Filter
Top Products
Installing the XPower Plus
3–17
Connecting the Chassis Ground
The XPower Plus has a screw terminal labelled CHASSIS GND on the rear
panel as shown in Figure 3-3. Follow the guidelines in “Grounding
Locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.
Grounding Locations
You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The
grounding point varies depending on where you install the XPower Plus.
• For recommended chassis ground cable size for the XPower 1200
Plus, see “Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable for XPower
1200 Plus” Table 3-2 on page 3–8.
• For recommended chassis ground cable size for the XPower 1750
Plus, see “Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable for XPower
1750 Plus” Table 3-4 on page 3–11.
Follow the instructions that correspond to your type of installation:
To connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point:
➢ Recreational Vehicle: Connect the CHASSIS GND
screw to the vehicle’s
chassis using recommended copper wire (if insulated then green
insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Never operate the XPower Plus without properly connecting
the chassis ground. Electrical shock hazard could result from
improper grounding.
Figure 3-3 DC Panel Connections (XPower 1750 Plus shown)