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Installation Tools and Materials

You will need the following to install the Freedom HF:

Wire stripper

Mounting screws or bolts

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Wrench for DC terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable)

AC cable (i.e. 2-conductor-plus-ground cable), sized appropriately for load and application

Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate tools

Two 1/2 inch strain-relief clamps (supplied) for AC cables

DC cable, sized appropriately for load and application

Lugs for DC cables to fit 8 mm (5/16 in.) DC stud terminals) as well as appropriate tools (e.g. crimping tool)

AC and DC disconnects and over-current protective devices

High Level Overview of Installation Steps

Installing the Freedom HF includes the following steps.

1.Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF.

2.Mount the inverter securely and permanently in one of the acceptable orientations.

3.Connect the Equipment Grounding Terminal to the equipment ground bus.

4.Connect the AC input wiring to the AC source panel.

5.Connect the AC output wiring to the AC load panel.

6.Connect one end of the DC negative cable to the negative of the battery, and the other to the negative terminal of the unit.

7.Install an appropriately sized fuse and DC disconnect in the positive cable.

8.Connect the DC positive cable to the positive of the battery, and to the positive terminal of the unit.

9.Close the DC disconnect switch.

Do not proceed with installation until you have read “Safety Instructions” on page 1–3.

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Xantrex Technology 1000, 1800 manual Installation Tools and Materials, High Level Overview of Installation Steps

1000, 1800 specifications

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