Location - Xantrex XC3012 Owner's Manual

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Location

Install the XC Series in a location that meets the following requirements:
Condition Requirement
Dry The XC Series must be installed in a dry location not subject to rain, spray or splashing
bilge water.
Clean The XC Series should not be exposed to metal filings or any other form of conductive
contamination.
Cool The ambient air temperature should be between 0 °C - 50 °C (32 °F - 122 °F) for best
performance.
Ventilated There must be at least 76 mm (3 in.) of clearance on each end of the XC Series for air
flow. Ventilation openings on the unit must not be obstructed. If mounting in a tight
fitting compartment, the compartment must be ventilated with cut-outs to prevent
overheating.
Safe This battery charger is ignition protected, so it can be installed in areas containing
gasoline tanks or fittings which usually require ignition protected equipment. Xantrex
recommends, however, that it is safest not to install electrical equipment in these areas.
Close to The XC Series should be installed as close as possible to the batteries, but not in the
batteries same compartment to prevent excess corrosion. Avoid excessive cable lengths and use
the recommended wire sizes. Xantrex recommends <3% wire voltage drop (round
circuit) on battery cables under full load.
When planning where and how to mount the XC Series, be sure the installation
allows the charger to be mounted in one of the permitted vertical or horizontal
orientations.
For marine installations, only the mounting configurations with a check mark in
Figure 1-6 meet the North American and European marine requirements. Marine
products are required to meet drip tests, to ensure safety in the presence of
condensation. If you are certain your installation is not subject to moisture,
configuration d) in Figure 1-6 may be used.
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