Xantrex Technology 815-2524-02 Important Safety Instructions, Electrical Shock and Fire 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 230V Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW 230V). Each time, before using the Freedom SW 230V, 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 230V contains no user-serviceable parts.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

Installation must be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation and electrical codes and regulations. Instructions for installing the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger are provided here for use by qualified personnel only.

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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Do not expose the Freedom SW 230V to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations.

See “Mounting Orientations” on page 21.

•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 AC terminal 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. The INVERTER ENABLE button on the front panel does not function like a power switch that energizes or de-energizes the unit. When AC and DC power sources are connected and present, the unit is always energized.

•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.

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Page This guide for use by qualified Purpose About This GuideElectrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsElectrical Shock and Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER Exposure to Chemicals and Gases HazardLimitations on USE RegulatoryPage Contents Page This guide for use by qualified installers only Page Introduction Materials List Materials List Freedom SW 230V Installation GuideBefore You Begin the Installation Installation InformationInstallation Codes Electrical Shock and Fire HazardsXanbus System About the Xanbus SystemAbout the Xanbus System Xanbus-enabled Products and AccessoriesTwo Key Performance Factors Planning the InstallationSize and Length of DC Cables Mounting Location of the Freedom SWAC, DC, and Network Components Planning PreparationsPlanning Preparations Planning Preparations AC Input AC ComponentsAC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device AC OutputDistribution Panels AC WiringFreedom SW ModelsBatteries DC ComponentsDC Cabling Fire HazardMarine Applications1 DC Disconnects and Over-Current DevicesDC Grounding To unpack and inspect Heavy ItemMaterials Installation Tools and MaterialsTools Overview Installing the Inverter/ChargerHeat Hazard Choosing a Location for the Inverter/ChargerFire and Explosion Hazard Safe To mount the inverter/charger Mounting the Inverter/ChargerConsiderations Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation? Comment This guide for use by qualified FIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Connecting the AC Input and AC Output WiresGeneral AC Wiring Considerations Correct Batter Polarity will Cause Damage to Connecting AC Input WiresInstalling the Inverter/Charger Equipment Damage Connecting the AC Output WiresTo make the AC output wiring connections DC Connection Precautions Connecting the DC CablesRecommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size Preparing the CablesGuidelines for Routing the DC Cables To connect the DC cables Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/ChargerEquipment Damage DUE to Reverse Polarity DC Cable Connections To connect the chassis ground Mounting Options Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTSTo mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal Mounting to the Negative Battery TerminalBTS port To mount the sensor on the battery case Mounting to the Side of the Battery CaseTo connect the Freedom SW 230V to the Xanbus network Connecting to the NetworkPerforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Testing in Invert Mode Testing Your InstallationTo verify that the Freedom SW 230V starts charging Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass ModeInstallation Complete Stacking Features Parallel Stacking Connect the stacked system as follows DC Connections for Stacked InvertersNeutral Wiring for Stacked Inverters To configure the system for stacking Configuring System for Stacked OperationWiring Schematic Search Mode Operation in Parallel StackingDisabling Search Mode on the Master Unit Setting Search Mode on the Slave UnitCalculations Charger Settings in a Dual Freedom SW ConfigurationExamples To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SWTo set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW Freedom SW Physical Specifications Inverter/Charger Physical SpecificationsBattery Bank Sizing Battery InformationCalculating Battery Size Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery AMP-HOURS Used = AC WATT-HOURS÷10 Watts = Volts × AmpsDaily watt-hours needed Restrictions on Motor Size Battery BanksBattery Bank Sizing Worksheet Battery Information Battery Sizing Worksheet Battery Series Connection Battery Cabling and Hook-up ConfigurationsBattery Series-Parallel Connections Environmental Specifications SpecificationsInverter Specifications Charger Specifications Transfer and General Specifications Shock Hazard Inverter Drip Shield InstallationTo install the drip shield Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 20 mm No clearance required here Page Page Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc