Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 Important Safety Instructions, Electrical Shock Hazard

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW 2000). Each time, before using the Freedom SW 2000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter/charger, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

NOTE: The Freedom SW 2000 contains no user-serviceable parts. See “Warranty and Return Information” on page 65 of the Owner’s Guide for guidance.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Do not expose the Freedom SW 2000 to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This inverter/charger is designed for indoor use only.

•Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or otherwise damaged in any other way.

•Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

•Disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter/charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the inverter/charger. See note below.

•Do not operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized.

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

NOTE: Turning off the inverter/charger using the on/off switch on the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.

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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