Xantrex Technology 806-1020 manual

TM TM Freedom HF Inverter/Char gers Installation Guide Product image sho wn may vary from actual product. See featur es for comparisons. Model Numbers 806-1020, 806-1055, 806-1055-02 806-1840, 806-1840-01, 806-1840-02 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 1 Thursday, November 2 4, 2011 11:06 AM[...]

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975-0395-01-01 i InstallationT rademarks Xantrex and Smart choice for power ar e trademarks of Schneider Electric, registered in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the prop erty of their respe ctive owners and are used herein for identif ication purposes only . Notice of Copyright F[...]

ii F reedom HF Installation Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Instal lation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing and configuring a Freedom HF Inverter/Char ger for Recreational, Fleet V ehicl e, or Marine installations. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating and [...]

975-0395-01-01 iii Related Inform ation Y ou can find more information about Xa ntrex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and serv ices at www .xantrex.com . ST A TEMENT OF HAZA RD Contains state ments of avoi dance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructio ns can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment. IMPORT ANT : These[...]

iv F reedom HF Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS I NSTALLATION G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safe ty instructions for the Freedom HF Inverter/Char ger (Freedom HF). Each time, before using the Freedom HF, READ ALL instructions an d cautionary markings on or provided wi[...]

975-0395-01-01 v NO TES: 1. Follow these instructions a nd those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery . Re view cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. 2. This inverter/charger contains co mponents which tend to prod uce arcs or sparks. 3. Locat[...]

vi F reedom HF Installation Guide Precautions W hen W orking With Batteries NO TES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compart ment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you wo rk near a lead-acid battery . 3. Always have plenty of fr[...]

975-0395-01-01 vii Precautions W hen Preparing to Charge NO TES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, wh ether equalization is acceptable for your battery , and recommended rates of charge. • For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled wate[...]

viii F reedom HF Installation G uide Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Regulatory The Freedom HF Inverte r/Cha r ger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more inform ation see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 37. The Freedom HF Inverte r/Cha r ger is intended to be used for mobile or commercial applic at ions . T[...]

975-0395-01-01 ix FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur suant t o part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmful interference in a residential insta llation. Thi s equi pment generates, us es, and can [...]

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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975-0395-01-01 1 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Materials List Y our Freedom HF Inverter/Charger package includes the items listed below . • one Freedom HF unit, • one set of owner ’ s and installa tion guides and a mounting template, • one display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable, • one communications cabl e (25 feet) [...]

2 F reedom HF Installation Guide Safety Instructions • Before you begin the installation, review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page iv, and read this entire section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end. • Disconnect all AC and DC power sour ces to prevent accidental shock. Disable and secure all AC and DC disconn[...]

975-0395-01-01 3 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Installation T ools and Materials Y ou will need the following to install the Freedom HF: ❐ W ire stripper ❐ Mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver ❐ 3.5mm slot long neck screwdriver for W AGO 1 te rminals that are available in Freedom HF 1000, 1055, and 1800 mod[...]

4 F reedom HF Installation Guide High Level Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Freedom HF in cludes the following steps. 1. Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF . 2. Mount the inverter securely and pe rmanently in one of the acceptable orientations. 3. Connect the Equipment Grounding T e rminal to the equipment ground bus. 4. Connect[...]

975-0395-01-01 5 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Basic Installation Procedures Xantrex recommends th at you have your installation performed by a qualified technician or elec trician. This section provides sample installatio n information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, the ove rall procedure is divided int[...]

6 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Step 1: Designing the Installation Most Freedom HF instal lations share common components, and some of these are briefly described below . Figure 1 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation. (Also, see “M[...]

975-0395-01-01 7 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. A C shore power A source of 120 volts, 60Hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to char ge batteries and pass power through to AC loads. This source is usuall y the ut ility gr id (po wer company) or an AC generator . An automatic [...]

8 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures A C Distribution P anels Most systems incorporate distribution centers both ahead of the Freedom HF (the AC source panel) and betwee n the Freedom HF and the loads (the AC load panel). An AC source panel in clud es a main circuit breaker , which serves as over-curren t protection and as[...]

