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Page 4 - About This Guide; The following conventions are used in this guide.

ii Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide procedures for installing the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines as well as information on installing the inverter/charger. It does not provide det...

Page 5 - iii; This; Related Information; NOTE; STATEMENT OF HAZARD; Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

975-0546-01-01 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 Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com . NOTE : The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 975-0545-01-01) is primarily intend...

Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions; The Freedom SW 3000 contains no user-serviceable parts. See; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

iv Freedom SW 3000 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 3000 Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW 3000). Each time, before using the ...

Page 7 - FIRE AND BURN HAZARD

975-0546-01-01 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 ...

Page 8 - Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide; Precautions When Working With Batteries; Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.

vi Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries NOTES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom SW 3000 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 ...

Page 9 - vii; Precautions When Preparing to Charge; EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD; Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.; RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER/CHARGER; Do not place a battery on top of the inverter/charger.

975-0546-01-01 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 batt...

Page 10 - Regulatory; LIMITATIONS ON USE; Do not use in ambulances or other life-saving emergency vehicles.

viii Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Regulatory The Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 68 of the Owner’s Guide. The Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for residential ...

Page 11 - Contents

This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 15 - Introduction

975-0546-01-01 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 3000 Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor, wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits, and connecting the ...

Page 16 - Materials List

2 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Introdu c tion Materials List The Freedom SW 3000 ships with the following items: • one Freedom SW 3000 unit, • owner’s and installation guides, • Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS), • Freedom SW remote panel with 25-foot communications cable, • DC terminal covers ...

Page 17 - Installation Information; Before You Begin the Installation; Xanbus System Installation Guide; Installation Codes; ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS

975-0546-01-01 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. • Read the Xanbus System Installation Gu...

Page 18 - About the Xanbus System; Figure 1; Typi

4 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide About the Xanbus System The Xanbus system includes the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger and other Xanbus-enabled devices, as shown in Figure 1, “Typical Xanbus System Diagram”. Each Xanbus-enabled device interacts and communicates with the other devices on the ne...

Page 19 - Xanbus Enabled; Reliable. Software control eliminates analog signalling errors.; System Accessories; . Please provide the part number of the accessory to the

975-0546-01-01 5 About the Xanbus System This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Xanbus Enabled The Xanbus-enabled designation means that this product will work on a Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are: • Easy to use. The Xanbus network simplifies operation and automates routi...

Page 20 - Planning the Installation; Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide; Two Key Performance Factors; Size and Length of DC Cables

6 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation This section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the Freedom SW 3000. As your system configuration is determined, record the details in Information About Your System of the Freedom SW 3000 Sine Wave Inverter...

Page 21 - Planning; Xanbus System Installation Guide.

975-0546-01-01 7 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Planning 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 in Figure 2 o...

Page 22 - Figure 2 does not show all required

8 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning Figure 2 Typi c al Re c reational Vehi c le Ele c tri c al System Isolator Non-Inverter Loads Sine Wave Inverter/Cha rger Engine Battery AC Main Panel AC In AC Out DC + DC - D System Control Panel (SCP) Automatic Generator Start (AGS) C Fuse House Batter...

Page 23 - AC Components; AC Input; The Freedom SW 3000 is designed to be connected to AC

975-0546-01-01 9 Planning This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. AC Components AC Input AC input to the Freedom SW 3000 can be supplied from a split-phase or dual-input AC source such as the utility grid (power company), a generator, or the output of a transfer switch. The Freedom SW...

Page 24 - AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device; AC Input Protection; Tested GFCI Models; Manufacturer; Hubbell

10 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device To meet CSA, UL, and electrical code requirements, and to protect system wiring, the AC inputs and outputs of the inverter/charger must be provided with over-current protection on both the AC input and ou...

Page 25 - Distribution Panels; Definition; AC Wire Size In and Out of the Inverter/Charger; Split phase; Gnd

975-0546-01-01 11 Planning This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Distribution Panels Some systems incorporate distribution panels both ahead of the inverter/charger (the AC source panel) and between the inverter/charger and the loads (the AC load panel). The AC source panel includes...

