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    Tm tm this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Freedom sw sine wave inverter/chargers installation guide freedom sw 3012 freedom sw 3012 freedom sw 3012 freedom sw 3012 clear f aul t reset inver ter enable inver ter enabled ac in fa ult gen suppor t charging w arning clear f aul t rese...

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    Freedom sw 3k2k invchg install guide.Book page ii wednesday, october 12, 2011 4:40 pm.

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    97-0020-01-01 i this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Trademarks xantrex and smart choice for power are trademarks of schneider electric services international sprl, registered in the united sates and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are th...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Ii freedom sw installation guide about this guide purpose the purpose of this installation guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing the freedom sw inverter/charger. Scope the guide provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring. It does n...

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    97-0020-01-01 iii this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Related information you can find more information about xantrex technology usa inc. As well as its products and services at www.Xantrex.Com. Statement of hazard contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Failure to ...

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    Iv freedom sw installation guide important safety instructions important: r ead and save this i nstallation g uide for future reference . This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the freedom sw inverter/charger (freedom sw). Each time, before using the freedom sw, rea...

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    97-0020-01-01 v this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the e...

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    Vi freedom sw installation guide precautions when working with batteries notes: 1. Mount and place the freedom sw 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 lea...

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    97-0020-01-01 vii this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Precautions when preparing to charge 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 batte...

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    Viii freedom sw installation guide regulatory the freedom sw inverter/charger is certified to appropriate us and canadian standards. For more information see “regulatory approvals” on the specifications section in the owner’s guide. The freedom sw inverter/charger is intended to be used for mobile o...

  • Page 11: Contents

    This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Dc components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 5: connecting the battery temperature sensor (bts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 mounting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Inverter/charger physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    97-0020-01-01 1 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Introduction the installation guide provides detailed information for installing the freedom sw inverter/charger and the battery temperature sensor, wiring the inverter/charger to the ac and dc circuits, and connecting the invert...

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    2 freedom sw installation guide introduction materials list the freedom swshipswith the following items: • one freedom sw unit, • owner’s and installation guides, • battery temperature sensor (bts), • dc terminal covers (one red, one black) with two sets of screws, • two xanbus network terminators, ...

  • Page 17: Installation Information

    97-0020-01-01 3 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 yo...

  • Page 18: About The Xanbus System

    4 freedom sw installation guide about the xanbus system xanbus system the xanbus system includes the freedom sw and other xanbus-enabled devices. The freedom sw is the device in a xanbus system that typically provides network power—500 ma at 12 volts dc. All of the xanbus- enabled devices, such as t...

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    97-0020-01-01 5 about the xanbus system this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. The xanbus-enabled designation (see below) means that this product works on a xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are: • simple to operate and routine tasks are automated, • controlled by software that...

  • Page 20: Planning The Installation

    6 freedom sw installation guide planning the installation this section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the freedom sw. As your system configuration is determined, record the details in “information about your system” in the freedom sw sine wave inverter/ charger own...

  • Page 21: Planning Preparations

    97-0020-01-01 7 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Planning preparations ac, dc, and network components for a successful installation, you need to plan for ac, dc, and network components of the power system. The ac and dc components are described in this section and illustrated i...

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    8 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations figure 3 typical recreational vehicle electrical system freedom sw 3012 inv erter r eset enable inve rter ac / on cha rge fa ult freedom sw 3012 non-inverter loads sine wave inverter/charger system control panel (scp) automatic generator start (a...

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    97-0020-01-01 9 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Figure 4 wiring and breakers block diagram for freedom sw 2012 / 2024 2012 and 2024 inverter/charger 120 v ac out 120 v ac in battery (bank) 12 or 24 v 4 awg † 150 a fuse ††† 2/0 awg † 275 a fuse †† 8 awg ch...

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    10 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations figure 5 wiring and breakers block diagram for freedom sw 3012 / 3024 3012 and 3024 inverter/charger 120 v ac out 120 v ac in battery (bank) 12 or 24 v 8 awg chassis gnd* 10 awg 6 awg (dual input) / 10 awg (split phase) hot = black neutral = whi...

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    97-0020-01-01 11 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Ac components note: unless otherwise referenced specifically by product name, the components refer to all models of freedom sw inverter/chargers. Ac input for single ac line models ac input (to a single ac ...

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    12 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations ac output the output voltage on freedom sw inverter/chargers is 120vac. The ac output line configuration depends on the model. • single ac line models have a single input and single output line (si-so) configuration. • dual ac line models suppor...

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    97-0020-01-01 13 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Gfci requirements a gfci (ground fault circuit interrupter) is a device that de energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to open the circuit bre...

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    14 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations size of ac input wiring wire size must be coordinated with the overcurrent protection provided ahead of the wire involved, in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Therefore, the wiring used between...

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    97-0020-01-01 15 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Ac output neutral bonding the ac source must have its neutral conductor bonded to ground. Bonding system the freedom sw provides a system that automatically connects the neutral conductor of the inverter’s ...

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    16 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations dc components batteries the freedom sw system requires a 12- or 24-volt (depending on the model), lead-acid deep-cycle battery or group of batteries to provide the dc current that the inverter/charger converts to ac power. The battery may be a f...

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    97-0020-01-01 17 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Dc disconnects and over-current devices the dc circuit from the battery to the inverter/charger must be equipped with a disconnect and overcurrent protection device. Refer to your applicable installation co...

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    18 freedom sw installation guide planning preparations unpacking and inspecting the freedom sw inverter/charger to unpack and inspect: 1. Unpack the unit and check the materials list. If anything is missing from the shipping box, contact xantrex customer service. See “contact information” on page i....

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    97-0020-01-01 19 planning preparations this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Installation tools and materials tools you will need the following tools to install the freedom sw and the battery temperature sensor. ❐ wire stripper ❐ crimping tools for fastening lugs and terminals on dc...

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    20 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger overview this section provides detailed information on installing the freedom sw. The overall procedure is divided into eight steps: step 1: choosing a location for the inverter/charger on page 21, step 2: mounting the inverter/charger...

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    97-0020-01-01 21 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 1: choosing a location for the inverter/charger the inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the following requirements: fire and explosion hazard this equipment contains co...

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    22 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger safe locate the inverter/charger away from battery in a separate well ventilated compartment. Do not install the inverter/charger in any compartment containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline. Close to battery compartment the ...

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    97-0020-01-01 23 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 2: mounting the inverter/charger considerations before mounting the freedom sw, take the following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to insta...

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    24 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger figure 6 mounting orientations orientation approved mounting orientation? Comment desktop mount yes ideal. Upside-down mount yes (for non-marine applications only) suitable only for non-marine applications with no risk of condensation ...

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    97-0020-01-01 25 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Wall mount dc on right yes on a vertical surface with dc terminals facing right. Important: this orientation is also suitable for marine applications only with the installation of additional drip ...

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    26 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger step 3: connecting the ac input and ac output wires general ac wiring considerations ac and dc wiring separation do not mix ac and dc wiring in the same conduit or panel. Consult the applicable installation code for details about dc wi...

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    97-0020-01-01 27 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Connecting ac input wires figure 7 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the ac input and output ground wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the ac input ...

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    28 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to the input terminals (labeled ac input on the terminal block, figure 7 on page 27). Freedom sw 3012/3024: connect line 1 to l1, neutral to n, line 2 to l2. Freedom sw 2012/2024: connect line to l...

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    97-0020-01-01 29 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Connecting the ac output wires to make the ac output wiring connections: 1. Remove one of the ac knockouts from the front or side of the unit. Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartme...

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    30 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger step 4: connecting the dc cables dc connection precautions recommended cable sizes and lengths and fuse size for recommended dc cables and fuse sizes, see table 3 and table 4 on page 17. Preparing the cables to prepare the dc cables: 1...

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    97-0020-01-01 31 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Guidelines for routing the dc cables follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance. • do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inver...

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    32 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger connecting the dc cables to the inverter/charger to connect the dc cables: 1. Route the dc cables from the battery bank to the inverter/charger. Observe the “guidelines for routing the dc cables” on page 31. 2. Install a dc fuse and di...

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    97-0020-01-01 33 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity is correct: positive (+) on the inverter/charger is connected to the positive (+) on the battery, and negative (–) cable is connected to the neg...

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    34 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger dc grounding the chassis ground point on the inverter/charger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/charger to your system’s dc grounding point, as required by regulations for some installations. Use copper wire that is either...

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    97-0020-01-01 35 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 5: connecting the battery temperature sensor (bts) installing a battery temperature sensor (bts) extends the life of a battery by preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and underchargin...

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    36 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger mounting to the negative battery terminal to mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The bts should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger. ...

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    97-0020-01-01 37 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 9. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the blue bts port, as shown in figure 13. Secure the cable along its length. Figure 13 connecting the bts cable to bts port freed...

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    38 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger mounting to the side of the battery case to mount the sensor on the battery case: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The bts should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger. 2. Select a si...

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    97-0020-01-01 39 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 6: connecting to the network for your reference, figure 15 shows where the network connections are made on the freedom sw. To connect the freedom sw to the xanbus network: ◆ plug a network ca...

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    40 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger step 7: performing checks prior to initial start-up before testing your installation, ensure these conditions are met: ❐ chassis and ac grounds are properly installed. ❐ ac input connections and ac output connections are wired correctl...

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    97-0020-01-01 41 installing the inverter/charger this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 8: testing your installation there are several tests to be performed for testing your installation. These tests will verify that: • the freedom sw works in invert mode, • the freedom sw works...