975-0395-01-01 9 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. A C Output Neutral Bonding The neutral conductor of the Freedom HF’ s AC output circuit (i.e., AC Output Neutral) is au tomatically connected to th e safety ground during inverter operation. When AC utility power is present and the Freedom HF is charg[...]

10 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures DC Disconnects and Over -Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the Freedom HF must be equipped with a disconnect and over-c urrent device. This usuall y consists of a circuit breaker , a “fused-disconnect,” or a se parate fuse and DC disconnect. Do not confuse AC circu[...]

975-0395-01-01 11 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit The Freedom HF should only be instal led in locations that meet the following requirements: ❐ Dry . Do not allow water or other flui ds to drip or splash on the Freedom HF. Do not mount the Freedom HF in an ar[...]

12 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Step 3: Mounting the Unit T o mount the Fr eedom HF: 1. Remove the Freedom HF from its sh ipping container , verify that all components are pres ent , an d record relevant product information on “Information About Y our System” in the Owner ’ s Guide. 2. Select an appropriate mou[...]

975-0395-01-01 13 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Connecting the Equipment Ground The Freedom HF 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. Grounding Locations Y ou must connect[...]

14 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Step 4: Connecting the A C Input W ires General A C Wiring Considerations AC Wiring Connectors Where applicable, connect AC wires with crimp-on splice connectors. The am ount of insulation you strip off individual wires will be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different f[...]

975-0395-01-01 15 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. The AC input terminal is located on th e front panel and is labeled pro perly as AC IN or AC I N P U T . Depending on the model, you can have three types of wire terminals. • The Freedom HF 1000, Freedom HF 1055, and Freedom HF 1800 models come with [...]

16 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures A C Input Connections for the Freedom HF 1000, Freedom HF 1055, and Freedom HF 1800 Models 1. Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 2. Install the required circuit breaker in the AC distribution panel supplying AC power to the unit. 3. Strip a single strand (e.g. Romex ® ) 1 [...]

975-0395-01-01 17 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. A C Input Connections for the Freedom HF 1055 EMS and Freedom HF 1800 EMS Models 1. Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 2. Connect the three-prong plug to an AC wall outlet. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Do not alter the AC cord and its th ree-prong[...]

18 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Step 5: Connecting A C Output to an Existing A C Circuit Do not connect the Freedom HF to an AC branch circuit that has high- power consumption loads. The Freedom HF will not operate electr ic heaters, air c onditioners, stoves, and other electric al a ppliances that consume more than [...]

975-0395-01-01 19 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. A C Output Connections for the Freedom HF 1000, Freedom HF 1055, and Freedom HF 1800 models T o make a permanent connec ti on to existing AC wiring: 1. Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 2. Install the required circuit breake r in the inver[...]

20 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures A C Output Connections for the Freedom HF 1055 EMS and Freedom HF 1800 EMS Models 1. Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 2. Install the required circuit breake r in the inverter distribution panel receiving AC power from the inverter . 3. Remove the GFCI unit to expose the A[...]

975-0395-01-01 21 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables The following instructions only apply to the following models: Freedom HF 1000 , Freedom HF 1055 , Freedom HF 1800, and Freedom HF 1800 T . Follow the procedure given below to connect th e battery leads to the terminals[...]

22 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures T o make the DC connections Refer to Figure 5. 1. Make sure the inverter is off and no AC or DC is connected to the unit. 2. Remove the nuts and washers fro m the Freedom HF positive and negative DC terminals. 3. Strip 1/2 inch (13 mm) to 3 /4 inch (19 mm) insulation from one end of ea[...]

975-0395-01-01 23 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. 12. Before proceeding, double check that the cable you have just installed connects the positive DC terminal of the inverter to the disconnect/ battery select or switch, fuse holder , and that the o ther end of the fuse holder is connected to the posi [...]

24 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Anderson Connector s The Freedom HF 1055 EMS and 1800 EMS models are pre-wired with an Anderson 1 connector that atta ches to matching terminal connectors in certain trucks and vehicles. DC Grounding T o connect the DC gr ound: The equipment grounding lug on the DC end of the Freedom H[...]

