Xantrex Technology HW 1000 manual Freedom HW, Color AC Wire

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Table 1-4Required AC wire size vs. required breaker rating

 

Required Breaker Size

Required Wire Size

 

 

 

Freedom HW

30 A maximum

10 AWG

 

 

 

There are two knockouts on the front panel for AC input and output wiring.

CAUTION: Equipment damage

The AC wiring terminal block is split into input and output sections. Damage to the inverter will occur if the unit is wired incorrectly.

When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described in Table 1-5.

Table 1-5Color codes for typical AC wiring

Color

AC Wire

 

 

Black or Brown

Line

White or Blue

Neutral

Green, Green/Yellow,

Ground

or bare copper

 

 

 

AC Input Connections

1.Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF.

2.Install the required circuit breaker in the AC output panel supplying the unit (See Figure 1-6 on page 1–21).

3.Remove the AC wiring compartment cover.

4.Remove the left-hand side AC wiring knockout from the front panel of the unit (see Figure 1-5 on page 1–17).

5.Locate the terminal block.

The two input terminals are labeled as follows:

AC Input (L)

AC Input (N)

A separate screw is provided to connect the AC input ground (see

Figure 1-5 on page 1–17).

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Contents Freedom HW Page Freedom HW 1000 Inverter/Charger Date and Revision Contact InformationPurpose ScopeAudience OrganizationConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions 975-0468-01-01 Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries DC Connection Precaution Contents Specifications Electrical Specifications Inverter ModeInstallation Materials List 1What’s In The BoxSafety Instructions Installation CodesInstallation Tools and Materials High Level Overview of Installation StepsBasic Installation Procedures Designing the Installation To engineHW system Carry the current rating of the individual AC output breaker Minimum Wire Size Breaker SizeInverter/Charger Minimum Cable SizeBasic Installation Procedures Choosing a Location for the Freedom HW Mounting the Freedom HW To mount the Freedom HWMinimum equipment ground cable size Application Stranded cable is recommendedConnecting the AC Input Wires General AC Wiring ConsiderationsColor AC Wire Freedom HW5Freedom HW AC Wiring Compartment Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Make ModelBasic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 6AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 7AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel Connecting the DC Cables 8shows the DC end for your referenceTo make the DC connections Basic Installation Procedures DC Grounding Mounting the Display Panel To mount the display panelTesting Your Installation Testing in Invert ModeTesting in Shore Power Mode Page Specifications Electrical Specifications Inverter Mode DC InputAC Output OtherAC Input Electrical Specifications Charge ModeDC Output Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Unit Dimensions and WeightRegulatory Approvals Inverter Overload OperationInvert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage 1Charging VoltagePage Page Xantrex Technology Inc
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