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Xantrex Freedom Xi 807-1000 Installation Manual

Summary of Freedom Xi 807-1000

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    Tm tm freedom xi inverter product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons. Model product numbers 807-1000 807-2000 installation guide freedom xi install guide.Book page 1 friday, september 18, 2015 2:48 pm.

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    Freedom xi install guide.Book page 2 friday, september 18, 2015 2:48 pm.

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    975-0753-01-01 i copyright © 2015 schneider electric. All rights reserved. All trademarks are owned by schneider electric industries sas or its affiliated companies. Exclusion for documentation u nless specifically agreed to in writing , seller ( a ) makes no warranty as to the accuracy , sufficienc...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Ii freedom xi installation guide about this guide purpose the purpose of this installation guide is to provideexplanations and procedures for installing and configuring a freedom xi sine wave inverter for recreational, fleet vehicle, or marine installations. Scope the guide provides safety guideline...

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    975-0753-01-01 iii important safety instructions important: r ead and save this i nstallation g uide for future reference . This guide contains important safety instructions for the freedom xi sine wave inverter that must be followed during operation and troubleshooting. Read and keep this installat...

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    Iv freedom xi installation guide safety information 1. Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. 2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, ele...

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    • apply appropriate personal protective equipment (ppe) and follow safe electrical work practices. See nfpa 70e or csa z462. • this equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • ...

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    • do not open. No serviceable parts inside. Provided with integral protection against overloads. Bonding between conduit connections is not automatic and must be provided as part of the installation. • read manual before installing or using. • do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings. • do not ...

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    975-0753-01-01 vii precautions when working with batteries battery work and maintenance must be done by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety precautions. • always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection...

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    Viii freedom xi installation guide precautions when placing the inverter • never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter when reading gravity, or filling battery. • never place the freedom xi sine wave inverter unit directly above batteries; gases from a battery will corrode and damage the invert...

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    975-0753-01-01 ix fcc information to the user this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ...

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  • Page 13: Contents

    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii materials list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Freedom xi install guide.Book page xii friday, september 18, 2015 2:48 pm.

  • Page 15: Materials List

    975-0753-01-01 1 th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Materials list the freedom xibase package includes the minimum following items: • one freedom xi unit • one set of owner’s and installation guides • one display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable • one communications cable (25 fe...

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    2 freedom xi installation guide safety instructions 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...

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    975-0753-01-01 3 th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Installation tools and materials you will need the following to install the freedom xi: ❐ wire stripper ❐ mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 phillips screwdriver ❐ 3.5mm slot long neck screwdriver for wago 1 terminals ❐ wrench for d...

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    4 freedom xi installation guide high level overview of installation steps installing the freedom xi includes the following steps. 1. Ensure that power sources are off, like opening the dc disconnect switch and opening circuit breakers on the ac source panel. 2. Mount the inverter securely and perman...

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    975-0753-01-01 5 th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Basic installation procedures this section provides sample installation information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, the overall procedure is divided into these main steps: ❐ step 1: designing the install...

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    6 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures step 1: designing the installation most freedom xi installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described in figure 2. Figure 2 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational v...

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    975-0753-01-01 7 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Ac shore power a source of 120 volts ac 60hz sine wave alternating current provides energy to pass power through to ac loads. This source is usually the utility grid (power company) or an ac genera...

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    8 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures ac distribution panels most systems incorporate distribution centers both ahead of the freedom xi (the ac source panel) and between the freedom xi and the loads (the ac load panel). An ac source panel includes a main circuit breaker, whic...

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    975-0753-01-01 9 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Ac output neutral bonding the neutral conductor of the freedom xi’s ac output circuit (that is, ac output neutral) is automatically connected to the safety ground during inverter operation. When ac...

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    10 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures dc cabling this includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries, the dc disconnect and over-current protection device, and the freedom xi. Most mobile installations require multi-strand insulated cables for flexibility and d...

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    975-0753-01-01 11 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Dc disconnects and over-current devices the dc circuit from the battery to the freedom xi must be equipped with a disconnect and over-current device. This usually consists of a circuit breaker, a ...

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    12 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures step 2: choosing a location for the unit • do not install the freedom xi in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-...

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    975-0753-01-01 13 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Step 3: mounting the unit to mount the freedom xi: 1. Remove the freedom xi from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on “informa...

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    14 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures connecting the equipment ground the freedom xi has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in figure 4. Follow the guidelines in “grounding locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground. Figure 4 dc panel connections ...