Page 26 - The wiring; AC Output Neutral Bonding; The AC source must have its neutral conductor bonded to ground.; Bonding system; The Freedom SW 3000 provides a system that; Suitability; This automatic neutral-to-ground bonding system requires AC

12 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning • If the input wiring is dual-input and the output wiring is single-input, the following rules apply: If the input breaker on L1 is greater than 25 A, the wire size must be coordinated for that amperage. If the input breaker on L1 is less than 25 A, the...

Page 27 - DC Components; Batteries; Table 3; Re

975-0546-01-01 13 Planning This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. DC Components Batteries The Freedom SW 3000 system requires a 12 volt, 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...

Page 28 - DC Grounding

14 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning 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) wire rated 90 °C or bare copper.

Page 29 - Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger; To unpack and inspect:; Freedom SW 3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide; HEAVY LOAD; Physical Specifications” on page 40)

975-0546-01-01 15 Planning This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 3000 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 ...

Page 30 - Installation Tools and Materials; Tools; Wire stripper; Materials; DC battery cables sized according to Table 3 on page 13

16 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Planning Installation Tools and Materials Tools You will need the following tools to install the Freedom SW 3000 and the battery temperature sensor. ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Crimping tools for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables ❐ Phillips screwdriver: #2 ❐ Slot ...

Page 31 - Installing the Inverter/Charger; Overview

975-0546-01-01 17 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Installing the Inverter/Charger Overview This section provides detailed information on installing the Freedom SW 3000. The overall procedure is divided into eight steps: Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Step...

Page 32 - Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger; FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD; Ventilated

18 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger The location of the inverter/charger is a key factor in system performance.Allow sufficient clearance around the unit (recommended minimum 3 inches (76 mm)) and install in a wel...

Page 33 - Safe; be installed; Orientation

975-0546-01-01 19 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 gas...

Page 34 - Considerations

20 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Considerations Before mounting the Freedom SW 3000, take the following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to install it. 2. Mounting considerat...

Page 35 - Figure 3; Mounting Orientations; Desktop Mount

975-0546-01-01 21 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Figure 3 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 ap...

Page 36 - Wall Mount DC on Right

22 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Wall Mount DC on Right Yes (for non-marine applications only) On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right. This orientation is suitable only for non-marine applications with no risk of condensation or dripping water. Wall...

Page 37 - Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires; General AC Wiring Considerations; AC and DC Wiring Separation; FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND ENERGY HAZARDS

975-0546-01-01 23 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 i...

Page 38 - Connecting AC Input Wires; To make the AC input connections:; Install a strain-relief clamp in the AC knockout.; Figure 4; AC Wiring Compartment; EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

24 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting AC Input Wires Figure 4 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output gound wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input and AC output connections). When ma...

Page 39 - Secure the strain-relief clamp on the AC input cable jacket.; Connecting the AC Output Wires; To make the AC output wiring connections:; Do not connect the output of the inverter to any incoming AC source.

975-0546-01-01 25 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to the input terminals (labeled AC Input on the terminal block, Figure 4 on page 24). Connect Line 1 to L1, Neutral to N, Line 2 to L2. 9. Tighten the termin...

Page 40 - Terminals

26 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 6. Tighten the terminal screws. Leave some slack wire inside the wiring box. 7. Connect the ground wires to a free position on the ground bus, Figure 4 on page 24. If solid ground wire is being used, the wire can be connected dire...

Page 41 - Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables; DC Connection Precautions; For recommended DC cables and fuse size, see Table 3 on page 13.; Preparing the Cables; To prepare the DC cables:

975-0546-01-01 27 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size For recommended DC cables and fuse size, see Table 3 on page 13. Preparing the Cables ...

Page 42 - Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables; Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance.; ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

28 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 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 inverter requires a reliable return pat...

Page 43 - Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger; To connect the DC cables:; Open the DC disconnect switch or turn off the DC circuit breaker.; FIRE HAZARD

975-0546-01-01 29 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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”...

