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Xantrex FREEDOM HW 1000 Installation Manual - Dc Grounding

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    Freedom hw 1000 inverter/charger installation guide.

  • Page 3: Freedom Hw 1000

    This guide for use by qualified installers only freedom hw 1000 inverter/charger installation guide.

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    This guide for use by qualified installers only about xantrex xantrex technology inc. (www.Xantrex.Com), a subsidiary of schneider electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets....

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Iii this guide for use by qualified installers only about this guide purpose the purpose of this installation guide is to provideexplanations and procedures for setting up and installing a freedom hw installation*. For complete information on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the freedom hw...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used

    About this guide iv 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only conventions used the following conventions are used in this guide. Related information you can find more information about xantrex technology inc. As well as its products and services at www.Xantrex.Com warning warnin...

  • Page 7: Warning: Limitations On Use

    V this guide for use by qualified installers only important safety instructions r ead and save this i nstallation g uide for future reference . This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the freedom hw inverter/charger unit. 1. Before installing and using the freedom hw, r...

  • Page 8: Warning: Explosion Hazard

    Vi 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 6. Do not disassemble the freedom hw. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the freedom hw yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will v...

  • Page 9: Warning: B

    975-0468-01-01 vii this guide for use by qualified installers only personal precautions when working with batteries 1. Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. 2. Add distilled...

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    Viii 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 12. Never charge a frozen battery. 13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes. 14. Locate the freedom hw unit away from batteries in a separate, well ventilated compartment. 15....

  • Page 11: Installation

    975-0468-01-01 ix this guide for use by qualified installers only important safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 installation materials list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 s...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    X this guide for use by qualified installers only 2 specifications electrical specifications: inverter mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 electrical specifications: charge mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 environmental specific...

  • Page 13: Installation

    1–1 this guide for use by qualified installers only 1 installation chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a freedom hw inverter/charger installation. It covers the following: • materials list. • safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installat...

  • Page 14: Materials List

    1–2 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only materials list your freedom hw inverter/charger package includes the items listed below. • freedom hw inverter/charger unit • display panel (p/n: 808-9557) with 7-inch (0.17 m) display panel cable (p/n: 053-0049-02) • display panel m...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 975-0468-01-01 1–3 this guide for use by qualified installers only safety instructions • before you begin the installation, review the “important safety instructions” on page v, and read this entire “installation” section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end. •...

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    1–4 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only installation tools and materials you will need the following to install the freedom hw: ❐ wire stripper ❐ mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 phillips screwdriver ❐ wrench for dc terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable) ❐ ac cable (i.E. ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–5 this guide for use by qualified installers only basic installation procedures xantrex recommends that you have your installation performed by a qualified technician or electrician. This section provides sample installation information as a guide for y...

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    1–6 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 1: designing the installation most freedom hw installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described below. Figure 1-2 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–7 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac shore power a source of 120 v, 60hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to charge batteries and pass power through to ac loads. This source is usually the utility grid (power com...

  • Page 20: Caution: Equipment Damage

    1–8 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac output: the circuit breaker or fuse must be rated at no more than the rating of the input breaker in the installation and must be approved for use on 120 vac branch circuits. The wire used between the freedom hw and the ac output ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–9 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the wiring that is installed on the input and output ac circuits of the freedom hw. All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accord...

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    1–10 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only dc disconnects and over- current devices the dc circuit from the battery to the freedom hw must be equipped with a disconnect and over-current device. This usually consists of a circuit breaker, a “fused-disconnect,” or a separate f...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–11 this guide for use by qualified installers only ground fault circuit interrupters (gfcis) a gfci is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to blow the circuit breaker. G...

  • Page 24: Warning: Fire Hazard

    1–12 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 2: choosing a location for the freedom hw the freedom hw 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 freedom hw. Do not mount th...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–13 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 3: mounting the freedom hw to mount the freedom hw: 1. Remove the freedom hw from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on freedom ...

  • Page 26: Grounding Locations

    1–14 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only connecting the equipment ground the freedom hw has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in figure 1-4. Follow the guidelines in “grounding locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground. Grounding locations you...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–15 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 4: connecting the ac input wires general ac wiring considerations ac cable size the ac input cable may be either solid or stranded (as required), but must have three conductors and be sized as in t...

  • Page 28: Ac Input Connections

    1–16 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only there are two knockouts on the front panel for ac input and output wiring. When making the ac input and ac output connections, observe the correct color code for the appropriate ac wire, as described in table 1-5. Ac input connectio...

