Xantrex Technology 806-1020 manual Choosing a Location for the Unit, Fire and Explosion Hazards

Basic Installation Procedures

Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

•This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the Freedom HF in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

•To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the Freedom HF in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.

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

The Freedom HF should only be installed in locations that meet the following requirements:

❐ Dry. Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the		only.
	Freedom HF. Do not mount the Freedom HF in an area subject to
	splashing water or bilge water.
❐	Cool. Normal air temperature should be between 32 °F and 104 °F	installers
	(0 °C and 40 °C)—the cooler the better.
❐ Ventilated. Allow at least 5 in. (13cm) of clearance at the DC end of		qualified
	the Freedom HF for air flow, 1 in. (2.5cm) on each side, and 2 in.
	(5cm) at the AC end. The more clearance for ventilation around the
	unit, the better the performance. Do not allow the ventilation openings
	on the ends of the unit to become obstructed.	by
❐	Safe. Do not install the Freedom HF in the same compartment as
		use
	batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids
		for
	like gasoline.
❐ Close to the battery compartment and the AC source and load
	panels. Avoid excessive cable lengths (which reduce input and outputguide
	power due to wire resistance). Use the recommended cable lengths and
	sizes, especially between the battery banks and the Freedom HF.	This

❐ Protected from battery acid and gases. Never allow battery acid to drip on the Freedom HF or its wiring when reading specific gravity or filling the battery. Also do not mount the unit where it will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive, and prolonged exposure will damage the Freedom HF.

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