Page 44 - at the inverter/charger; Figure 5; DC Cable Conne; Figure 6; DC Terminal Covers

30 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 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 NEGATIVE (–) terminal on the inverter...

Page 45 - To connect the chassis ground:; DC Wiring and DC Grounding; Chassis ground point

975-0546-01-01 31 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 insta...

Page 46 - Mounting Options; You can mount the BTS in one of two ways:; Figure 8; BTS with Cable

32 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 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 undercharging in cold temperatures. With a BTS...

Page 47 - Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal; To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal:; Wait 10 minutes for any explosive battery gases to dissipate.; Figure 9; BTS Mounted on the Negative Battery Terminal

975-0546-01-01 33 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 dire...

Page 48 - Conne

34 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 9. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the Battery Temp jack, as shown in Figure 10. Secure the cable along its length. Figure 10 Conne c ting the BTS Cable to BTS Ja c k FRE ED OM SW 300 0 I n v e r te...

Page 49 - Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case; To mount the sensor on the battery case:; Select the battery to be monitored.

975-0546-01-01 35 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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...

Page 50 - Step 6: Connecting to the Network; To connect the Freedom SW 3000 to the Xanbus network:; this network is not an Ethernet system

36 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 6: Connecting to the Network For your reference, Figure 12 shows where the network connections are made on the Freedom SW 3000. To connect the Freedom SW 3000 to the Xanbus network: ◆ Plug a network cable connected to the Xan...

Page 51 - Step 7: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up; Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed.

975-0546-01-01 37 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 ...

Page 52 - Step 8: Testing Your Installation; the Freedom SW 3000 works in invert mode,; Testing in Invert Mode; Freedom SW 3000 Front Panel

38 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 8: Testing Your Installation There are several tests to be performed for testing your installation. These tests will verify that: • the Freedom SW 3000 works in invert mode, • the Freedom SW 3000 works in charge mode, and • t...

Page 53 - Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode; To verify that the Freedom SW 3000 starts charging:; Installation Complete

975-0546-01-01 39 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 2. After the initial flash, verify that the lights on the front panel illuminate as follows: • The Charger Enable button light is illuminated • The Network light is illuminated • All other lights...

Page 54 - Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications; For complete inverter/charger specifications, refer to the; Table 4; al Spe

40 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications For complete inverter/charger specifications, refer to the Freedom SW 3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide . The physical specifications of the Freedom SW 3000 are described in Table 4 below. Table 4 Freedom SW 3...

Page 55 - Battery Information; Battery Bank Sizing; Battery capacity; Battery size or capacity is just as important as the; Estimating Battery Requirements; Calculating Battery Size; Step 2: Calculate Battery Size

975-0546-01-01 41 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 3000. The batteries are the most important part of your system, so ...

Page 56 - If you find that the system shuts down when appliances; Table 5; Battery Sizing Example; Appliance

42 Freedom SW 3000 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. Resist the temptation to skip this doubling ...

Page 57 - Battery Banks; Mixing Batteries; Batteries connected in parallel should be of the same; Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet; Restrictions on Motor Size

975-0546-01-01 43 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 ...

Page 58 - Battery Sizing Worksheet; Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2)

44 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Battery Information Table 6 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 hou...

Page 59 - Cabling and Hook-up Configurations; Parallel Connection; Batteries Conne

975-0546-01-01 45 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 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 larger batt...

Page 60 - Series Connection

46 Freedom SW 3000 Installation Guide Cabling and Hook-up Configurations 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 same Ah ra...

Page 61 - Series-Parallel Connections; Batteries in Series-Parallel Conne

975-0546-01-01 47 Cabling and Hook-up Configurations This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Series-Parallel Connections As the name series-parallel implies, both the series and parallel configurations are used in combination. The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capa...

Page 64 - Xantrex Technology Inc.; ustomerservi

Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free1 408 987 6030 Tel dire c t 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free c ustomerservi c e@xantrex. c om www.xantrex. c om 975-0546-01-01 Printed in China.