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Fr eedom HF Inverter/Char g er Owner’ s Guide Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page i Frid ay, December 21, 2007 2:18 PM[...]

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Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page i Frid ay, December 21, 2007 2:18 PM[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadin g supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utili ty-s cale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st and-alone systems. Xantrex products include in[...]

iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’ s Guide is to provide explanati ons and procedures for operating, maintai ning, and troubleshooting a Freedom HF Installation*. For complete information to help in setting up a Freedom HF Installation see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (Doc. Part Number: 975-0395-01-01) .[...]

About T his Guide iv 975-0390-01-01 Chapter 4 explains how to operat e the Freedom HF efficiently and effectively . Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HF Inverter/ Charge r during operation. Appendix A contains electrical p erformance information and product specifications. Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in th[...]

v Important Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT : Read and save this Owner ’ s Guide for future reference. This chapter contains im portant safety and operating instructions for the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger units – Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 1800 . 1. B EFORE INSTALLI NG AND USING THE F REEDOM HF , READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MAR KIN[...]

Safety vi 975-0390-01-01 6. Do not disassemble the Freedom HF . It contains no user-serviceable parts. See W arranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the Freedom HF yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your wa rranty . Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected. [...]

Safety 975-0390-01-01 vii P ersonal Pr ecautions W hen W orking With Batteries 1. Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of char ge. 2. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery[...]

Safety viii 975-0390-01-01 10. If battery acid contacts skin or cl othing, wash immediately with soa p and water . If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately . 1 1. If you need to remove a ba ttery , always remove the groun d term inal from the battery firs[...]

Safety 975-0390-01-01 ix Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate char ger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechar geab le batteries can be damaged if connected to the Freedom HF . Do not use the[...]

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975-0390-01-01 xi Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Freedom HF Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Independent Power System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1?[...]

Contents xii 975-0390-01-01 Input Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Inverter Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9 Overload Conditions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

975-0390-01-01 xiii Figure 2-1 What’s In The Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Figure 3-1 Dip Switches (Default Settings Shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Figure 3-2 Display Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Figur[...]

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975-0390-01-01 xv Table 2-1 Freedom HF Default Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Table 3-1 Charging Current Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Table 4-1 Status LED during In vert er Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5 Table 4-2 Battery [...]

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1–1 1 Introduction Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HF , explains the inverting, charging, and power system management functions. It covers the following: • Freedom HF ’ s major features, and • Freedom HF ’ s function as an independent power system. Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 1 Friday, December 21, 2007 2:18 PM[...]

1–2 975-0390-01-01 Freedom HF Inverter/Char g er Congratulations on your p urchase of the Freedom HF Inverter/Char ger ( Freedom HF ). As part of the Freedo m Inverter/Charg er family , the Freedom HF 1000 and Fr eedo m HF 1800 give you quality power , worry- free operation, and outs tanding reliability . The Freedom HF ’ s integrated inverting[...]

Independent P ower System 975-0390-01-01 1–3 Overload Alarm and Shutdown During Inverter mode, the Freedom HF automatically alerts you if the loads that are connected and drawing power from the unit are close to the maximum operating limit. The Freedom HF automatically shuts down when the maximum operating limit is exceeded. Over -temp Alarm and [...]

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2–1 2 F eatur es Chapter 2 contains information a nd labeled illustrations to help identify the various features of the Freedom HF . It covers the following: • Materials list, • Default settings list, • Front panel features, • Side panel features, • Rear panel features, and • Display panel features Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 1 [...]

2–2 975-0390-01-01 Materials List Yo u r Freedom HF Inverter/Charger package i ncludes the items listed below . •1 Freedom HF Inverter/Charg er unit • 1 Display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable • 1 Communications cable (25 feet) (7.5 m) • 2 DC terminal covers • 2 Strain-relief clamps (for AC input and output wiring ) • 1 Blanking plat[...]

Default Settings for the F r eedom HF System 975-0390-01-01 2–3 Default Settings for the Freedom HF System Ta b l e 2 - 1 lists the default settings for the Freedom HF system. Y ou may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the Freedom HF . Front P anel T able 2-1 Fr e e d o m H F Default V alues Item Default Sett[...]

