Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service Heavy Load

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Planning the Installation

Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger

HEAVY LOAD

The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger is heavy (see “Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications” on page 36). The unit is too heavy for one person to safely lift and mount. Xantrex recommends that two people lift and mount the unit. Always use proper lifting techniques during installation to prevent personal injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury.

To unpack and inspect:

IMPORTANT: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Freedom SW 2000 for servicing.

1.Unpack the unit and check the materials list. If anything is missing from the shipping box, contact Xantrex Customer Service. See “Contact Information” on page i.

2.Record the serial number of the Freedom SW 2000 and other purchase information in the “Warranty and Product Information” section of the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide. You will be asked for this product information if you need to call Xantrex Customer Service.

3.Save your purchase receipt to use as proof-of-purchase. This receipt is required if the inverter/charger should need warranty service.

4.Save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If the inverter/charger needs to be returned for service, it should be shipped in the original carton. Packing the Freedom SW 2000 in the original shipping carton is also a good way to protect the inverter/charger if it ever needs to be moved.

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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 Codes Installation InformationBefore You Begin the Installation Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsSize and Length of DC Cables Planning the InstallationTwo Key Performance Factors 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 Output AC ComponentsAC Input AC LoadsGfci Requirements Distribution PanelsAC Output Protection Tested GFCIs AC 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 Safe BatteryBattery acid 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 Damage other equipment Connecting AC Input WiresEquipment Damage To make the AC input connectionsConnecting AC Output Wires Output AC Wire Size Preparing the Cables Connecting the DC CablesDC Connection Precautions 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 Calculating Battery Size Battery InformationBattery Bank Sizing 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