Choosing An Appropriate Location - Xantrex XM 1000 Owner's Manual

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Choosing an Appropriate Location

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WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard
The XM 1800 contains components that may produce arcs or sparks. To prevent
fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries
or flammable materials, or in locations that require Ignition-Protected equipment
such as areas containing gasoline engines, tanks, or fuel-line fittings.
WARNING: Fire hazard
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the XM 1800 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may
result.
The XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is:
Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drip or splash on it.
Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 ºF and
105 ºF (0 ºC and 40 ºC)—the cooler the better within this
range.
Ventilated Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of clearance around the
inverter for air flow. Ensure that the ventilation openings on
the DC end of the unit are not obstructed.
Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as
batteries or in any compartment capable of storing
flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to Do not use excessive DC cable lengths. DC cable wire
battery resistance and the resulting voltage drop reduces input
power. Voltage drop in AC wires is of less critical
importance because resistance in wire carrying AC current
is less. AC wires are also less expensive. In general, longer
AC wires are preferable to longer DC cables.
Protected from Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases
battery gases produced by batteries. Battery gases are corrosive, and
prolonged exposure to battery gases will damage the
inverter.
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