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Planning the Installation

 

INVERTER AC SUB PANEL (TYPICAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s and Installation Guides

 

 

 

 

 

 

prior to installation.

 

HOT BUS

15 A

 

TO AC APPLIANCE

 

 

Always refer to local and national

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOADS

electrical codes for proper wire and

 

 

 

20 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

breaker sizes prior to installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GFCI duplex receptacle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 A output limit

 

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL

 

 

 

4

HARDWIRE CONNECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 A MAX in inverter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120 V AC OUT

 

 

 

30 A MAX In pass-through

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 AWG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FSW 2000

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

30 A

 

 

HOT BUS

Inverter/Charger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120 V AC IN

4

10 AWG*

5

HOT = BLACK

NEUTRAL = WHITE

4/0 AWG

8 AWG Chassis GND

GND = GREEN/Bare

6

Neutral

250 A fuse**

 

12 volt

 

GND

 

 

Battery (Bank)

 

 

** Class T or equivalent

Figure 3 Wiring and Breakers Block Diagram

For wire and breaker size information:

1.See “AC Input Protection” on page 7. 2.See “AC Output Protection” on page 8. 3.See “GFCI Requirements” on page 8. 4.See “AC Wiring” on page 9.

5.See “DC Cabling” on page 11. 6.See “DC Grounding” on page 11.

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Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Page This guide for use by qualified installers only About This Guide Statement of HazardRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock HazardFire and Burn Hazard Explosion HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER Precautions When Preparing to ChargeExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Regulatory Limitations on USEContents Page Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Page Introduction Materials List Materials ListInstallation Information Before You Begin the InstallationInstallation Codes Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsPlanning the Installation Two Key Performance FactorsSize and Length of DC Cables Mounting Location of the Freedom SWAC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizes Sample Vehicle Electrical System ConfigurationFor wire and breaker size information AC Components AC InputAC Output AC LoadsDistribution Panels AC Output ProtectionGfci Requirements Tested GFCIsAC Wiring AC Output Neutral BondingDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC ComponentsBatteries DC Cabling DC GroundingHeavy Load Materials Installation Tools and MaterialsTools Installing the Inverter/Charger OverviewHeat Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerFire and Explosion Hazard Battery Battery acidSafe 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 Connecting AC Input Wires Equipment DamageDamage other equipment To make the AC input connectionsConnecting AC Output Wires Output AC Wire Size Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection PrecautionsPreparing the Cables To prepare the DC cablesGuidelines for Routing the DC Cables Electrical Shock and Fire HazardEquipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerFire Hazard DC Terminal Covers 2000 To connect the chassis groundConnecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Mounting OptionsMounting to the Negative Battery Terminal To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminalConnecting the BTS Cable to BTS Jack Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case To mount the sensor on the battery casePerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Testing Your Installation Testing in Invert ModeTesting in Charge Mode Installation CompleteInverter/Charger Physical Specifications Battery Information Battery Bank SizingCalculating Battery Size Calculate Battery SizeBattery Information Restrictions on Motor Size Battery BanksBattery Bank Sizing Worksheet = Total watt-hours of AC load between charges Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Parallel ConnectionSeries Connection Batteries Connected in SeriesSeries-Parallel Connections Batteries in Series-Parallel ConnectionsPage Page Xantrex Technology Inc