Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service Mounting the Inverter/Charger, Considerations

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Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger

Considerations

Before mounting the Freedom SW 2000, take the following two factors into account.

1.The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to install it.

2.Mounting considerations are shown in Figure 1 on page 18.

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.

The Freedom SW 2000 approved mounting orientations are illustrated in Figure 1 on page 18.

Mount your inverter/charger before you connect any wires or cables.

Installing the Inverter/Charger

To mount the inverter/charger:

 

1.

Remove the inverter/charger from its shipping container.

 

2.

Verify that all components are present, and record relevant product

only.

 

information on form WA-4 in the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave

 

 

 

Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide.

installers

3.

one of the orientations shown in Figure 1 on page 18.

Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. To meet

 

 

regulatory requirements, the Freedom SW 2000 must be mounted in

qualified

6.

Fasten the inverter/charger to the mounting surface with four 1/4"–20

4.

Mark the position of the mounting holes.

 

5.

Pilot drill the four mounting holes.

 

 

steel screws or bolts.

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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 Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Preparing to ChargeRisk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER 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 WiringBatteries DC ComponentsDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC Grounding DC CablingHeavy Load Tools Installation Tools and MaterialsMaterials Overview Installing the Inverter/ChargerFire and Explosion Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerHeat Hazard Close to BatteryBattery acid SafeConsiderations Mounting the Inverter/ChargerTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? General AC Wiring Considerations Connecting the AC Input and AC Output WiresFIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards 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 CablesFire Hazard Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerEquipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity 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 Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet Battery BanksRestrictions on Motor Size = 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