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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Materials List

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Installation Information

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Before You Begin the Installation

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Two Key Performance Factors

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Installation Codes

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Planning the Installation

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Size and Length of DC Cables

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AC Components

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Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 2000

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AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizes

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AC Input

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AC Output

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AC Loads

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AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Devices

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Distribution Panels

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AC Wiring

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AC Output Neutral Bonding

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DC Components

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Batteries

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DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices

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DC Cabling

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DC Grounding

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Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Page This guide for use by qualified installers only Statement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsExplosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER Precautions When Preparing to ChargeExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Limitations on USE RegulatoryContents Page Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Page Introduction Materials List Materials ListElectrical Shock and Fire Hazards Installation InformationBefore You Begin the Installation Installation CodesMounting Location of the Freedom SW Planning the InstallationTwo Key Performance Factors Size and Length of DC CablesSample Vehicle Electrical System Configuration AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizesFor wire and breaker size information AC Loads AC ComponentsAC Input AC OutputTested GFCIs Distribution PanelsAC Output Protection Gfci RequirementsAC Output Neutral Bonding AC WiringDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC ComponentsBatteries DC Grounding DC CablingHeavy Load Materials Installation Tools and MaterialsTools Overview Installing the Inverter/ChargerHeat Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerFire and Explosion Hazard Close to BatteryBattery acid SafeTo mount the inverter/charger Mounting the Inverter/ChargerConsiderations Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? FIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Connecting the AC Input and AC Output WiresGeneral AC Wiring Considerations To make the AC input connections Connecting AC Input WiresEquipment Damage Damage other equipmentConnecting AC Output Wires Output AC Wire Size To prepare the DC cables Connecting the DC CablesDC Connection Precautions Preparing the CablesElectrical Shock and Fire Hazard Guidelines for Routing the DC CablesEquipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerFire Hazard DC Terminal Covers To connect the chassis ground 2000Mounting Options Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTSTo mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal Mounting to the Negative Battery TerminalConnecting the BTS Cable to BTS Jack To mount the sensor on the battery case Mounting to the Side of the Battery CasePerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Testing in Invert Mode Testing Your InstallationInstallation Complete Testing in Charge ModeInverter/Charger Physical Specifications Calculate Battery Size Battery InformationBattery Bank Sizing Calculating Battery SizeBattery Information Restrictions on Motor Size Battery BanksBattery Bank Sizing Worksheet = Total watt-hours of AC load between charges Parallel Connection Cabling and Hook-up ConfigurationsBatteries Connected in Series Series ConnectionBatteries in Series-Parallel Connections Series-Parallel ConnectionsPage Page Xantrex Technology Inc