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Planning the Installation

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Installation Tools and Materials

Tools

You will need the following tools to install the Freedom SW 2000 and the 
battery temperature sensor.

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Wire stripper

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Crimping tools for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables

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Phillips screwdriver: #2

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Slot screwdriver (1/4" wide blade max.)

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Needle-nose pliers

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Wrench for DC terminals: 9/16"

Materials

You will need the following materials to complete your installation:

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Strain-relief clamp(s) for AC cables (not provided): 1"

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DC battery cables sized according to Table 3 on page 11

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Terminals and/or crimp connectors for DC cables (for 5/16" DC stud 
size on the Freedom SW 2000 inverter while the battery/fuse cable end 
may require larger size such as 3/8")

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Copper wire for DC grounding: No. 8 AWG. See “DC Grounding” on 
page 11

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Terminal or crimp connector for DC grounding cable (for 1/4" stud 
size)

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AC and DC disconnect switches and over-current protective devices 
and connectors as required. See page 10.

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AC output and input wire.

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Six 1/4"–20 1.25" length steel screws or bolts to mount the Freedom 
SW 2000

Summary of Contents for Freedom SW 2000

Page 1: ...fau lt circ uit inte rrup ters GF CI spe cifie d in the inst alla tion gui de sup plie d Oth er typ es ma y fail to ope rate pro per ly wh en con nec ted to this equ ipm ent Ref er to ma nua l Cha rge...

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Page 3: ...do so by prior arrangement Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY...

Page 4: ...nd 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 qu...

Page 5: ...as well as its products and services at www xantrex com STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and or damage...

Page 6: ...trical shock hazard ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not expose the Freedom SW 2000 to rain snow spray or bilge water This inverter charger is designed for indoor use only Do not operate the inverter charge...

Page 7: ...f the fuel system 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...

Page 8: ...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 re...

Page 9: ...hen 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 th...

Page 10: ...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 Se...

Page 11: ...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 Curre...

Page 12: ...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 t...

Page 13: ...ry 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...

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Page 15: ...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 in...

Page 16: ...items are missing contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i IMPORTANT Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Free...

Page 17: ...ocation 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...

Page 18: ...h of DC Cables To select 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 accordan...

Page 19: ...de AC Input AC Loads AC Disconnect and Over Current Protection Devices Distribution Panels AC Wiring AC Output Neutral Bonding DC components include Batteries DC Disconnects and Over Current Devices D...

Page 20: ...AWG 10 AWG HOT BLACK NEUTRAL WHITE GND GREEN Bare HOT BUS HOT BUS TO AC APPLIANCE LOADS INVERTER AC SUB PANEL TYPICAL MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL FROMSHORE OR GENERATOR POWER OPTIONAL GFCI duplex receptacle...

Page 21: ...otect system wiring the AC inputs and outputs of the inverter charger must be provided with over current protection on both the AC input and output This protection may be a circuit breaker or a fuse w...

Page 22: ...circuits Consult all applicable codes Tested GFCIs Compliance with UL standards requires that Xantrex test and recommend specific GFCIs for use on the output of the inverter Table 1 lists models that...

Page 23: ...otection provided ahead of the Freedom SW 2000 Size of Wiring Downstream of the AC Output Breaker The wiring used between the AC output breaker and your loads must be sized to match the output breaker...

Page 24: ...of batteries you ll need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information DC Disconnects and Over Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the inverter charger must be equipp...

Page 25: ...y marked on the cables DC Grounding The inverter charger DC chassis ground terminal needs to be connected to the vehicle chassis by a minimum No 8 AWG copper conductor that is either insulated green w...

Page 26: ...required if the inverter charger should need warranty service 4 Save the original shipping carton and packing materials If the inverter charger needs to be returned for service it should be shipped i...

Page 27: ...erials to complete your installation Strain relief clamp s for AC cables not provided 1 DC battery cables sized according to Table 3 on page 11 Terminals and or crimp connectors for DC cables for 5 16...

Page 28: ...he overall procedure is divided into eight steps Step 1 Choosing a Location for the Inverter Charger Step 2 Mounting the Inverter Charger Step 3 Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires Step 4 Conn...

Page 29: ...m Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury HEAT HAZARD Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install this equipment in a compartment with limited...

Page 30: ...t due to the possible presence of explosive hydrogen gas from the batteries Protected from battery acid and gases Never place the inverter charger directly above the batteries gases from battery will...

Page 31: ...relevant product information on form WA 4 in the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Guide 3 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation To meet regulatory requirements the...