2–4 975-0390-01-01 Side P anel Rear P anel Feature Description 1 15 A supplementary protector provides overload protection fo r the GFCI receptacles. In a hard wired installation, the supp lemen tary protector does not protect ou tput wiring. 2 Gr ou nding stud provides a ground path for the Freedom HF chassis to the DC system ground. 3 Main cool[...]

Display P anel 975-0390-01-01 2–5 Display P anel Feature Description 1 Inverter button is the main unit switch that turns the Freedom HF ’ s inverter function ON or OFF . See page 4–2 for additional informatio n. 2 Three-digit LED display screen shows status information and fault codes. See page 4–2 for additional informati on. 3 S tatus LE[...]

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3–1 3 Configur ation Chapter 3 explains how to configure the Freedom HF to best meet your electrical system requirements. It covers the following: • Setting battery type s on the main unit on page 3–2 . • Adjusting display , alarm, and char ging current settings on page 3–3 . FreedomHF_IC_03-Configuratio n.fm Page 1 Monday, December 24, 2[...]

3–2 975-0390-01-01 Setting Battery T ypes on the Main Unit Y ou can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HF . Before installing batteries make su re that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process. The settings can be changed by adju sting the dip switches found on the main unit behind the display panel. T o a[...]

Adjusting Display , Alarm, and Charging Current Settings 975-0390-01-01 3–3 Adjusting Display , Alarm, and Charging Curr ent Settings The two display p anel buttons can be used to adjust the following: • What is being displayed on the screen, • T o disable or enable the audible alarm, and • T o change the char ging current. T o adjust what [...]

3–4 975-0390-01-01 T o adjust the alarm setting: By default the alarm is set to ON. • Press and hold the Select button for two seconds. The display shows “ AL0 ” indicating that the alarm is OFF . The display shows “ AL1 ” indicating that the alarm is ON. Whenever the alarm setting is changed, the display will temporarily show either ?[...]

Adjusting Display , Alarm, and Charging Current Settings 975-0390-01-01 3–5 T able 3-1 Charging Current Guidelines A C Input Circuit Breaker or fuse size (Am ps) Charger DC Curr ent Setting (Amps) Maximum By-pass A C Current A vailable (Amps) Freedom HF 10 00 Freedom HF 1800 Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 15 2 2 13.5 13.5 5 10 12.5 1 1.0 10 20 1[...]

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4–1 4 Oper ation Chapter 4 explains how to operate the Freedom HF efficiently and effectively . It covers the following: • Procedures for operating the inverter from the display panel, • Operating limits and inverter loads, • Battery charging, and • Information about routine maintenance. Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 1 Friday, Decembe[...]

4–2 975-0390-01-01 Display P anel Operation The Freedom HF features a display panel with three-digit LED display to show inverter , AC source, and battery status informa tion. Feature Description 1 Inverter button • Press and hold for one second to turn the Freedom HF ’ s Inv erter function ON or OFF (when AC Shore Power is NOT present.) • [...]

Operating in Shore P ower Mode 975-0390-01-01 4–3 Operating in Shor e P ower Mode The Freedom HF operates in shore power mode when an AC source (a generator or utility power) is present at the AC in put terminals. When the AC source is within operating range, the Freedom HF unit bypasses inverter function and powers the app liances connected to t[...]

4–4 975-0390-01-01 Operating in Inverter Mode The Freedom HF is in inverter mode when shore power is not presently available and the unit is using the battery (inverting DC to AC) to power the appliances connected to the Freedom HF . The Y ellow status LED lights up to indicate the Freedom H F is using the battery to power the appliances. The tab[...]

Operating in Inverter Mode 975-0390-01-01 4–5 Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the S tatus LED during Inverter mode. Checking Battery Status During inverter mode, yo u can check the battery status by pressing the Select button until the Input V oltage LED (or Input Current LED) illuminates. The battery volt[...]

4–6 975-0390-01-01 Checking Output P ower During Inverter mode, you can check how much power (displayed in kW) the Freedom HF is supplying to the connected loads by pressing the Select button until the Output Power LED illuminates. Operating Several Loads at Once If you are going to operat e several loads from the Freedom HF , turn them on one at[...]

Operating During T ransition Between Shore P ower and Inverter Mode 975-0390-01-01 4–7 Operating During T r ansition Between Shor e P ower and Inverter Mode The Freedom HF ’ s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a fraction of a second and vice-versa. The Freedom HF automatically dete[...]

