Xantrex Technology 815-2524-02, 815-3524 manual Safe

Installing the Inverter/Charger

Safe	Locate the inverter/charger away from battery in a	Orientation	To meet regulatory requirements, the Freedom SW
	separate well ventilated compartment. Do not		230V must be mounted in one of the approved
	install the inverter/charger in any compartment		mounting orientations. See Figure 5 on page 21.
	containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline.
Close to	The length and size of your DC cables will affect
battery	performance. Use the DC cables recommended in
compartment	Table 2 on page 13. The unit should not be installed
	in the battery compartment due to the possible
	presence of explosive hydrogen gas from the
	batteries.
Protected from	Never place the inverter/charger directly above the
battery acid	batteries—gases from battery will corrode and
and gases	damage the inverter/charger. If the inverter/charger
	is installed in a compartment above the batteries,
	make sure there is a solid, gas-impermeable wall
	dividing the two compartments.
	However, flooded or wet cell batteries produce
	flammable gases that can potentially be ignited and
	therefore a safety hazard. If the batteries are sealed
	(no caps to add water), then the Freedom SW 230V
	can be mounted above the batteries if so desired (a
	position outlined in the manual).
	Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/
	charger or its wiring when filling the batteries or
	reading their specific gravity.

This guide for use by qualified personnel only.

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