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    42 freedom sw installation guide installing the inverter/charger 2. After initialization, observe that none of the lights on the front panel should remain illuminated. 3. Press the inverter enable button. Verify that: • the inverter enable button light illuminates, • the invert on light illuminates....

  • Page 57: Stacking Features

    97-0020-01-01 43 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Stacking features the freedom sw inverter/chargers provide supports two stacking configurations. This gives the system engineer and/or installer more options to work with when tailoring a system to meet load demands. Multiple in...

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    44 freedom sw installation guide stacking features parallel stacking allows the inverter and charger capacity of a system to be doubled. Parallel-stacked inverter/chargers can operate from different battery banks, meaning each unit is connected to its own battery bank. However, it is highly recommen...

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    97-0020-01-01 45 stacking features this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Series stacking allows two inverters to be configured to produce 120 and 240 volts ac, also known as, a single-phase three-wire configuration. Freedom sw models with the same dc voltage rating can also be assem...

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    46 freedom sw installation guide stacking features stacking cable for series stacking (120 and 240 volts), connect the xantrex stacking cable between the two stacking ports. To order the stacking cable, call xantrex and order part number 808-9005. Theory of series stacking operation the inverter is ...

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    97-0020-01-01 47 stacking features this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Dc connections for stacked inverters individual overcurrent devices are to be used between the battery positive and each inverter. Keep cable lengths to the two inverter/chargers the same in order to balance ca...

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    48 freedom sw installation guide stacking features neutral wiring for stacked inverters due to the neutral ground switching design of the freedom sw inverter/ charger, it is mandatory that the ac input and ac output neutrals be isolated from one another. In a stacked pair configuration, connect the ...

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    97-0020-01-01 49 stacking features this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 6. Scroll down to select stacking. At this point all devices in the system will be automatically placed in standby mode. All three leds on the inverter to be configured will start flashing. 7. Select stack mode...

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    50 freedom sw installation guide stacking features search mode operation in parallel stacking when two inverter/chargers are stacked for parallel operation, search mode behavior on the slave unit is modified and is dependent on how much total load is on the system. Disabling search mode on the maste...

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    97-0020-01-01 51 stacking features this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Wiring schematic note: please refer to the stacking configuration sheet that shows the wiring schematic employed between two freedom sw inverter/chargers that are stacked in parallel and in series. Important: f...

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    52 freedom sw installation guide inverter/charger physical specifications for complete inverter/charger specifications, refer to the freedom sw sine wave inverter/charger owner’s guide. The physical specifications of the freedom sw are described in table 5 below. Table 5 freedom sw 3012/3024 physica...

  • Page 67: Battery Information

    97-0020-01-01 53 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Battery information battery bank sizing battery capacity battery size or capacity is just as important as the battery type selected for use with the freedom sw. The batteries are the most important part of your system, so xantre...

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    54 freedom sw installation guide battery information size the batteries at approximately twice the estimated total amp-hour usage. Doubling the expected amp-hour usage ensures that the batteries will not be overly discharged and extends battery life. Do not skip this doubling step. More capacity is ...

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    97-0020-01-01 55 battery information this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Battery banks as your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Batteries can be connected in parallel, in series, or in series-parallel to create h...

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    56 freedom sw installation guide battery information table 8 battery sizing worksheet appliance (a) power consumption (watts) (b) operating time per day (hours) daily watt-hours needed 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 w...

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    97-0020-01-01 57 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Battery cabling and hook-up configurations several smaller batteries can be connected to create a battery bank of substantial size. You can connect batteries in three ways: in parallel, series, or series-parallel. To make a larg...

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    58 freedom sw installation guide battery cabling and hook-up configurations battery series connection when batteries are connected 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...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    97-0020-01-01 59 this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Specifications note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical specifications freedom sw 2012 freedom sw 2024 freedom sw 3012 freedom sw 3024 l × w × h 387×343×197 mm (15.25×13.5×7.75 in.) net weight 27...

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    60 freedom sw installation guide specifications note: all inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts dc inverting 120 volts ac, unless otherwise specified. Inverter specifications freedom sw 2012 freedom sw 2024 freedom sw 3012 freedom sw 3024 output wave form pure sine wave...

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    97-0020-01-01 61 specifications this g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Note: all charging specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °f (25 °c), 120 vac, 60 hz input, unless otherwise specified. Charger specifications freedom sw 2012 freedom sw 2024 freedom s...

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    62 freedom sw installation guide specifications note: all transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °f (25 °c), 120 vac, 60 hz input, unless otherwise specified. Transfer and general specifications all models transfer time—utility to invert minimum ac input voltage...

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    Freedom sw 3k2k invchg install guide.Book page i wednesday, october 12, 2011 4:40 pm.

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    Xantrex technology usa inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free 1 408 987 6030 tel direct 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 97-0020-01-01 printed in china. Freedom sw 3k2k invchg install guide.Book page ii wednesday, october 12, 2011 4:40 pm.