Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service To connect the chassis ground

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Installing the Inverter/Charger

DC Grounding

The Chassis Ground point on the inverter/charger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/charger to your system’s DC grounding point, as required by regulations for some installations. Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation.

The grounding guideline given below assumes you are using the code- compliant DC supply cable and fuse sizes indicated on page 11. If you are using different sizes, refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail.

To connect the chassis ground:

1.Using the appropriate wrench, loosen the bolt on the chassis ground point shown in Figure 5.

2.Connect the grounding cable between the chassis ground point and the DC grounding point for your system.

In an RV or vehicle installation, the DC grounding point will usually be the vehicle chassis or a dedicated chassis ground bus.

3.Tighten the nut to a torque of 4.7–5.4 ft-lbs (6.6–7.3 Nm).

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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 Precautions When Preparing to Charge Exposure to Chemicals and Gases HazardRisk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER 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 GFCIsAC Wiring AC Output Neutral BondingDC Components BatteriesDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC Cabling DC GroundingHeavy Load Installation Tools and Materials ToolsMaterials Installing the Inverter/Charger OverviewChoosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Fire and Explosion HazardHeat Hazard Safe BatteryBattery acid Close toMounting 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 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 HazardConnecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger Fire HazardEquipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity 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 Battery Banks Battery Bank Sizing WorksheetRestrictions on Motor Size = 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