Heart Interface

[Jay Darst]

Tom,

From the factory I have all the panels you have. I shopped for a
narrow panel, one that usually holds just 2 breakers. Then, I
installed the narrower "double" breakers in each of the 2 spots.
This gives you 4 breakers.

My inverter is Xantrex 2500D, meaning dual in/dual out. This allows
for 2 legs of 30 amps instead of 1. So, there is a 30 amp breaker on
on each of the 2 legs in the factory distribution panel that feed
power to each of the 2 (dual in) power legs of the inverter.

I installed 2 auxillary power distribution panels, 1 for each leg
(dual out) coming from the inverter. Now I have 8 breakers that are
powered by the inverter.

I would install the panels in the closet, even if you have to flush
mount the boxes instead of cutting the factory panel and recessing
the boxes. All 110V distribution in 1 spot! I also installed my link
1000 in the closet so all of my power is controlled from 1 location,
very handy.

The Redi-Line compartment must be water proofed. I used silicone
caulk to plug every little hole in the compartment, Made sure the
access cover installs tightly. Maybe use a little weater seal,
prefer rubber instead of foam.

My system works VERY well, no problems at all.

One error i have seen people make. They have a tendancy to connect
the white wires and the bare ground wires to the same place in the
distribution panels. You CAN NOT do that, you automatic internal
switch will fry trying to "lift" this connection.

You MUST have isolated ground strips in each distribution panel, in
other words, the white wires and bare ground wires must be isolated
from each other.

Here is a link to the installation manual:
http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/429/docserve.asp

Go to page 45, it will show you a simple schematic.

For the Inverter selection process, go to:
http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/254/docserve.asp

For those of you wanting something really technical, something that
will start your grn automatically, you'll need to look at the RV
series.

You are welcome to call me with questions- 217-971-0036.

Jay Darst
85PT40 Xantrex 458 series X-81-2530-12 equipped.
by the way, the "X" at the beginning of the part nuumber would
indicate that the unit is a "rebuilt" unit. Usually about $450
cheaper than the brand new one. Remember, its brand new until you
open the box, then its used.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> Jay how did you install the distribution panel next to the main
load
> center in your PT40. In my 1985 PT40 there is absolutely no room
to
> mount one on the back wall. There is already a main load center,
the
> 30 amp disconnect panel and a panel for the 3 cruise air
> solenoids. I am thinking of installing mine in the rear closet
> behind the center bed. There is already a switch there for the
engine
> battery heaters, etc.
>
> What model Heart did you install? Is there any problem with
moisture
> where the rediline is?
>
> Tom Warner
> Vernon Center,NY
> 1982 Fc35 (for sale soon)
> 1985 PT40
>
> At 10:35 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote:
> >Ernie,
> >
> >The inverter is the single most important update you can do to
improve
> >the usability of your Bird, IMO.
> >
> >Install it CORRECTLY, and you will be VERY satisfied with it. You
can
> >cut a number of corners to make the install go easier. I
wouldn't, it
> >really limits the ability, durability, and effectiveness of the
> >inverter.
> >
> >Use a Link 1000 control(at least, better yet Link 2000R!)
> >
> >Wire the inverter so the power supplied to the inverter comes
from a
> >30amp breaker in the factory Bluebird distribution panel. Install
an
> >additional distribution panel next to the factory distribution
panel
> >and move the loads from the factory panel to the additional panel.
> >Move all outlets, the microwave, the ice maker, the curtains(if
> >electric)over to the aux box.
> >
> >With the automatic internal switch engineered into the Inverter,
all
> >these items that have been moved from the factory distribution
panel
> >to the additional panel will have 110V all the time.
> >
> >With the remote copntroler(Link 1000, for example) you will be
able to
> >monitor your batterys as well as turn the inverter/charger on/off
from
> >inside the Bird.
> >
> >I mounted my Xantrex in the same location where the Redi-Line was
> >removed. Use at least 3/0 battery cable wired directly to the
> >batterys, both positive and ground(well, if you use a Link
controller,
> >there will be a shunt in the ground circuit)
> >
> >At Maxton rally, I had the electric skillet making breakfast, the
> >coffee pot doin its thing, the outside TV and satellite tuner and
the
> >icemaker running- NO GENERATOR RUNNING-NO SHORE POWER-NO PROBLEM!
> >
> >My current Inverter is the 6th install I have done with this
system,
> >it works so good ;~}!
> >
> >Jay Darst
> >85PT40 Xantrex 85-2530-12 equipped(2,500 watt dual in/dual output)
> >
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks, Jack. I haven't installed it, yet. The fella that I
got it
> >from says
> > > it works great. He needs carpet and I think I need an inverter.
> >Ernie-83pt40
> > > in Louisiana, moving up to hi-tech
> > >
> > >
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