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Basic Installation Procedures
Step 2: Choosing a Location for the
Unit
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Do not install the Freedom EX 4000 in compartments
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containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations
that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any
space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks,
or joints, fittings, or other connections between components
of the fuel system. This equipment contains components
that tend to produce arcs or sparks.
Do not install on or over combustible surfaces.
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Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
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Do not install the Freedom EX 4000 in a zero-clearance
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compartment. Overheating may result.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
The Freedom EX 4000 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 EX 4000. Do not mount the Freedom EX
4000 in an area subject to splashing water or bilge
water.
Cool. Normal air temperature should be between -20 °C
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and 40 °C (-4 °F and 104 °F)—the cooler the better, for
increased efficiency and product life extension.
Ventilated. Allow at least 12 cm (~5 inches) of clearance
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at the wiring access (AC and DC) end of the Freedom EX
4000 allowing air intake flow through the fans. Provide
similar clearance at the opposite end where the air vent is
located. The more clearance for ventilation around the
unit, the better the performance. Do not allow the
ventilation openings to become obstructed.
Safe. Do not install the Freedom EX 4000 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 EX 4000.
Protected from battery acid and gases. Never allow
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battery acid to drip on the Freedom EX 4000 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 EX 4000.
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Step 3: Mounting the Unit
WARNING
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Always use proper lifting techniques during handling and
installation. A two-person lift is required to prevent personal
injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
To mount the Freedom EX 4000:
1. Remove the Freedom EX 4000 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 3 ). To meet regulatory requirements, for use in
on-land applications, the Freedom EX 4000 must be
mounted in one of the following orientations:
a. On a horizontal surface (ideal)
b. On a vertical surface such as a wall or rack
Figure 3 Approved Mounting Orientations
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The following instructions are for mounting in on a vertical
surface.
3. Mark the desired number of mounting holes on the wall.
Refer to the measurements of the mounting keyholes
in Product dimensions on page 45
4. Pilot-drill the mounting holes.
5. Fasten the Freedom EX 4000 to the mounting surface. If
you are mounting the unit on a wall or bulkhead, use #12 or
#14 pan-head wood or sheet metal screws to secure it to
the framing behind the wall or bulkhead. Alternatively, use
nut inserts and ¼"-20 machine screws.
Freedom EX 4000 Installation Guide
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