Basic Installation Procedures

Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires

WARNING: Fire, Shock and Energy hazards

Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes. Do not connect the output terminals of the Freedom HW to any incoming AC source.

General AC Wiring Considerations

AC cable size

AC Wiring Connectors

The AC input cable may be either solid or stranded (as required), but must have three conductors and be sized as in Table 1-4 on page 1–16.

Connect AC wires with crimp-on splice connectors.

The amount of insulation you strip off individual wires will be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different for different types of connectors.

AC and DC

Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. Where DC

Wiring

and AC wires must cross, make sure they do so at 90° to one another.

Separation

Consult applicable codes for details about DC and AC wiring in close

 

proximity to each other.

AC Wiring

For your reference, the AC Wiring Compartment is shown in Figure 1-5.

Compartment

 

AC Wiring

To hard wire the Freedom HW AC input and output to an existing AC

 

installation, read this section.

 

AC wiring includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source

 

and the Freedom HW and all wiring between the inverter, the AC panels,

 

circuit breakers, and the GFCIs. The type and size of the wiring varies

 

with the installation and load. For some RV applications, flexible

 

multiple-strand wire is required.

 

AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the

 

input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or

 

regulations applicable to your installation. Table 1-4is based on the U.S.

 

National Electrical Code, 2003 Ed. and the Canadian Electrical Code,

 

assuming 2-conductor-plus-ground cable, using 75 °C wiring, at an

 

ambient temperature of 30 °C. Other codes and regulations may be

 

applicable to your installation.

 

 

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HW 1000 specifications

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One of the main features of the Xantrex HW 1000 is its ability to deliver a continuous output of 1000 watts with a peak surge capability of up to 2000 watts. This means it can handle high inrush currents needed by appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners, providing a reliable power supply, even during demanding operations. The inverter is equipped with a pure sine wave output, which is crucial for sensitive electronics, ensuring that devices operate smoothly without the risk of damage or interference.

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