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DR Inverter/Char g er DR1512 DR2412 DR1524 DR2424 DR3624 DR1512W DR1524W DR1512E DR1524E DR1548E DR2424E Installation and Operations Manual.
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DR Inverter/Charger Installation and Operation Manual.
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc . is a worl d-leading supp lier of adva nced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells , microturbines, and backup power applications in both gri d-connected and stand-alon e systems.
975-0012-01-02 Rev A iii About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Installation and Operation Manual is to provide explanati ons and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and tro ubleshooting the DR Inverter/Charger.
About T his Manu al iv 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Conventions Used The following conventio ns are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xa ntrex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .
975-0012-01-02 Rev A v Important Safety Instructions SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains imp ort ant instructions for all DR Inverter/Char ger models that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter .
Safety vi 975-0012-01-02 Rev A W iring Requirements 1. All wiring methods and materials sha ll be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFP A 70 (Current Edition).
Safety 975-0012-01-02 Rev A vii Precautions W hen W orking With Batteries 1. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 2. Never smoke or allow a spark or fl ame near the engine or batteries. 3. Use caution to reduce the risk or dro ppi ng a metal tool on the battery .
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975-0012-01-02 Rev A ix Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Contents x 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–1 5 Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - -.
Contents 975-0012-01-02 Rev A xi Start-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16 Charger Mode - - - - - - - - - .
Contents xii 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–13 Battery Charging - - - - - - - - - - .
975-0012-01-02 Rev A xiii Figure 1-1 Front Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-2 AC Side of the DR Inverter- - - -.
F igures xiv 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure 3-9 Battery Capacity Potentiometer (new) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–12 Figure 3-10 Battery Capacity Potent iomete .
975-0012-01-02 Rev A xv Table 1-1 Model Identification and Numb ering Conventions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Table 1-2 Letter Suffix Code Definiti ons - - - - - - - - - .
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1 Intr oduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” contains information about the features and functions of the DR Inverter/Charg er..
Introduction 1–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Introduction Thank you for p urchasing the DR Inverter/Charg er from Xantrex T echnology Inc. The DR Inverter is one of the finest inverter/chargers on the market today , incorporating state-of-the-art technology and high reliability .
Fe a t u r e s 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 1–3 AC S i d e The AC side of the DR Inverter has one 30-amp breaker for pass-thru AC Input, and one 30-amp (20 amp in certain models) breaker for ch arger AC inp ut.
Introduction 1–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A DC Side The DC side of the DR Inverter has th e equipment ground lug, the positive (+) battery terminal, and the negative (–) battery terminal. Optional Equipment The following options are availabl e for the DR Inverter/Char gers.
Fe a t u r e s 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 1–5 ❐ V erify all of the items listed on the packing material sheet are present. Please call Xantrex Customer Service at (800 ) 670-0707 if any items are missing. ❐ Save your proof-of-purchas e. This is required if the unit should require warranty service.
Introduction 1–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Regulatory The 120 V ac/60 Hz models of t he DR Series inverter/charger (models DR1512, DR1524, DR2412, DR2424, an d DR3624) are ETL Listed to UL S tandard 1741, (First Edition) Power Conditioning Units for use in Residential and Commer cial Photovoltaic Power Systems .
2 Installation Chapter 2, “Installation” contains information about how to plan for and install the DR Inverter/Charger..
Installation 2–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Pre-installation Planning T ake some time prior to installing the eq uipment to pre-plan the installation. Location, mount ing, and ventilati on should be taking into co nsideration before any cabling can be done.
Pre-installation Planning 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–3 Mounting The National Building Code requires the in verter be mou nted on a vertical surface (or wall).
Installation 2–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Hardwar e / Materials Required The following hardware or ma terials may be required to complete this installation.
Pre-installation Planning 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–5 Wi re R o u ti n g Determine all wire routes bo th to and from the inverter and which kn ockouts ar e best suited for connecting the AC condui ts.
Installation 2–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Location Locate the batteries in an accessible location. T wo feet clearance above the batteries is recommended for access to the battery caps. They s hould be located as close to the inverter as possible wi thout limiting access to the inverter ’ s disconnects.
Pre-installation Planning 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–7 Figure 2-1 On-Grid Basic Configuration (Utility Backup) Figure 2-2 Off-Grid Configurat ion (Generator only).
Installation 2–8 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure 2-3 On-Grid Configuration - with Renew able Energy Sources.
Pre-installation Planning 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–9 Figure 2-4 Off-Grid Configuration - with Renewable Energy Sources.
