Step 2: Choosing A Location For The Unit - Xantrex Freedom X 1200 Owner's Manual

Step 2: Choosing a Location for the
Unit
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Do not install the Freedom X 1200 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 X 1200 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 X 1200 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 X 1200. Do not mount the Freedom X 1200
in an area subject to splashing water or bilge water.
Cool. Normal air temperature should be between -20 °C and
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40 °C (-4 °F and 104 °F)—the cooler the better.
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WARNING
Ventilated. Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the fan
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end of the Freedom X 1200 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 X 1200 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 X 1200.
Protected from battery acid and gases. Never allow
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battery acid to drip on the Freedom X 1200 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 X 1200.
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