Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 Installation Information, Before You Begin the Installation

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Installation Information

Before You Begin the Installation

Before beginning your installation:

•Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end.

•Assemble all the tools and materials you require for the installation.

•Review the Important Safety Instructions on page iv.

•Be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS

•All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations.

•Disconnect all AC and DC power sources.

•Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Installation Codes

	Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and		only.
	application of the installation. Some examples are:		only.
	application of the installation. Some examples are:
	•	The U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC),	installers
	•	(RVIA) for installation in RVs, and	installers
	•	The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC),
	•	Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and RV Industry Association	qualifiedbyuseforguideThis
	•	ABYC E11 - Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical	qualifiedbyuseforguideThis
	•
		Systems on Boats, and
	•	ABYC A31 - Battery Chargers and Inverters.

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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 ListBefore You Begin the Installation Installation InformationInstallation Codes Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsTwo Key Performance Factors Planning the InstallationSize and Length of DC Cables Mounting Location of the Freedom SWSample Vehicle Electrical System Configuration AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizesFor wire and breaker size information AC Input AC ComponentsAC Output AC LoadsAC Output Protection Distribution PanelsGfci Requirements Tested GFCIsAC 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 Battery acid BatterySafe Close toTo 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 Equipment Damage Connecting AC Input WiresDamage other equipment To make the AC input connectionsConnecting AC Output Wires Output AC Wire Size DC Connection Precautions Connecting the DC CablesPreparing the Cables To prepare the DC 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 Battery Bank Sizing Battery InformationCalculating Battery Size Calculate 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