Xantrex RC8 Installation And Operation Manual

Xantrex Technology Inc.

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RC8 Remote
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RC8

Installation and Operations
Guide

RC8 Remote Control

Installation and Operations
Guide

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Information About Your System

As soon as you open your RC8 Remote Control package, record the following information
and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.

If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before
calling. This information will help our representatives give you better service.

❐ Serial Number (on DC end)

_______________________________

❐ Purchased From

_______________________________

❐ Purchase Date

_______________________________

❐ Type of installation [e.g.

RV, truck, vehicle, home]

_________________________________

❐ Length of time inverter has

been installed

_________________________________

❐ Battery/battery bank size

_________________________________

❐ DC wiring size and length

_________________________________

❐ Warning, Error or Panel

Fault Message

_________________________________

❐ Appliances operating when

problem occurred

_________________________________

❐ Description of problem

_________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced 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 grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power
supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and
distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

RC8 Remote Control is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a
registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of
their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

RC8 Remote Control Installation and Operation Guide © October 2005 Xantrex
International. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
(“XANTREX”)

(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF
ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER
DOCUMENTATION.

(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUEN TIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF
THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE
ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

October 2005 Revision A

Part Number

975-0264-01-01 Rev A

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5143 (direct)

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.xantrex.com

Warranty and Return

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Out of Warranty Service

If the warranty period for your RC8 Remote Control has expired, if the unit was damaged
by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met,
or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a
flat fee.

To return your RC8 Remote Control for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex
Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the
other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page 18.

Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer
Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with
incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If
applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received.

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Return Material Authorization Policy

Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must
also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if
they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of
the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.

When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready
for reference and be prepared to supply:

• The serial number of your product

• Information about the installation and use of the unit

• Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

• A copy of your dated proof of purchase

Record these details in “Information About Your System” on page 20.

Return Procedure

1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials.
Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or
equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to
improper packaging.

2. Include the following:

• The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc. clearly marked on the

outside of the box.

• A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not

acceptable.

• A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours.

• A brief description of the problem.

3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service
representative.

If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the
above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents,
duties, tariffs, and deposits.

If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A
Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must
contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return
procedures that may apply to that particular facility.

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation and Operations Guide is to
provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting the RC8 Remote Control.

Scope

The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and
setup information, procedures for installing the inverter, as
well as information about operating and troubleshooting the
unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of
batteries. You need to consult individual battery
manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The Guide is intended for <audience members> anyone who
needs to install and operate the RC8 Remote Control.
Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.<Any
other information to identify the audience>

Organization

This Guide is organized into three chapters and one appendix.

Chapter 1, “Introduction” lists and describes the basic
features and parts of the RC8 Remote Control.

Chapter 2, “Installation” describes how to install the RC8
Remote Control.

Chapter 3, “Operation” describes the operation of the RC8
Remote Control.

Chapter A, “Specifications” provides the electrical and
physical specifications for the RC8 Remote Control.