Step 3: Mounting The Unit - Xantrex Freedom XC PRO Series Owner's Manual

The Freedom XC PRO should only be installed in locations that
meet the following requirements:
Dry. Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on
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the Freedom XC PRO. Do not mount the Freedom XC
PRO in an area subject to splashing water or bilge
water.
Cool. Normal air temperature should be between -4 °F and
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104 °F (-20 °C and 40 °C)—the cooler the better.
Ventilated. Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the fan
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end of the Freedom XC PRO for air flow, 1 inch on each
side, and 2 inches at the wiring access (AC and DC) end.
The more clearance for ventilation around the unit, the better
the performance. Do not allow the ventilation openings on
the ends of the unit to become obstructed.
Safe. Do not install the Freedom XC PRO in the same
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compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of
storing flammable liquids like gasoline.
Close to the battery compartment and the AC source
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and load panels. Avoid excessive cable lengths (which
reduce input and output power due to wire resistance). Use
the recommended cable lengths and sizes, especially
between the battery banks and the Freedom XC PRO.
Protected from battery acid and gases. Never allow
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battery acid to drip on the Freedom XC PRO or its wiring
when reading specific gravity or filling the battery. Also do
not mount the unit where it will be exposed to gases
produced by the batteries. These gases are very corrosive,
and prolonged exposure will damage the Freedom XC PRO.
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Step 3: Mounting the Unit

To mount the Freedom XC PRO:
1. Remove the Freedom XC PRO from its shipping container,
verify that all components are present, and record relevant
product information on "Information About Your System" in
the Owner's Guide.
2. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation (see
Figure 6 ). To meet regulatory requirements, for use in on-
land applications, the Freedom XC PRO must be mounted in
one of the following orientations:
a. Under a horizontal surface (see A)
b. In a horizontal position on a vertical surface (see B)
NOTE: For marine installations, only this orientation is
allowed, due to the probability of moisture finding
access into the enclosure.
c. On a horizontal surface (see C)
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