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Basic Installation Procedures
This
section for use by
qualified per
sonnel
only.
Connecting the Equipment Ground
The Freedom X has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in
Figure 3. Follow the guidelines in “Grounding Locations” to
connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.
Figure 3
DC Panel Connections
Equipment
ground stud
Grounding Locations
You must connect the equipment ground stud to a grounding
point—usually the vehicle’s chassis or DC negative bus ground—
using recommended copper wire (if insulated then green insulation
with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger.
For recommended equipment ground cable size, see below.
Table 3
Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size
Application
Minimum equipment ground cable size
(Stranded cable is recommended)
Recreational Vehicle
a
a. Based on US National Electrical Code NFPA70, Article 551, par. 551-20c.
No. 8 AWG
Marine
b
b. Based on ABYC E-11 11.18.
No. 3 AWG
NOTE
: There are no restrictions on length for the equipment ground cable.
In general, the equipment ground cable size must not be smaller
than one AWG size than the supply cable.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Never operate the Freedom X without properly connecting the equipment
ground. A fire hazard could result from improper grounding.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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