4–8 975-0390-01-01 Operating Limits P ower Output The Freedom HF can deliver up to 1000 watts ( Fr eedo m HF 1000 ) or 1800 watts ( Freedom HF 1800 ) continuous power . The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights. Input V oltage The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Operating[...]

Inverter Loads 975-0390-01-01 4–9 Inverter Loads The Freedom HF will operate most AC loads within its power rating of 1000 watts ( Freedom HF 1000 ) or 1800 watts ( Freedom HF 1800 ). However , some appliances and equipmen t may be diffi cult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you t ry to operate them with the Freedom HF [...]

4–10 975-0390-01-01 T rouble Loads Some appliances, including the types listed below , may be damaged if they are connec te d to the Freedom HF : • Speed controllers found in so me fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged. • Some chargers for small rechar geable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Usi[...]

Battery Charging 975-0390-01-01 4–11 Battery Charging Battery charging is possible only wh en 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 ener gy in the battery is used up duri ng invertin g. Whenever the Freedom HF detects a battery voltag[...]

4–12 975-0390-01-01 Ta b l e 4 - 2 below illustrates the battery ch arging status as shown on the Stat us LED and display screen. Ta b l e 4 - 3 below illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings. T able 4-2 Battery Charging Status LED Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid GREEN FUL Battery is FULL. Flashing GREEN BUL — CHg[...]

Routine Maintenance 975-0390-01-01 4–13 Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Minimal maintenance is re quired to keep your Freed om HF operating properly . Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the unit w ith a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of du st and dirt. • Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight. ?[...]

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5–1 5 T roubleshooting Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger during operation. It covers the following: • General troubleshooting guidelines, • Common problems, • W arning messages, • T roubleshooting references, and • Inverter applications (loads). Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 1 Friday, December 2[...]

5–2 975-0390-01-01 General T roubleshooting Guidelines This section will help you narrow do wn the source of any problem you encounter . Before c ontacting Xantre x, please work through the steps listed below: 1. Check for any error codes displayed on th e display screen. If a message is displayed, record it before doing anything further . 2. As [...]

General T roubleshooting Guidelines 975-0390-01-01 5–3 3. If your Freedom HF is not displaying an error code, ch eck the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operation: • Is the inverter located in a clean, dry , adequately ventilated place? • Are the battery cables adequate ly sized as recommended in the[...]

5–4 975-0390-01-01 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the Fre edom HF . This occurs because the power supply in the audio syst em does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter . The only solution is to use a sound [...]

Wa r n i n g M e s s a g e s 975-0390-01-01 5–5 W arning Messag es W arning mes sages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display panel sc reen to alert you to an impending system change. W arnings do not affect operation. W ith the exce ption of the error cod es displayed on the screen, only the audible alarm can be [...]

5–6 975-0390-01-01 E07 Over-temperature warning Inverting • Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the un it. • Check that the ventilation grille is not blocked. • Check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler location whenever possible. E08 not used E09 not used E10 High battery vo ltage (> 15.5 V) AC shore power ?[...]

Wa r n i n g M e s s a g e s 975-0390-01-01 5–7 For error codes E01 to E04 : • the unit will stop inverting, and • the display screen and the alar m will turn off after 30 seconds. For error codes E10 and E11 : • the unit will stop char ging, but • the error code will still show on the display screen and the alarm will remain on, and • [...]

5–8 975-0390-01-01 T roubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the Freedom HF . It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairing the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. T able 5-2 T roubleshooting Reference Problem P ossible Cause Solution Low output voltage (96 V ac–1[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 975-0390-01-01 5–9 No output vo ltage. The S tatus LED is green or yellow . GFCI has tripped or 15A supplementary breaker has tripped. Circuit breaker on the AC load panel or A C output disconnect has tripped. Battery voltage is too low (<10.5 Vdc) to start inverting. Display screen may show DC voltage as 00 . 0 . Ch[...]

5–10 975-0390-01-01 Inverter Applications The Freedom HF performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are havi ng problems with any of you r loads, read this section. Resistive Loads These are the loads that the inverter finds the simplest and mos t efficient to drive. V oltage and current are in ph ase (i.e. in step wit[...]

