Xantrex Freedom XC 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Basic Installation Procedures
26 Freedom XC 2000 (230VAC) Owner's Guide
Step 2: Choosing a Location for the
Unit
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Do not install the Freedom XC 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. This equipment contains components that tend to
produce arcs or sparks.
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Do not install on or over combustible surfaces.
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Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
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Do not install the Freedom XC in a zero-clearance
compartment. Overheating may result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
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The Freedom XC should only be installed in locations that meet
the following requirements:
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Dry. Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on
the Freedom XC. Do not mount the Freedom XC in an
area subject to splashing water or bilge water.
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Cool. Normal air temperature should be between 20 °C and
40 °C—the cooler the better.
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Ventilated. Allow at least 12 cm of clearance at the wiring
access (AC and DC) end of the Freedom XC allowing air
intake flow through the fans. Provide similar clearance at the
opposite end where the air vent is located. The more
clearance for ventilation around the unit, the better the
performance. Do not allow the ventilation openings to
become obstructed.
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Safe. Do not install the Freedom XC in the same
compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of
storing flammable liquids like gasoline.
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Close to the battery compartment and the AC source
and load panels.
Avoid excessive cable lengths (which
reduce input and output power due to wire resistance). Use
the recommended cable lengths and sizes, especially
between the battery banks and the Freedom XC.
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Protected from battery acid and gases. Never allow
battery acid to drip on the Freedom XC 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 XC.