Xantrex Technology SW 2000 User Manual

2000W SINEWAVE INVERTER/CHARGER

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FREEDOM SW 2000

Model Number

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Number

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Inverter Mode:

Nominal DC Operating Volta Nominal AC Output Voltage: Nominal AC Output Frequency: Max. Continuous AC Output Current: 16.66 A Max. Operating DC Input Max. Continuous AC Output a

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Nominal AC Input Voltage:

15.5 Vdc

Power Factor: > 0.95 Charging DC Output Voltage R

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

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100 A

Mount this inverter/charger only in the orientations specified in the installation guide provided.

CAUTION:

cover or obstruct ventilation openings. Do not mount in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may

To reduce the risk of fire, do not

result. Do not expose to rain or spray.

WARNING:

user serviceable parts. Energized from both AC and DC sources. Disconnect all sources before servicing. Use only ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)

Shock hazard. Do not open. No specified in the installation guide supplied. Other types may fail to operate properly when connected this equipment. Refer to manual. Charge only lead-acid batteries. Other battery types may burst causing personal injury and damage.

DANGER:

install in an area in which ignition-protected euipment is required.

To reduce the risk of explosion, do not

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60 Hz

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Installation Guide

Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

Trademarks

Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

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Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide © May 2010 Xantrex Technology Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of: Xantrex Technology Inc., 161-G South Vasco Road, Livermore, California, USA 94551. Xantrex Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement.

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Date and Revision

May 2010 Rev C

Document Part Number

975-0527-01-01

Product Number

815-2000

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

Fax: 1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com

1 408 987 6030 (direct)

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide procedures for installing the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger.

Scope

The guide provides safety guidelines as well as information on installing the inverter/charger. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The guide is intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger.

The installer should have knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment, knowledge of the applicable installation codes, and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards. A qualified technician or electrician has this knowledge and experience.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

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

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

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

STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury.

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STATEMENT OF HAZARD

Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

IMPORTANT:

know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning.

These notes describe things which are important for you to

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com.

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This guide for use by qualified installers only.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW 2000). Each time, before using the Freedom SW 2000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter/charger, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

NOTE: The Freedom SW 2000 contains no user-serviceable parts. See “W arranty and Return Information” on pag e 65 of the Owner’s Guide for guidance.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

• Do not expose the Freedom SW 2000 to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This inverter/charg er is designed for indoor use only.

• Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or otherwise damaged in any other way.

• Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

• Disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter/charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the inverter/charger. See note below.

• Do not operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized.

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

NOTE: Turning off the inverter/charger using the on/off switch on the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.

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FIRE AND BURN HAZARD

Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in a zero-clearance compartment.

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

EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Charge only properly rated (such as 12 V) lead-acid (GEL, AGM, or Flooded) rechargeable batteries because other battery types may explode and burst.

• Do not work in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. See note #1.

• Do not install and/or operate in compartments containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. See notes #2 and #3.

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

NOTES:

1. Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Re view cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

2. This inverter/charger contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks.

3. Locations include any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections betwee n components of the fuel system.

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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Precautions When Working With Batteries

BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS

• Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while working near batteries. See note #4.

• Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watc hes when working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6 below.

• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.

• Never charge a frozen battery.

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

NOTES:

1. Locate the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment.

2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

3. Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.

4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.

5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circ uit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.

6. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal, causing a severe burn.

7. When removing a battery, always remove the negative terminal from the battery first for systems with grounded negative. If it is grounded positive, remove the positive terminal first. Make sure all loads connected to the battery and all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

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Precautions When Preparing to Charge

Precautions When Placing the Inverter/Charger

EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD

• Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.

• Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches the output voltage of the inverter/charger.

• Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin when cleaning battery terminals.

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

NOTES:

• Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether equalization is acceptable for your battery, and recommended rates of charge.

• For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps to purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's instructions.

RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER/CHARGER

• Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger when reading gravity, or filling battery.

• Never place the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger unit directly above batteries; gases from a battery will corrode and damage the inverter/charger.

• Do not place a battery on top of the inverter/charger.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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Regulatory

The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 68 of the Owner’s Guide.

The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for RV, marine, and commercial truck applications. It is not intended for other applications as it may not comply with the additional safety code requirements needed for those other applications. See “Limitations On Use” below.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

• Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

• Do not use in ambulances or other life-saving emergency vehicles.

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

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before You Begin the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Planning the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Two Key Performance Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Size and Length of DC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

AC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Distribution Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

AC Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AC Output Neutral Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DC Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DC Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

Installation Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installing the Inverter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

General AC Wiring Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting AC Input Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting AC Output Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

DC Connection Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Preparing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

DC Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Step 6: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Step 7: Testing Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Testing in Invert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Testing in Charge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Installation Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Battery Bank Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Estimating Battery Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Calculating Battery Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Battery Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Restrictions on Motor Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cabling and Hook-up Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Series Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Series-Parallel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

Introduction

The Installation Guide provides detailed information for installing the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor and wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits.

This Installation Guide provides:

• safety instructions that must be observed during installation,

• information on additional required AC and DC components,

• a list of installation tools and materials, and

• detailed procedures for a typical installation.

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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Introduction

Materials List

The Freedom SW 2000 ships with the following items:

• one Freedom SW 2000 unit,

• owner’s and installation guides,

• Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS),

• Freedom SW remote panel with 25-foot communications cable,

• DC terminal covers (one red, one black) with two sets of screws, and

• two sets of nuts and washers for the DC terminals. NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized

Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact Information” on page i.

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Installation Information

Before You Begin the Installation

Before beginning your installation:

• Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end.

• Assemble all the tools and materials you require for the installation.

• Review the Important Safety Instructions on page iv.

• Be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS

• All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations.

• Disconnect all AC and DC power sources.

• Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices.

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

Installation Codes

Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. Some examples are:

• The U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC),

• The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC),

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and RV Industry Association (RVIA) for installation in RVs, and

• ABYC E11 - Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats, and

• ABYC A31 - Battery Chargers and Inverters.

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

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Planning the Installation

This section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the Freedom SW 2000.

As your system configuration is determined, record the details in Information About Your System of the Freedo m SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide.

Two Key Performance Factors

Two key factors in particular will have a major impact on system performance.

Size and Length of DC Cables

To se lect the appropriate size and length of DC cables, see “DC Cabling” on page 11.

The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current, in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. If there are long battery cables which are in excess of 10 feet each and not of sufficient size, the voltage drop across the cables will have a negative impact on overall system performance.

Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 2000

To choose an appropriate location for mounting the inverter/charger, see “Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger” on page 15.

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