Xantrex 806-1054 - Manuals

vi Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries NOTES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-aci...

975-0390-01-01 vii Precautions When Preparing to Charge NOTES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether equalization is acceptable for your battery, and recommended rates of charge. • For flooded non...

viii Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Regulatory The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 45.The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for mobile o...

975-0390-01-01 ix FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ...

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

975-0390-01-01 1 Introduction The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger (Freedom HF) is designed with integrated inverting–charging functions and power management features suitable for marine, recreational, and commercial vehicle installations.Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main per...

2 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Introduction Key Features Power for Most Appliances The Freedom HF inverter/charger provides up to 1000 watts (Models a Freedom HF 1000, Freedom HF 1055, and Freedom HF 1055 EMS), up to 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500 b ), or up to 1800 watts (Models c Freedom HF 1800, Freedom...

975-0390-01-01 3 Introduction Over-temp Alarm and Shutdown During inverter mode, the Freedom HF automatically alerts you if it is overheating and approaching the over-temperature shutdown limit.The Freedom HF automatically shuts down when the limit is exceeded. Low Power Consumption When the Freedom...

4 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Features Table 2 lists the default settings for the Freedom HF system.You may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the Freedom HF. Front Panel (Freedom HF 1000, 1055, 1500, 1800) Table 2 Freedom HF Default Values Item Default Setting Your...

975-0390-01-01 9 Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HF. Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process.The settings can be changed by ad...

10 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Viewing Inverter/Charger Information The LED screen displays inverter/charger information as well as feature settings in coordination with the LED lights underneath the screen. ◆ Press the Select button to toggle between the followin...

975-0390-01-01 11 Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Adjusting Feature Settings The Power and Select buttons can be used to:• change the charging current setting • change the inverter mode setting • disable or enable the audible alarm • change the shutdown setting • return to factory default set...

12 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To change the charger’s charging current setting: By default the charging current is set to  for Freedom HF 1000,  for Freedom HF 1055, and  for Freedom HF 1500/1800 models.1. Press and hold the Inverter Power button for fiv...

975-0390-01-01 13 Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To change the inverter mode setting: By default the inverter mode is set to ON (“  ”). ON (“  ”) will put the inverter on standby. This means when shore power is present, AC shore power will pass through as AC output. And when shore powe...

14 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To adjust the low battery shutdown setting: By default the low voltage setting is set to Low (“  ”). Low (“  ”) sets the low battery shutdown threshold to 10.5 V for all models except Freedom HF 1500. Middle (“  ”) is only a...

975-0390-01-01 15 Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Display Panel Operation The Freedom HF features a display panel with three-digit LED display to show inverter, AC source, and battery status information. Feature Description 1 Inverter Power button • Press and hold for one second to turn the Freed...

16 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation 4 Select button • In Inverter mode, press the button to choose what appears in the three-digit LED display: Input Voltage , Input Current , or Output Power . See “To change the inverter mode setting:” on page 13. NOTE : A corresponding L...

975-0390-01-01 17 Operating in Shore Power Mode The Freedom HF operates in shore power mode when an AC source (a generator or utility power) is present at the AC input terminals. When the AC source is within operating range, the Freedom HF unit bypasses inverter function and powers the appliances co...

18 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating in Shore Power Mode Turning the Inverter Function On and Off The Inverter Power button on the display panel turns the Freedom HF’s Inverter function ON and OFF. To operate, press the button and hold for one second.When shore power is NOT present and Inverter mod...

975-0390-01-01 19 Operating in Shore Power Mode Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode. Table 3 Status LED during Inverter Mode Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid YELLOW  .  (where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage) ...

20 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating in Shore Power Mode Checking Battery Status During inverter mode, you can check the battery status by pressing the Select button until the Input Voltage LED (or Input Current LED) illuminates. The battery voltage (or battery current) appears in the three-digit L...

22 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Operating Limits Power Output The Freedom HF can deliver up to 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000 and 1055), 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500), or 1800 watts (Freedom HF 1800) continuous power. The wattage rating appli...

24 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Inverter Loads The Freedom HF will operate most AC loads within its power rating of 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000), 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500), or 1800 watts (Freedom HF 1800). However, some appliances and ...

975-0390-01-01 25 Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode However, when the internal temperature drops and falls within normal operating temperature, the Freedom HF will recover automatically and will continue inverting.During AC shore power mode, when the Freedom HF’s char...

26 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Battery Charging Battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the Freedom HF unit is connected to a battery (or battery bank).The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much energy in the battery is used up during inverting. Whenever the F...

975-0390-01-01 27 Battery Charging Table 4 illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the Status LED and display screen. Table 5 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1000 model and all Freedom HF 1800 models. Table 4 Battery Charging Status LED St...

28 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Battery Charging Table 6 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1055 models. Table 6 Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings Battery Type Bulk/Absorption (Volts) Float (Volts) Charge Current (Amps) Absorption to Float transi...

975-0390-01-01 29 Battery Charging Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Minimal maintenance is required to keep your Freedom HF operating properly. Periodically you should:• Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. • Ensure that the DC cables are ...

30 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how long (measured in milliseconds) the Freedom HF will operate for a given output current (measured in Amps).Both the Freedom HF 1000/1055 models and Freedom HF 1500/1800 models are represented in the illustration below.The gr...

975-0390-01-01 31 Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °C, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown. 25 30 35 40 45 50 750 800 850 900 1000 @12.5 volts ...

975-0390-01-01 33 Troubleshooting This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you encounter. Before contacting customer service, please work through the steps listed below:1. Check for any error codes displayed on the display screen. If a message is displayed, record it before d...

34 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the Freedom HF. This occurs because the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced ...

975-0390-01-01 35 Warning Messages Warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display panel screen to alert you to an impending system change. Warnings do not affect operation.With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen, only the audible alarm...

975-0390-01-01 37 Warning Messages For error code  : • the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seconds a • after a five-minute shutdown delay b , the unit will immediately stop inverting For error codes  to  : • the unit will stop inverting For error codes  and  : • th...

38 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Reference ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Failure to follow these instructions can re...

975-0390-01-01 39 Troubleshooting Reference Low output voltage(96 volts AC–104 volts AC) during Inverter mode. You are using a voltmeter that cannot accurately read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave. Use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as the Fluke 87. No output voltage. The status LED is re...

40 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Reference No output voltage. The Status LED is green or yellow. GFCI has tripped or 15A supplementary breaker has tripped. Circuit breaker on the AC load panel or AC output disconnect has tripped. Battery voltage is too low (depending on setting, see “Oper...

975-0390-01-01 41 Troubleshooting Reference No output voltage. The status LED is not lighting up. The jumper wire on the power module panel connecting the “Ignition Control” and “Disabled” terminals is removed and there is no ignition signal present. Ensure the jumper wire is installed if the igniti...

42 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Inverter Applications The Freedom HF performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. Resistive Loads These are the loads that the inverter finds the simplest and most efficient to drive....

43 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models L × W × H 15.5” (393mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2” (106mm) 18” (457mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2” (106mm) Net Weight 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 12.8...

44 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Specifications NOTE : These specifications refer to inverter mode. DC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models Operating voltage range for all models 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit)11.8–15.5 VDC (high limit) 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit)11.8–15.5 VDC (high limit) Operating ...

975-0390-01-01 45 Specifications NOTE : These specifications refer to charger mode. AC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models Operating voltage range for all models 90–130 VAC 90–130 VAC Operating voltage range for Freedom HF 1500 and Freedom HF 1800 T 5 AAC at 20 A charge, 120 VAC IN 10 A...

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