  • Page 29: Caution: Reverse Polarity

    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–17 this guide for use by qualified installers only 6. Strip about 2 inches (50 mm) from the jacket of the ac input cable. 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 pa...

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    1–18 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 5: connecting ac output to an existing ac circuit do not connect the freedom hw to an ac branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. The freedom hw will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and othe...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–19 this guide for use by qualified installers only to make a permanent connection to existing ac wiring (continuing from # 13 of “step 4: connecting the ac input wires” on page 1–15): 1. Ensure that ac and dc power are both off. 2. Install the required ...

  • Page 32: Caution: Reverse Polarity

    1–20 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 11. Insert the line and neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 12. Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 15.6–21.6 in-lbf (1.76–2.44 n-m). Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment. Ensure you have m...

  • Page 33: Caution: Equipment Damage

    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–21 this guide for use by qualified installers only in this wiring diagram, the ac input to the freedom hw comes from the main ac panel which contains the input circuit breaker. The ac output wiring is routed to a separate inverter subpanel with a dedica...

  • Page 34: Caution: Equipment Damage

    1–22 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only in this wiring diagram, the ac input to the freedom hw comes directly from an ac source. The ac source input wiring must be protected by an ac breaker of 30 a max. The output wiring is routed to the main ac panel which is also prote...

  • Page 35: Caution

    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–23 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 6: connecting the dc cables follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the terminals on the dc end. The cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the re...

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    1–24 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only to make the dc connections refer to figure 1-9. 1. Make sure the inverter is off and no ac or dc is connected to the unit. 2. Remove the nuts and washers from the freedom hw positive and negative dc terminals. 3. Strip 1/2 inch (13 ...

  • Page 37: Caution

    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–25 this guide for use by qualified installers only 10. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied with the inverter. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 n-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move...

  • Page 38: Dc Grounding

    1–26 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 13. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 n-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the dc terminal, but do not overtight...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–27 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 7: mounting the display panel xantrex has three communications cables of different lengths available for purchase. Choose a 25-foot cable (p/n: 31-6257-00), 50-foot cable (p/n: 31-6262-00), or a 70...

  • Page 40: Testing In Invert Mode

    1–28 975-0468-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 8: testing your installation there are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the freedom hw is inverting dc battery power and delivering ac power to its output. The second test is intended for installations wh...

  • Page 41: Testing In Shore Power Mode

    Basic installation procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–29 this guide for use by qualified installers only testing in shore power mode to test the freedom hw in shore power mode: ◆ with the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The freedom hw transfer...

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  • Page 43: Specifications

    2–1 2 specifications chapter 2 contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Note: specifications are subject to change without notice..

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    2–2 975-0468-01-01 electrical specifications: inverter mode dc input low operating voltage range “sdl” setting 10.5–15.5 v high operating voltage range “sdh” setting 11.8–15.5 v under voltage alarm/shutdown under voltage recovery “sdl” setting 10.5/11.0 v 12.0 v under voltage alarm/shutdown under vo...

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    Electrical specifications: charge mode 975-0468-01-01 2–3 electrical specifications: charge mode ac input operating voltage range 95–135 vac nominal current 12aac at 55a charge, 120 vac in nominal frequency 60 hz dc output nominal voltage 12.0 vdc min battery voltage for charging 0.0 vdc max output ...

  • Page 46: Environmental Specifications

    2–4 975-0468-01-01 environmental specifications system specifications physical specifications operating temperature range 32–104 ºf (0–40 ºc), with output derated above 77 ºf (25 °c) storage temperature range -40–158 ºf (-40–70 ºc) humidity: operation/storage 5–95% rh, non-condensing pass-through 12...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory approvals 975-0468-01-01 2–5 regulatory approvals inverter overload operation this graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the freedom hw will operate for a given output current (measured in amps). The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 °c. Etl approved to csa 107.1, ul458 10 1...

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    2–6 975-0468-01-01 invert power derating vs. Ambient temperature if the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °c, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown. 0 watts 50 °c 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 ~33 °c 3...

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    Charger output current vs. Ac input voltage 975-0468-01-01 2–7 charger output current vs. Ac input voltage when the freedom hw is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the ac voltage may fall as the freedom hw draws current. To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing belo...

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  • Page 52: Xantrex Technology Inc.

    Xantrex technology inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free na 1 408 987 6030 tel direct 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free na customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 975-0468-01-01 printed in china.