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Installing the Inverter/Charger

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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 ListBefore You Begin the Installation Installation InformationInstallation Codes Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsTwo Key Performance Factors Planning the InstallationSize and Length of DC Cables Mounting Location of the Freedom SWSample Vehicle Electrical System Configuration AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizesFor wire and breaker size information AC Input AC ComponentsAC Output AC LoadsAC Output Protection Distribution PanelsGfci Requirements Tested GFCIsAC 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 Battery acid BatterySafe 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 Equipment Damage Connecting AC Input WiresDamage other equipment To make the AC input connectionsConnecting AC Output Wires Output AC Wire Size DC Connection Precautions Connecting the DC CablesPreparing the Cables To prepare the DC 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 Battery Bank Sizing Battery InformationCalculating Battery Size Calculate 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