Required Ac Wire Size Vs. Required Breaker Rating; Color Codes For Typical Ac Wiring - Xantrex Freedom X 1200 120VAC Owner's Manual

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AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on
the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical
codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 4 is based
on the U.S. National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical
Code, assuming two-conductor-plus-ground cable, using 75 °C
wiring, at an ambient temperature of 30 °C. Other codes and
regulations may be applicable to your installation.
Table 4 Required AC wire size vs. required breaker rating
Required Breaker Size (amps)
Freedom X 1200 30 A maximum
120VAC
15 A maximum through a GFCI
The AC input terminal is located inside the unit through the front
panel's knockout hole and is labeled properly as AC IN or AC
INPUT. The unit comes with either screw or spring clamp-type
terminals where individual wires can be attached securely.
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Make sure the wires are connected properly. The AC wiring terminal
blocks are split into input and output sections.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or equipment.
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When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the
correct color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described below
in Table 5.
Table 5 Color codes for typical AC wiring
Color
Black/Red
White/blue
Green/yellow or bare copper
Required Wire Size
10 AWG
REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE
Make sure the wires are connected properly. Improper connections
(connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor, for example) will
cause the Freedom X to malfunction and may permanently damage the
inverter. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered
by your warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or equipment.
Wiring Knockouts When installing wires to AC terminals,
always remove the appropriate wiring knockouts (there are two on
the AC panel) and install the proper strain-relief clamps
a. Compatible strain-relief clamp with manufacturer part number: 3302-TB
Basic Installation Procedures
AC Wire
Line
Neutral
Ground (Earth)
NOTICE
a
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