Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service Connecting AC Input Wires, Equipment Damage

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Connecting AC Input Wires

Figure 2 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output ground wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input and AC output connections).

INVERTER AC OUTPUT

AC INPUT

CHARGER

 

AC INPUT

PASS-THRU

Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons

L

AC

OUT

 

N

 

G

 

 

 

L

AC

 

IN

N

 

G

 

 

AC GROUNDS

 

 

(BEHIND COVER)

Figure 2 AC Wiring Compartment

Installing the Inverter/Charger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

 

The terminal block is split into INPUT and OUTPUT sections. Damage

 

may occur if the unit is wired incorrectly.

only.

Do not remove or loosen factory installed wiring.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or

color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described in Table 2 on page 9.

installers

damage other equipment.

 

When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the correct

qualified

 

screws.

To make the AC input connections:

 

1.

Locate the wiring compartment cover panel and remove the four

 

2.

Remove the cover panel from the unit to access the wiring

by

 

compartment.

use

3.

Remove one of the AC knockouts from the front or side of the unit. Do

for

 

not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartment.

 

guide

4.

Install a strain-relief clamp in the AC knockout.

 

5.

Run the AC wiring through the strain-relief clamp.

This

6.

Strip approximately 2 inches (50 mm) off the jacket from the AC cable

 

 

and separate the wires.

 

7.

Using a 1/4" blade slot screwdriver, loosen the terminal screws on the

 

 

terminals. Do not remove the screws.

 

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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 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 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 Close to BatteryBattery acid SafeTo 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 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 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 Calculate Battery Size Battery InformationBattery Bank Sizing Calculating 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