Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

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Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

Route the cables away from sharp edges that might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the battery.

To reduce the chance of radio frequency interference, keep the positive and negative cables close together—ideally, held together by straps, loom, or insulated clamps at regular intervals.

To ensure maximum performance from the inverter/charger, do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel, battery isolator, or other device that will cause additional voltage drops. The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker which is required at the battery to protect the DC wiring.

To help avoid damage caused by reverse polarity battery connection, it is a good idea to mark each end of each cable to identify it as a positive (red) or negative (black) cable before routing the wiring.

Installing the Inverter/Charger

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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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 Precautions When Preparing to Charge Exposure to Chemicals and Gases HazardRisk 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 WiringDC Components BatteriesDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC Grounding DC CablingHeavy Load Installation Tools and Materials ToolsMaterials Overview Installing the Inverter/ChargerChoosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Fire and Explosion HazardHeat Hazard Close to BatteryBattery acid SafeMounting the Inverter/Charger ConsiderationsTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires General AC Wiring ConsiderationsFIRE, 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 CablesConnecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger Fire HazardEquipment 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 Banks Battery Bank Sizing WorksheetRestrictions 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