DC Grounding, To connect the DC ground | Xantrex Technology 1800

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Basic Installation Procedures

14.Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 N-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal, but do not overtighten.

15.Slip the DC terminal covers over the Freedom HF DC terminals.

Figure 1-9DC Cable Connections

DC Grounding

To connect the DC ground:

The equipment grounding lug on the DC end of the Freedom HF is used to connect the chassis of the Freedom HF to your system’s DC negative connection or grounding bus point as required by electrical regulations. Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation. Do not use the DC Ground Lug for your AC grounding. (See the AC wiring instructions in this section.)

Follow the guidelines below that correspond to the specific type of installation. These guidelines assume you are using the DC supply cable and fuse sizes recommended in this manual. If you are using different sizes, refer to the applicable installation code for DC grounding details.

•Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the vehicle’s DC grounding point (usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated DC ground bus).

•Marine Use copper wire that is bare or has insulation rated min.

105 °C, and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the boat’s DC grounding bus or engine negative bus. For the Freedom HF 1000, use a wire of gauge 4AWG minimum. For the Freedom HF 1800, use a wire of gauge 1/0AWG minimum.

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1000, 1800 specifications

Xantrex Technology offers a range of power inverters that cater to both recreational and professional needs, with the Xantrex 1800 and 1000 models being among the most popular in their lineup. These inverters are specially designed to convert DC power from batteries into clean, pure sine wave AC power, making them suitable for running sensitive electronic devices and appliances.

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