Installation 2–10 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Ge nera tors An AC generator can be used as an input source instead of the utility power , or can be connected (using addi tional hardwa re) to power the loads when utility is not present (utility outage), and to char ge the batteries.
Pre-installation Planning 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–11 Inverter Mounting The DR Series inverter can wei gh as much as 45 lb. ( 20.4 kg). W allboard is no t strong enough to support its weight so additional support must b e used or added. The inverter can be mounted directly to the wall studs if the wall studs are 16" apart.
Installation 2–12 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3. Secure the 2 x 4 with #10 wood screws (l ength to penetrate 1½ inches into the studs) as shown in Figure 2-7. 4. Measure 7 5/8" from the center of the first 2 x 4 and draw another level line. Place the center of the second 2 x 4 over this line and secure to the wall as described in Step 5.
DC Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–13 DC W iring This section describes the DC wiring requirements and how to make the connections. It provides the required cable and wire si zes, recommended lengths for cables, and disconnect/circuit breaker requirements.
Installation 2–14 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure 2-9 DC Grounding.
DC Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–15 Batteries The DR Inverter can support either 12-vo lt battery banks or 24-volt battery banks. Before proceeding, ensure you h ave th e appropriate sized batteries for this inverter .
Installation 2–16 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Cable Sizing Proper cable sizing (diameter and length) is critical to the safe and ef ficient operation of an inverter system. Larger diameter cables (smaller A WG number) have less voltage drop and are, therefore, more efficient when transferring power to and from the batteries.
DC Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–17 DC Disconnect and Over -current Protection For safety and to comply with regulations, battery over -current protection is required. Fuses and disconnects must be si zed to protect the wi ring in the system and are required to open before the wi re reaches its maximum current carrying capability .
Installation 2–18 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Cable Connections Battery cables must have crimped (or pref erably , soldered an d crimpe d) copper compression lugs unless aluminum m echanical lugs are used. Soldered connections alone are not acceptable.
DC Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–19 Connecting the Battery Bank to the Inverter Follow the procedure below to connect the battery bank to the inverter . T o connect the battery bank to the inverter: 1. Determine the correct size batter y cabl e to use for installation from T able 2-3 on page 2–16 .
Installation 2–20 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 8. Observing battery polarity , connec t the positive battery cable (from the over-current device) to the inverter ’ s positive terminal. 9. Observing battery polarity , connect the ne gative battery cable to the inverter ’ s negative terminal.
DC Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–21 Installing a Battery T emperatur e Sensor A battery temperature sensor (BTS) option can easily be installed in the system to ensure proper charging of the batteries based on temperature.
Installation 2–22 975-0012-01-02 Rev A AC W i r i n g This section describes the AC wiring requirements and how to make the connections. It provides the required wire sizes, recomme nded lengths for conductors, and disconnect/cir cuit breaker requirements.
AC W ir i ng 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–23 Before wiring the input of the inverter , refer to T able 2-5 below for the minimum recommended wire size. Important: The lower AC cover varies dependi ng on the model. DR24XX and DR36XX models are equipped with a conduit bo x and not a plate.
Installation 2–24 975-0012-01-02 Rev A T o connect the AC Input to the Inverter: 1. Disconnect the main breaker at the ma in electrical service panel (if used) or disconnect the AC generator . 2. Install an appropriately sized circuit breaker in th e electrical service panel.
AC W ir i ng 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–25 A C Output Wiring to the A C Distribution P anel (Sub-panel) T o connect the AC outpu t wiring to the sub-panel: 1. Connect the GROUND wire to the inve rter ’ s AC GROUND chassis terminal. Connect the other end of this wire to the GROUND bus in the sub-panel.
Installation 2–26 975-0012-01-02 Rev A The following diagrams illustrate the AC wiring for the following basic 120/240 V ac scenarios. Consult your system design for other possible configurations.
AC W ir i ng 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–27 A C Input Wiring using a Generator in an On-Grid Application If a generator is used as a backup for th e utility , then a manual transfer switch must be added to provide a means to switc h the generator power to the inverter ’ s inputs.
Installation 2–28 975-0012-01-02 Rev A A C Input Wiring - Off-Grid Applic ations using a 120 V ac Generator Follow the example below to complete the wiring for an of f-grid application.
AC W ir i ng 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–29 A C Input Wiring - Off-Grid Applicat ions using a 240 V ac Generator for 120 V ac Loads Follow the example below to complete th e wiring for an of f-grid application.