975-0395-01-01 25 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Inverter Ignition Control (F or Freedom HF 1000, 1055, 1800, and 1800 T) The Freedom HF can be wired to inhibi t inverter operation in the absence of a vehicle’ s (or vessel's) ignition control signal. This feat ure can avoid unnecessary battery[...]

26 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures 5. Remove the DC wiring cover to e xpose the ignition control terminals of the DC wiring compartment. 6. Unscrew and remove the red jumper wire, using a flat screw driver, in between terminal A and terminal Ignitio n Control . The jumper wire acts to disable ignition cont rol an d remo[...]

975-0395-01-01 27 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. 6. Strip the vehicle’ s ignition control wire and connect it to the middle terminal Ignition Co ntrol . NO TE : Do not make any external connections to terminal Disabled . This can result in non-warra nty damage to the unit. 7. Locate wiring for the [...]

28 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures Step 7: Mounting the Display P anel The communications cable supplied with the display panel is 25 feet (7.62 meters) long. If you want to replace the cable with one that is shorter , use a high quality , six-wire te lephone extension cable. Flush mounting the panel on a wall or bul kh[...]

975-0395-01-01 29 Basic Installation Procedures This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 8: T esting Y our Installation There are two tests to be performed. T he first test verifi es that the Freedom HF is inverting DC battery power an d delivering AC power to its outp u t. The second test is intended for installa tions where AC input[...]

30 F reedom HF Installation Guide Basic Installation Procedures T esting in Shore P ower Mode T o test the Freedom HF in shore power mode: ◆ W ith the appliance from the prev ious test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The Freedom HF transf ers the appli a nces to shore power . The status LED on the display panel will[...]

975-0395-01-01 31 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Drip Shield Installation (F or Marine Installations) The drip shield helps to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids, which will cause a shock hazard. Drip shields are especi al ly useful in marine installations where water from condensation, rain, or sea may come into[...]

32 F reedom HF Installation Guide Drip Shield Installation (For Marine Installations) T o install the drip shields: 1. Gather the four screws needed to fa sten a single drip shield to a wall. 2. Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom HF making sure you cover th e entire width o f the unit. Y ou can overlay the shields [...]

975-0395-01-01 33 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Configuration Refer the Owner’ s Guide for instructio ns on configuring the battery type accepted by the unit and on adjusting di splay , alarm, and ch ar ging current settings. Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 33 Thursday, November 24, 20 11 11:06 AM[...]

34 F reedom HF Installation Guide Marine Installation Figure 1 illustrat es a typical marine installation wi th the following components: 1. AC power supplied from a shore power connector 2. An AC source panel that include s a Max 30A circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom HF 3. An AC load panel with branch ci rcuit breakers that supply only loa[...]

975-0395-01-01 35 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Specifications NO TE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Spec ifications Freedom HF 1000/1055 models Freedom HF 1800 models L × W × H 15.5” (393mm) × 9.5” (2 41mm)× 4.2” (106mm) 18” (457mm) × 9.5” (2 41m m)× 4.2” (106mm) Net W eigh[...]

36 F reedom HF Installation Guide Specifications NO TE : These specificat ions re fer to inverter mode. DC Input Freedom HF 1000/1055 models Freedom HF 1800 models Operating voltage range for all models 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit) 1 1.8–15.5 VDC (high limit) 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit) 1 1.8–15.5 VDC (high limit) Operating voltage range for Fre[...]

975-0395-01-01 37 Specifications This guide for use by qua lified installers only. NO TE : These specificat ions refer to charger mode. AC Input Freedom HF 1000/1055 models Freedom HF 1800 models Operating voltage rang e 90–130 V AC 90–130 V AC Nominal current 5 AAC at 20 A charge, 120 V AC IN 10 AAC at 40 A charge, 12 0 V AC IN Nominal freq ue[...]

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975-0395-01-01 Printed in China Xantrex Technology USA Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page ii Thursday, November 24, 2011 11:06 AM[...]