Inverter Applications 975-0390-01-01 5–11 Motor Loads Induction mot ors (motors without brushes) requ ire two to six times their running current on start up. The most demanding are those that start under load (e.g. compressors and pumps). Of the capacitor start motors (typical in drill presses, band saws, etc.), the la rgest you can expect to run[...]

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A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 1 Friday, December 21, 2007 2:18 PM[...]

A–2 975-0390-01-01 Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode DC Input Freedom HF 1000 Fr eedom HF 1800 Operating volt age range 10.5V–15.5V 10.5V–15.5V Safe non-operating v oltage range 0–16 Vdc 0–16 Vdc Normal voltage 12.5V 12.5V Nominal current at ful l load 100A 180A AC O u t p ut Freedom HF 1000 Fr eedom HF 1800 Output voltage 1 15 V a[...]

Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode 975-0390-01-01 A–3 Electrical Specifications: Charg e Mode A C Input Freedom HF 1000 Fr eedom HF 1800 Operating voltag e range 90–130 V ac 90–130 V ac Nominal current 5Aac at 20A charge, 120 V ac in 10Aac at 40A charge, 120 V ac in Nominal frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz DC Outp ut Freedom HF 1000 Fr eedom HF 1800[...]

A–4 975-0390-01-01 Environmental Specifications System Specifications Physical Specifications Regulatory Approvals Ambient T emperature: Operating T emperature Range Storage T emperature Range 0–40 ºC -20–60 ºC, with output derated abov e 25 °C -40–70 ºC Humidity: Operation/ Storage 5–95% RH, non-condensing T ransfer rela y rat i ng 3[...]

Inverter Overload Operation 975-0390-01-01 A–5 Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how l ong (measured in seconds) the Freedom HF will operate for a given ou tput current (measured in Amps). Both Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 18 00 are represented in the illustration below . The graph illustrates invert er operation at 25 °C. 10 12 14 [...]

A–6 975-0390-01-01 Invert P ower Derating vs . Ambient T emperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temper ature abov e 25 °C, you will have to reduce power draw acco rding to the following chart to avoid over-t emperature shutdown. 0 Watts Freedom HF 1000 50 °C 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 ~33 °C 30 °C 900 W 850 W 800 [...]

Charger Output Current vs . AC Input V oltage 975-0390-01-01 A–7 Charg er Output Current vs . AC Input V oltage When the Freedom HF is char ging batteries from a weak shore power source the AC voltage may fall as the Freedom HF draws current. T o reduce the chance of the shore po wer voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the Free[...]

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975-0390-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? Thi s Limite d W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echno log y Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workm anship and materials in your Freed om HF Inverter/Ch arger . This warranty period lasts for 12 Mon t hs from the date of purchase at[...]

W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0390-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir ed? In any warranty claim, da ted proof of purchase must accompany the product and th e product must not have been disass embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated purchase[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0390-01-01 WA–3 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOL E AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANT REX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XA NTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHE RE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF A LL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEE S, REPRESENT A TIONS, OBLIGA TIONS AND LIABILITI ES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, S[...]

W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0390-01-01 Return Procedur e 1. Package the unit safely , preferably using the original box and packi ng materials. Please ensure that your product is ship ped fully insured in th e original packaging or equiv alent. This warrant y will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include the [...]

W arranty and Return 975-0390-01-01 WA–5 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your Freedom HF Inverter/Charger package, record the fo llowing information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llowing det ails befo re calling. This information will help our represent[...]

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975-0390-01-01 IX-1 A AC panel illustrated 2–3, 2–4 alarm, low battery 4–8 appliances battery-operated ix fans 4–10 possible damage to 4–10 televisions 1–2 VCRs 1–2 B batteries first aid when working with vii precautions when working with vii rechargeable ix, 4–10 routine maintenance 4–13 battery chargers for rechargeable ba tteri[...]

Index IX–2 975-0390-01-01 M metal halide arc lights, damage to 4–10 motor loads 5–11 motors capacitor start 5–11 induction 4–9, 5–11 universal 5–11 mounting flanges 2–3 O output voltage low 5–8 Over-temperature Conditions 4–10 P power output 4–8 power tools 1–2 power tools, ba ttery-operated ix proof of purchase WA–5 pumps[...]

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Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.c om www.xantrex.com 975-0390-01-01 Printed in China Freedom HF Owners Guide.book Page 4 Friday, December 21, 2007 2:18 PM[...]