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    975-0753-01-01 15 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Step 4: connecting the ac input wires general ac wiring considerations ac wiring connectors where applicable, connect ac wires with crimp-on splice connectors. The amount of insulation you strip o...

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    Table 4 required ac wire size vs. Required breaker rating required breaker size (amps) required wire size freedom xi 1000 120vac 30 a maximum 10 awg freedom xi 2000 120vac 30 a maximum 10 awg 16 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures the ac input terminal is located on the front...

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    975-0753-01-01 17 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Wiring knockouts when installing wires to ac terminals, always remove the appropriate wiring knockouts (there are two on each side, two on each ac compartment cover plate) and install the proper s...

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    18 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures step 5: connecting ac output to an existing ac circuit do not connect the freedom xi to an ac branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. The freedom xi will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other ele...

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    975-0753-01-01 19 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Ac output connections for the standard models to make a permanent connection to existing ac wiring: clamp slot terminal opening 10mm to circuit breaker 1. Ensure ac and dc power sources are turned...

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    20 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures step 6: connecting the dc cables the following instructions only apply to the standard models. 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 la...

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    975-0753-01-01 21 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. 3. Strip 1/2 inch (13 mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) insulation from one end of each cable. The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen. 4. Attach the connectors that will secure the cabl...

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    Figure 6 dc cable connections nut ring terminal lock washer dc terminal dc cable with ring terminal 22 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures 12. Before proceeding, double check that the cable you have just installed connects the positive dc terminal of the inverter to the disco...

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    975-0753-01-01 23 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. 13. Connect the cable from the negative post of the battery to the negative dc terminal of the inverter. 14. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–1...

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    24 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures 3. Locate the vehicle's ignition control wire from the vehicle’s ignition circuit. This wire must be fused appropriately at no more than five amps. Refer to the vehicle’s user manual for guidance. 4. Using a #1 phillips screw driver, rem...

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    975-0753-01-01 25 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. 5. Remove the dc wiring cover to expose the ignition control terminals of the dc wiring compartment. 6. Move the jumper wire from the left-side position (factory installed) to the right-side posit...

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    26 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures step 7: mounting the display panel the communications cable supplied with the display panel is 25 feet (7.6 meters) long. If you want to replace the cable with one that is shorter, use a high quality, six-wire telephone extension cable. ...

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    975-0753-01-01 27 basic installation procedures th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Step 8: testing your installation there are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the freedom xi is inverting dc battery power and delivering ac power to its output. The second t...

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    28 freedom xi installation guide basic installation procedures testing in shore power mode to test the freedom xi in shore power mode: ◆ with the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The freedom xi transfers the appliances to shore power. Th...

  • Page 43: Marine Installation

    975-0753-01-01 29 th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. Marine installation figure 9 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: 1. Ac power supplied from a shore power connector 2. An ac source panel that includes a max 30a circuit breaker that supplie...

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    30 freedom xi installation guide marine installation drip shield installation the drip shields help to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids, which will cause a shock hazard when moisture comes in contact with electrical circuits in the unit. The drip shields are especially useful in m...

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    975-0753-01-01 31 marine installation th is gu ide fo r use by qu alified p erso nn el onl y. To install the drip shields: 1. Gather the four screws needed to fasten a single drip shield to a wall. 2. Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the freedom xi making sure you cover the e...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    32 freedom xi installation guide specifications note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical specifications freedom xi 1000 freedom xi 2000 l × w × h 19.2” (487mm) × 9.4” (240mm)× 4.7” (120mm) 19.2” (487mm) × 9.4” (240mm)× 4.7” (120mm) net weight 11 lbs (5 kg) 14.4 lbs (...

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    Dc input freedom xi 1000 freedom xi 2000 operating voltage range for all models 10.5–16.5 vdc (low limit) 11.8–16.5 vdc (mid limit) 12.1–16.5 vdc (high limit) 10.5–16.5 vdc (low limit) 11.8–16.5 vdc (mid limit) 12.1–16.5 vdc (high limit) safe non-operating voltage range 0–24 vdc 0–24 vdc nominal vol...

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    Dimensions for mounting fr ee d o m hf s 15.2” (386mm) 8.9” (225mm) 19.2” (487mm) 9.4” (240mm) 34 freedom xi installation guide specifications freedom xi install guide.Book page 34 friday, september 18, 2015 2:48 pm.

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    975-0753-01-01 printed in china schneider electric solar inverters usa inc. +1 800 670 0707 +1 408 987 6030 www.Xantrex.Com freedom xi install guide.Book page ii friday, september 18, 2015 2:48 pm.