Xantrex Technology 815-3524, 815-2524-02 Materials List Freedom SW 230V Installation Guide

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Introduction

Materials List

The Freedom SW 230V ships with the following items:

•one Freedom SW 230V unit

•owner’s and installation guides

•Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)

•DC terminal covers (one red, one black) with two sets of #6-32 screws

•two Xanbus network terminators

•two sets of 5/16"-18 nuts and washers for the DC terminals

NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact customer service or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact Information” on page i.

IMPORTANT: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Freedom SW 230V for servicing.

SW	3524
SW	3524
FREEDOM	SW
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Installation and

Owner’s Guides

Freedom SW 3524-230

shown

Xanbus network	BTS
terminators

nuts and washers

DC terminal covers with screws

Figure 1 Materials List

2	Freedom SW 230V Installation Guide

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Page This guide for use by qualified About This Guide PurposeElectrical Shock and Fire Hazard Important Safety InstructionsElectrical Shock Hazard Fire and Burn Hazard Explosion HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGERRegulatory Limitations on USEPage Contents Page This guide for use by qualified installers only Page Introduction Materials List Freedom SW 230V Installation Guide Materials ListInstallation Information Before You Begin the InstallationInstallation Codes Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsAbout the Xanbus System Xanbus SystemXanbus-enabled Products and Accessories About the Xanbus SystemPlanning the Installation Two Key Performance FactorsSize and Length of DC Cables Mounting Location of the Freedom SWPlanning Preparations AC, DC, and Network ComponentsPlanning Preparations Planning Preparations AC Components AC InputAC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device AC OutputAC Wiring Distribution PanelsModels Freedom SWDC Components BatteriesDC Cabling Fire HazardDC Grounding DC Disconnects and Over-Current DevicesMarine Applications1 Heavy Item To unpack and inspectTools Installation Tools and MaterialsMaterials Installing the Inverter/Charger OverviewFire and Explosion Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerHeat Hazard Safe Considerations Mounting the Inverter/ChargerTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation? Comment This guide for use by qualified General AC Wiring Considerations Connecting the AC Input and AC Output WiresFIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Connecting AC Input Wires Correct Batter Polarity will Cause Damage toInstalling the Inverter/Charger To make the AC output wiring connections Connecting the AC Output WiresEquipment Damage Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection PrecautionsRecommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size Preparing the CablesGuidelines for Routing the DC Cables Equipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerTo connect the DC cables DC Cable Connections To connect the chassis ground Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Mounting OptionsMounting to the Negative Battery Terminal To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminalBTS port Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case To mount the sensor on the battery caseConnecting to the Network To connect the Freedom SW 230V to the Xanbus networkPerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Testing Your Installation Testing in Invert ModeInstallation Complete Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass ModeTo verify that the Freedom SW 230V starts charging Stacking Features Parallel Stacking DC Connections for Stacked Inverters Connect the stacked system as followsNeutral Wiring for Stacked Inverters Configuring System for Stacked Operation To configure the system for stackingSearch Mode Operation in Parallel Stacking Wiring SchematicDisabling Search Mode on the Master Unit Setting Search Mode on the Slave UnitCharger Settings in a Dual Freedom SW Configuration CalculationsTo set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW ExamplesTo set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications Freedom SW Physical SpecificationsBattery Information Battery Bank SizingEstimating Battery Requirements Calculating Battery SizeBattery AMP-HOURS Used = AC WATT-HOURS÷10 Watts = Volts × AmpsDaily watt-hours needed Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet Battery BanksRestrictions on Motor Size Battery Information Battery Sizing Worksheet Battery Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Battery Series ConnectionBattery Series-Parallel Connections Specifications Environmental SpecificationsInverter Specifications Charger Specifications Transfer and General Specifications To install the drip shield Inverter Drip Shield InstallationShock Hazard Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 20 mm No clearance required here Page Page Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc