Step 6: Connecting The Dc Cables; Figure 1-8 Dc End - Xantrex Freedom HF 1000 Installation Manual

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Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables

CAUTION
Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery
and the
connected to negative.
Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the
and void your warranty. This type of damage is easily detected.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Use only copper wire rated 75 °C minimum. Make sure all DC connections are
tight to a torque of 216–240 inch-pounds (24–27Nm). Loose connections will
overheat.
Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the
terminals on the DC end. The cables should be as short as possible and
large enough to handle the required current, in accordance with the
electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation.
page 1–10
for the
Do not route your DC cables through an electrical distribution panel,
battery isolator, or other device that will cause additional voltage drops.
Figure 1-8

Figure 1-8 DC End

1–24
Freedom HF. Positive must be connected to positive; negative must be
specifies the minimum DC cable size and maximum fuse size
Freedom HF.
shows the DC end for your reference.
This guide for use by qualified installers only
Freedom HF
Table 1-2 on
975-0395-01-01