Installation 2–30 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Series Stacking (120 V ac/60 Hz M odels only) This COM port allows two DR Inverters (120 V ac/60 Hz models only) to be used in the same system in a “SERIES” config uration to operate 240 V ac loads.
AC W ir i ng 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 2–31 Figure 2-22 AC Wiring for dual-inverters - On-G rid Application (120 V ac models only).
Installation 2–32 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure 2-23 Wiring for dual-inverters - On-Gri d Application (120 V ac models only).
3 Oper ation Chapter 3, “Operation” contains info rmation about how to operate the DR Inverter/Charger..
Operation 3–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Front P anel Controls and Indicator s All operating controls, indicators and sen se connectors are located on the front panel of the unit. The controls are e asily acces sible, and the LEDs provide inverter/charger status at a glance.
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–3 P orts There are two ports on the inverter/charger . Both ports are RJ11 type telephone style connectors. One is used for connecting a remote control to the inverter . The other is used for regulating the char ger voltage based on the temperature of the battery bank.
Operation 3–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A • Erratic Blinking (0 to 3 and 2 to 5 flashes @ 2 second intervals) - The inverter has detected an error conditio n caused by overheating, low battery voltage, or high battery vol tage. • OFF - The inverter is OFF .
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–5 See Important notes that follow . T able 3-1 Battery T ype Selecto r Switch Settings Switch Po si t i o n Description 12-volt Mode ls 2.
Operation 3–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A SEARCH MODE W A TTS P otentiometer The Search Mode W atts potentiometer adju sts the current thre sh old required to bring the inverter out of search mode into full wave operation. W ith search mode enabled, the inverter pul ses the AC output looking for an applied load.
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–7 Battery Charge r Rate The Battery Charger Rate potentiometer sets the maximu m char ge current supplied to the battery bank and is also us ed to regulate cons tant current in the Bulk Charge Mode.
Operation 3–8 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Use T able 3-2 to find the approximate setting of the Battery Charge Rate potentiometer . The settings do not need to be exact, but should be as clos e as possible to the actual value required.
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–9 Over Discharge Pr otection (ODP) When enabled, ODP shuts down the invert er at a specified voltage (low battery cutoff) to protect the batteries from over dischar ge damage.
Operation 3–10 975-0012-01-02 Rev A A C T ransfer V oltage During normal operation, the inverter supplies AC power to the applied loads through the pass-throug h circuit and simult aneously charges the system batteries.
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–11 Figure 3-7 ODP Enabled/Disabled P ositions Important: Most AC appliances will operate properly with an AC pass-through voltage between 95 and 10 5 volts.
Operation 3–12 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Capacity The Battery Capacity potentio meter is used to set the correct charge profile for the battery capacity (amp-hours) used with the inverter (see illustration below).
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–13 LED Indicators There are four LEDs on the inverter ’ s fr ont panel, indicatin g inverter status, battery condition, o ver temperature/ov erload conditions an d charger status. These LEDs blink or change color depending on the condition or function they are displaying.
Operation 3–14 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Whenever the battery voltage drops to its lowest (safe) level (as calculated by the ODP), the LED lights green to indicate th e condition. If the c ondition persists, the inverter will shut down until the battery voltage returns to a safe level and then restart.
F ront P anel Controls and Indicators 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–15 Circuit Br eaker s The DR Inverter contains two circuit breaker s located on the right-hand side of the chassis, directly above the AC input term inal block. The pass-through AC input circuit breaker protects the AC wiri ng an d connected load.
Operation 3–16 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Start-up Once the inverter is properly connected to the batteries, AC source, and loads (using a sub-panel) the inverter is rea dy for operation. Recheck the controls and ensure they are in the proper position. Re check all wiring and ensure it is correct.
Charger Mode 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–17 Charg er Mode 3-Stage Char ging Process The charging cycle uses a 3-stage chargi ng process to maintain the batteries.
Operation 3–18 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Equalize Charging Equalize charging is a special mode of battery charging. During use, the batte ry’ s cells can become unequal in the voltage an d current they can deliver . This is due to a buildup of sulfate on the plates as well as stratified electrolyte.
Charger Mode 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 3–19 4. Set the BA TTER Y TYPE SELECTOR switch to position “0” or “1”. T o start the equalization charging process, cycl e the AC power (i.e., disconnect and then reconn ect the AC source ). A solid orange BA TTER Y CHARGER LED indicates equalize charge.
Operation 3–20 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure 3-16 Equalize 1 Battery Charger Rate P otentiometer (P osition “1”) See Table 3-1 Sw itch Position “1”. Figure 3-17 Equalize 2 Battery Capacity Rate Potentiometer (P osition “0”) See Table 3 -1 Switch Position “0”.
4 T r oubleshooting Chapter 4, “T roubleshooting” contai ns information about how to troubleshoot possible error condi tions while using the DR Inverter/Charger.
T roubleshooting 4–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A T roubleshooting the DR Inverter T able 4-1 provides a list of possible erro r conditions that may occur , their possible causes, and possible solutions to resolve the error condition.
Problem Loads 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 4–3 Problem Loads The inverter can drive most loads, howeve r , there are special conditions that can cause a load to behave diff erently than expected. The following describes some of the common proble ms encounte red when using an inverter .
T roubleshooting 4–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Clocks The inverter ’ s crystal controlled oscillator keeps the frequency a ccurate to within a few seconds a day; howeve r , external load s in the system may alter the inverter ’ s output waveform causing clocks to run at dif ferent speeds.
Problem Loads 975-0012-01-02 Rev A 4–5 Printers Most inkjet type printers work well in inverter applications. Laser print ers, however , require high current for their fu sing circuit and a re not recommended for use with an inverter .
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A Specifications Appendix A, “Specifications” c ontains information about the electrical specifications and environmental specifications of the DR Inverter/Charger.
Specifications A–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Specifications of the DR Inverter T able A-1 provides the electrical specifications for the DR Inverter/Charger (120 V ac/60 Hz. models). T able A-2 provides the electrical specifications for the DR Inverter/Charger (220 V ac/60 Hz.
Specifications of the DR Inverter 975-0012-01-02 Rev A A–3 DC Input V oltag e (nominal) c 12.6 Vdc 12.6 Vdc 25.2 Vdc 25.2 Vdc 25.2 Vdc DC Input V oltag e Range 10.
Specifications A–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A T able A-2 Electrical Specifications fo r the DR Inverter/Chargers a - 220 V ac/60 Hz Models Model DR1512W DR2412W AC Input V oltage 220 V ac 220 V ac AC Inpu.
Specifications of the DR Inverter 975-0012-01-02 Rev A A–5 T emperature Comp Probe (BTS) optional Remote Control (RC8) d optio nal a.Specifications subject to change without notice. b.This is the minimum AC current required to obtain full pass-through and maxim um battery charging.
Specifications A–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Auto Low Battery Protection enabled 1 1 V 1 1 V 22 V 22 V DC Char ger Rate (Adjustable) 0 to 70 a mps 0 to 35 am ps 0 to 17.5 amps 0 to 70 am ps Common Specifications: V oltage Regulation (maximum) ± 5% V oltage Regulation (T ypical) ±2.
Specifications of the DR Inverter 975-0012-01-02 Rev A A–7 T able A-4 Environmental Specifications for the DR Inverter/Charger a a.Specifications subject to change without notice. Model DR1512 DR24 12 DR1524 DR2424 DR3624 Dimensio ns b b.Allows for hardware extensions such as mountin g rail s, DC terminals, and front panel controls.
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B Battery Information Appendix B, “Battery Informati on” supplies gene ral information about batteries such as battery t ypes, battery bank sizing, battery configurations, and battery care. For detailed information, see your battery manufacturer or your system designer .
Battery Information B–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Introduction Batteries Batteries are available in different si zes, amp-hour ratings, voltage, liq uid or gel, vented or non-vented, che mistries, etc. They are also available for starting applications (such as an automobile starting battery) and deep discharge applications.
Battery T ypes 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–3 Sealed Batteries (Gel and A GM) Description Gel Cell and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries are sealed and do not require the addition of distilled water . Since these ba tteries are valve regulated, over -charging can cause irreversible damage.
Battery Information B–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Understanding Battery Capacity Ratings Dischar ge rate Deep cycle b atteries have th eir am p-hour rating expressed as “at the x-hour rate”. The hour rating refers to the time it takes to discharge the batteries.
Battery Bank Sizing 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–5 Back up power systems which use utility power for rechar ging should use the estimated number of days of maximum power outage for determin ing days of autonomy .
Battery Information B–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Considerations When calculating battery bank size, consider the following: • Motors typically require 3 to 6 times their running current when starting. Check the manufacturer ’ s data sheets fo r their starting current requirements.
Battery Bank Sizing 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–7 Battery bank size worksheet Calculation T o calculate the battery bank size, use the average a mp-hours per day that you calculated using T able B-1, then make th e other calculation shown in T able B-2 to calculate the battery bank size you need to support your loads.
