Xantrex Technology 815-3524, 815-2524-02 manual Installation Tools and Materials

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Planning Preparations

Installation Tools and Materials

Tools

You will need the following tools to install the Freedom SW 230V and the battery temperature sensor.

❐Wire stripper

❐Crimping tools for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables

❐Phillips screwdriver: #2

❐Slot screwdriver (6 mm wide blade max)

❐Needle-nose pliers

❐Wrench for DC terminals: 15 mm

Materials

You will need the following materials to complete your installation:

❐Strain-relief clamp(s) for AC cables (not provided): trade sizes are 3/4" (Ø28.3mm) and/or 1" (Ø34.6mm)

❐DC battery cables

❐Lugs for DC cables (for 10 mm stud size)

❐Copper wire for DC grounding: 8 mm2. See “DC Grounding” on page 14

❐Lugs for DC grounding cable (for M6 stud size)

❐AC and DC disconnect switches and overcurrent protective devices and connectors as required. See page 13.

❐AC output and input wire. See Figure 3 on page 8.

❐If the AC ground wire is stranded, each ground wire requires a ring terminal

❐Six M6 steel screws or bolts to mount the unit

❐Inverter drip shield (PN: 808-9004) if mounting in marine installation

NOTE: For a list of tools and materials required to install the network, refer to the Xanbus System Installation Guide, which is available for download at www.xantrex.com.

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Page This guide for use by qualified About This Guide PurposeImportant Safety Instructions Electrical Shock and Fire HazardElectrical 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 Codes Installation InformationBefore You Begin the Installation Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsAbout the Xanbus System Xanbus SystemXanbus-enabled Products and Accessories About the Xanbus SystemSize and Length of DC Cables Planning the InstallationTwo Key Performance Factors Mounting Location of the Freedom SWPlanning Preparations AC, DC, and Network ComponentsPlanning Preparations Planning Preparations AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device AC ComponentsAC Input AC OutputAC Wiring Distribution PanelsModels Freedom SWDC Cabling DC ComponentsBatteries Fire HazardDC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC GroundingMarine Applications1 Heavy Item To unpack and inspectInstallation Tools and Materials ToolsMaterials Installing the Inverter/Charger OverviewChoosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Fire and Explosion HazardHeat Hazard Safe Mounting the Inverter/Charger ConsiderationsTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation? Comment This guide for use by qualified Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires General AC Wiring ConsiderationsFIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Connecting AC Input Wires Correct Batter Polarity will Cause Damage toInstalling the Inverter/Charger Connecting the AC Output Wires To make the AC output wiring connectionsEquipment Damage Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size Connecting the DC CablesDC Connection Precautions Preparing the CablesGuidelines for Routing the DC Cables Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger Equipment Damage DUE to Reverse PolarityTo 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 ModeTesting in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode Installation CompleteTo 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 stackingDisabling Search Mode on the Master Unit Search Mode Operation in Parallel StackingWiring Schematic 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 SizingBattery AMP-HOURS Used = AC WATT-HOURS÷10 Estimating Battery RequirementsCalculating Battery Size Watts = Volts × AmpsDaily watt-hours needed Battery Banks Battery Bank Sizing WorksheetRestrictions 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 Inverter Drip Shield Installation To install the drip shieldShock Hazard Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 20 mm No clearance required here Page Page Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc