Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 user service Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case

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Installing the Inverter/Charger

Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case

To mount the sensor on the battery case:

Figure 9 BTS Mounted on the Battery Case

1.Select the battery to be monitored.

The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger.

2.Select a side suitable for attaching the sensor.

The surface where the sensor is to be mounted must be flat and free from reinforcing ribs or other raised features. This surface must be in direct internal contact with the battery electrolyte. Do not install the sensor near the top of the battery or on the battery’s top surface.

3.Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease that could prevent the sensor from adhering to the battery case. Allow the battery case to dry thoroughly.

4.Peel the protective backing from the self-adhesive strip on the rear of the sensor.

5.Press the sensor firmly against the clean side of the battery to fix it in place, as shown in Figure 9.

6.Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the Battery Temp. jack, as shown in Figure 8. Secure the cable along its length.

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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 Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Preparing to ChargeRisk 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 BondingBatteries DC ComponentsDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC Cabling DC GroundingHeavy Load Tools Installation Tools and MaterialsMaterials Installing the Inverter/Charger OverviewFire and Explosion Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerHeat Hazard Safe BatteryBattery acid Close toConsiderations Mounting the Inverter/ChargerTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? General AC Wiring Considerations Connecting the AC Input and AC Output WiresFIRE, 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 HazardFire Hazard Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerEquipment 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 Bank Sizing Worksheet Battery BanksRestrictions 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