Key Installation Points

INSTALLATION

CAUTION Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cover, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The Freedom Combi is appropriate for installation in recreational and commercial maritime applications.

It is recommended that installation be completed by an authorized Xantrex technical dealer or experienced marine electrician.

1.The unit is designed to mount vertically (bulkhead) or horizontally (on a shelf).

2.Allow several inches of clearance around the unit to permit a supply of fresh air to the cooling fan. Do not block any of the vents or louvers. The thermostat controlled fan pulls air from outside the unit. It pulls air across the internal components, particularly the trans- former and heat sinks, then out the fan vent.

3.Keep the inverter/charger out of the elements and out of direct contact with water or spray. Failure to do so may result in premature malfunction from corrosion and void the warranty.

4.Mount the unit as close to the batteries as possible but not in the presence of flammable fumes or in an unvented battery compartment. Keep the overall length of each battery cable less than 10 feet.

Note: For more information on inverter location selection refer American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) recommendation A-25. Refer to page 33.

5.Do not connect the inverter battery negative cable to the vessel safety ground. Run the negative (-) cable directly to the battery bank. If the positive (+) and negative (-) cables run parallel to each other, twist the cables together. This will minimize the inductive adverse effects of cable length. Be sure the cable size meets with NEC requirements for your installation.

6.Make sure all wiring conforms to local and national electrical codes. If in doubt, consult ABYC, NEC, or a qualified marine electrician.

7.To meet electrical codes, a UL Listed DC Rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive battery cable within 7 inches of the current source. Unless the conductor is attached to the battery terminal, then it must be within 72 inches (ABYC standard). This fuse is intended to protect the battery and cables against a short circuit. The inverter is protected internally and will not blow a properly sized fuse.

8.Do not connect the battery until you have read the remainder of the installation section. Observe proper polarity when connecting batteries. Reverse DC polarity will result in damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Use care when making the DC connections.

WARNING

The Freedom Series is not DC reverse polarity protected. Be very careful to connect the negative and positive cables correctly, otherwise damage will result and the warranty will be void.