Battery Information B–8 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Configurations The battery bank must be wired to ma tch the inverter ’ s DC input voltage specifications (12 or 24 Vdc).
Battery Configurations 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–9 W iring Batteries in P arallel Effect W iring the batteries in a parallel conf iguration increases the current of the battery string. The voltage of the battery bank remains the same as an in dividual battery .
Battery Information B–10 975-0012-01-02 Rev A W iring Batteries in Series-P arallel Effect W iring the batteries in a series-para llel configuration increases the current and voltage of the battery bank. “Series-paralle l” wiring is mo re complicated and ca re should be taken when wiri ng these banks.
Battery Configurations 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–11 Connect to inverter T o connect to the invert er: 1. Connect a cable from the positive terminal of the first battery string to the inverter ’ s positive DC terminal (via a fused device).
Battery Information B–12 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Battery Connections for Stacked Inverter s When using inverters in a stacked config uration, the same battery bank must be used for both inverters. T o ensure even charging of the batteries, each inverter must be connected to both strings (i.
Battery Maintenance 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–13 Battery Maintenance Maintenance strategy T o get the best performance from an inve rter system, the batteries must be properly setup and maintained. This includes setting the proper voltages for Bulk and Float charging.
Battery Information B–14 975-0012-01-02 Rev A T emperature compensation is b ased on battery type — 5 mv/cell for lead acid type batteries and 2 mv/cell for alkaline type batteries (NiCad or NiFe). The temperature compensation calcula tions are derived from T able B-5.
Battery Maintenance 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–15 Equalization Charging Purpose An equalize char ge helps to remove sulfate buildup on the battery plates and balances the charge of individual cells. Effect Equalize c harging also produces gassing which stirs up the electrolyte mixture and helps distribute th e acid more evenly .
Battery Information B–16 975-0012-01-02 Rev A General Maintenance W ater Levels Flooded lead acid batteries require peri odic water refills in e ach battery cell. Only distilled water should be used in a batt ery , as tap or mineral water may contain contaminants which will upset the battery chemistry and may damage the battery .
Battery Maintenance 975-0012-01-02 Rev A B–17 State of Charge The battery’ s state-o f-charge should be checked often and only whe n the battery at a state of rest (when the battery is not powering loads or actively being charged). First thing in the morning is usually the best time to check the state of charge.
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C Multi-wir e Br anch Circuit Wi r i n g Appendix C, “Multi-wire Bran ch Circuit W iring” supplies information about Multi-wire Br anch Circuit W iring Precautions when using stand-alone 120 V ac inverters or generators.
Multi-wire Branch Circ uit Wiring C–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Multi-wire Br anch Circuits Problem A potential safety problem exists wh en installing stand-alone 120 V ac inverters into existing 120/240 V ac wired panels where multi-wire branch circuit wiring methods were used.
Multi-wire Branch Circuits 975-0012-01-02 Rev A C –3 Figure C-2 Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring and Current Flow Figure C-3 120 V ac Inverter Incorrectly Wired in a Multi-wire Branch Circuit Load C.
Multi-wire Branch Circ uit Wiring C–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Identifying Multi-wire Br anch Circuits Identifying characteristic Multi-wire branch circuits can be identif ied by removing the cover on the load center and inspecting the wiri ng.
Correcting Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring 975-0012-01-02 Rev A C –5 Correcting Multi-wir e Branch Cir cuit Wiring Acceptable options Correcting multi-wire branch circ uit wiring is not easy .
Multi-wire Branch Circ uit Wiring C–6 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Figure C-5 Using a Step-down Autotransformer in Multi-wire Branch Circuit Wiring Load C ente r L1 L2 Neutral Grou nd 120 Vac 120 Vac 15 A B.
975-0012-01-02 Rev A WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W a rranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanshi p and materials in your D R Inverter/Charger.
W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0012-01-02 Rev A What does this warranty not cover? This Limited W arranty does not c over normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installat ion, or tr oubleshooting of the custom er's electrical systems.
W arranty and Return 975-0012-01-02 Rev A WA–3 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product direct ly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Au thorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship T o" address. Product s must also be shipped prepaid.
W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0012-01-02 Rev A Information About Y our System As soon as you open your DR Inverter/Charger package, record the following informat ion and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Custo mer Servi ce, please record the following details be fore calling.
A AM radios 4–3 AW G 2–4 B Batteries Battery Care and Maintenance Equalization Charging B–15 Temperature Compensation B–13 Battery T ypes Absorbed Glass Mat B–3 Flooded Lead Acid (FLA) B–2.
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