Xantrex Technology SW Plus 4024 - Manual (Page 96)

Installation
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DC Wiring
DC wiring includes the following (described in the following locations).
❐ Preparing the Battery bank - See “Preparing the Battery Bank” on
page 3–14 .
❐ Preparing Grounding - See “Grounding the DC System” on page 3–
15 .
❐ Connecting DC Input Sources - See “Connecting DC Input Sources –
Renewable Energy Configurations” on page 3–18 .
❐ Providing over-charge protection. See “Overvoltage Protection using
a Charge Controller” on page E-2.
❐ Providing diversion loads if necessary. See “Diversion Load Control”
on page E-3.
❐ Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor - See “Installing the
Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)” on page 3–18 .
❐ Connecting “Connecting the Batteries to the Inverter” on page 3–20 .
Preparing the Battery Bank
Prepare the battery bank according to type of battery selected and
configure the battery bank to optimize voltage output according to system
requirements. See your battery manufacturer’s installation guide for
recommendations.
See Appendix C, “Battery Information” for additional information on
determining battery bank type and configuration.
Run the positive and negative battery cables as close to each other as
possible by taping them together after all the connections are made. This
reduces the effects of inductance, improves surge capacity, and reduces
RFI and EMI emissions.
Install a DC disconnect between the battery bank and the inverter.
Following the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Ensure that all AC and DC breakers are switched OFF before connecting or
disconnecting the battery cables and that all sources of power (both AC and DC)
are disconnected from the inverter’s inputs.