Basic Installation Procedures
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the Neutral (
N
), Ground (
G
), and Line (
L
) connections.
N
L
G
9. Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires.
10. Replace the wiring compartment cover (using a #2 Phillips
torque screwdriver - see WARNING), if you are finished with
connecting all the AC wires in the unit (and installing the
GFCI).
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel screw to
5 in-lb torque of force to ensure a proper ground connection and a
required tool access to the wiring compartment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
.
11. Connect the other end of the wires to a circuit breaker in the
inverter distribution panel.
Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables
NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
l
Check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom X
before making the final DC connection. Positive must be
connected to positive; negative must be connected to
negative. Check to see if the reverse polarity LED (see
) is not illuminated.
l
Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will blow
a fuse in the Freedom X and void your warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Use only copper wire rated 75 °C minimum. Make sure all DC
connections are tight to a torque of 71–80 in-lb (8–9Nm) of force.
Loose connections will overheat.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
.
Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to
the terminals on the DC end. The cables should be as short as
