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Figure 1 Mounting Orientations

	Approved Mounting
Orientation	Orientation?	Comment
Desktop Mount	Yes	Ideal.
	FREEDOM SW 2000
Upside-down Mount	Yes (for non-marine	Suitable only for non-marine applications
	applications only)	with no risk of condensation or dripping
		water.
2000	SW FREEDOM

Wall Mount DC on Left

0002	SW MODEERF

Yes	On a vertical surface with DC terminals
	facing left.
	IMPORTANT: This orientation is also
	suitable for marine applications only with
	the installation of additional drip protection.

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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