Page 32: ...s On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left IMPORTANT This orientation is also suitable for marine applications only with the installation of additional drip protection FREEDOM SW 2000 1000...

Page 33: ...is also suitable for marine applications only with the installation of additional drip protection Wall Mount DC Up No Not acceptable This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Wall Mount D...

Page 34: ...t For example do not route the AC input and output neutrals to a common neutral bus AC Wiring Compartment For your reference the AC wiring compartment is shown in Figure 2 on page 21 AC Knockouts Ther...

Page 35: ...rom the front or side of the unit Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartment 4 Install a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout 5 Run the AC wiring through the strain relief clamp 6 Strip...

Page 36: ...artment 2 Install a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout and run the AC wiring through the strain relief clamp 3 Strip approximately 2 inches 50 mm off the jacket from the AC cable and separate the...

Page 37: ...e slack wire inside the wiring box 7 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket 8 Attach the wiring compartment cover panel and tighten the four screws 9 Connect the outgoing AC wire...

Page 38: ...to connect to the Freedom SW 2000 If a crimp connector is used it should be crimped using the tool indicated by the connector manufacturer 2 Cut the DC ground cable to the required length Strip off en...

Page 39: ...ls To ensure maximum performance from the inverter charger do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops The exc...

Page 40: ...ing the installation Use a wrench to tighten the nut to a torque of 10 11 ft lbs 13 6 14 9 Nm at the inverter charger end Observe the fuseholder or breaker manufacturer s recommendation at the other e...

Page 41: ...the inverter charger 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the NEGATIVE terminal on the battery 9 Use a wrench to tighten the nut to a torque of 10 11 ft lbs 13 6 14 9 Nm at the inverter charger end...

Page 42: ...es refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail To connect the chassis ground 1 Using the appropriate wrench loosen the bolt on the chassis ground point shown in Figure 5 2 Connect the groundi...

Page 43: ...e battery is adjusted according to the battery s actual temperature The BTS has a self adhesive backing and attaches to the side of the battery A 25 foot 7 6 m cable is supplied with the BTS as shown...

Page 44: ...need to bend the ring terminal crimp and or wires slightly downward to allow the sensor to seat flush to the top surface of the upper ring terminal 6 Mount the sensor directly on top of the ring term...

Page 45: ...le to BTS Jack REM BTS FREEDOMSW 2000 00 1000 800 600 400 30 100 200 Max Off A CInput Batte ry Typ e Sear ch Batte ry Bank M ode Capac ity Ah AGM Wide N arrow GEL Flo oded REM BTS FREEDOMSW 200 0 1000...

Page 46: ...ect internal contact with the battery electrolyte Do not install the sensor near the top of the battery or on the battery s top surface 3 Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease...

Page 47: ...ns and AC output connections are wired correctly on the terminal block and not reversed Positive battery cable is connected to the positive battery terminal through the DC fuse and disconnect switch o...

Page 48: ...as the test load 1 Close the DC disconnect switch or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom SW 2000 Make sure the voltage at the DC terminals on the Freedom SW 2000 is correct as des...

Page 49: ...his ensures the inverter charger is delivering AC output in pass through mode 4 Switch the AC disconnect circuit breaker to OFF The inverter will go into invert mode if a sufficient load is applied to...

Page 50: ...pecifications refer to the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Guide The physical specifications of the Freedom SW 2000 are described in Table 5 below Table 5 Freedom SW 2000 Physical S...

Page 51: ...ps multiplied by hours A typical marine or RV battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5A 20 hours 100 Ah This same battery can deliver a higher or lower current for less or more time...

Page 52: ...tartup of a large motor makes high demands on the battery You may find that adding more amp hours in the form of extra batteries or replacement with a bigger battery solves the problem Table 6 Battery...

Page 53: ...imating the time for which you will run each of the loads to ensure sufficient battery capacity Restrictions on Motor Size An appliance may require three to six times its normal running current in ord...

Page 54: ...d for this appliance A B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh Total daily watt hours of AC load Wh Number of days between charges Total watt hours of...

Page 55: ...AWG the battery interconnects should be 4 0 AWG The best configuration is to connect the batteries in series and parallel This requires additional cables but reduces imbalances in the battery bank and...

Page 56: ...with the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the next battery they are connected in series In a series configuration the battery bank has the same Ah rating of a single batter...

Page 57: ...nation The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank This is common with all battery inverter system voltages The smaller lower voltage batteries are first c...

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