
Not all makes and models of GFCIs work properly with all inverters. Use only GFCIs that
are listed as usable for your model of inverter in Xantrex Application Note "Using GFCI
Receptacles on Xantrex Inverters and Inverter/Chargers" available at www.xantrex.com
or by calling customer service; see page WA–1 for contact information.
Wiring the Inverter/Charger
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