Xantrex Technology PROwatt 600 User Manual

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Planning Your Installation
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Planning Your Installation
Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you 
will be using your PROwatt 600 and on the basis of that, 
design a power system that will give the best performance. 
The more thorough your planning, the better your power 
needs will be met. In particular, you need to:
Calculate your battery requirements
Choose an effective charging system
Calculating Battery Requirements
Battery type and size strongly affect performance of the 
PROwatt 600. Therefore, you must identify the type of loads 
your inverter will be powering. Once you know how much 
power you will be using, you can determine how much 
battery capacity you need. Xantrex recommends that you 
purchase as much battery capacity as possible.
Consul
 on 
for a detailed explanation of how to determine the appropriate 
number and size of batteries for your installation.
Choosing a Charging System
Your charging system must be appropriate for your inverter 
installation. This will ensure that power is available when 
you need it and that your batteries remain in top condition. 
Inadequate charging will degrade system performance, and 
the wrong type of charger will reduce battery life.
Consul
 on 
 for information that will explain how to design an 
effective charging system.
CAUTION
The PROwatt 600 must only be connected to a 
battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts. It will 
not operate when connected to a 6 volt battery and 
will be damaged if connected to a 24 volt battery.