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TM TM Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers Owner ’ s Guide Product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons. Model Product Numbers 806-1020 806-1054, 806-1054-01 806-1055, 806-1055-02 806-1544 806-1840, 806-1840-01, 806-1840-02 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Tues day, April 29, 2014 12:10 PM[...]

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975-0390-01 -01 i Copyright © 2014 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its af filiated companies. Exclusion for Document ation U NLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING , SELLER ( A ) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACC URACY , SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER IN[...]

ii Freedom HF Owner’s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaini ng, and troubleshooti ng a Freedom HF Inverter/Char ger for Recreational, Flee t V ehicle, or Marine installations. For complete in formation to help in installing a Freedom HF Inverter/ Cha[...]

975-0390-01 -01 iii Related Informa tion Y ou can find more inform ation about Xantrex produc ts and ser vices at www .xantrex.com . NOTE : The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 975-0395-01-01) is intended for qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and e xperience in: • Installing electrical equipment and PV po[...]

iv Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Import ant Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS O WNER ’ S 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 with th[...]

975-0390-01 -01 v NOTES: 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 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Precautions When Working W ith Batteries NOTES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a we ll ventilated compartment. 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 fresh wa[...]

975-0390-01 -01 vii Precautions When Prep aring to Charge NOTES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while char ging, whether equalization is acceptable for your battery , and recommended rates of charge. • For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled wate[...]

viii Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Regulatory The Freedom HF Inverter /Charger is certifi ed to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more inform ation see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 45. The Freedom HF Inverte r/Charger is intended to be used for mobile or commercial applic ations. This invert[...]

975-0390-01 -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. These li mits are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmful interference in a residential insta llation. This equi pment generates, us es, and can [...]

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975-0390-01 -01 1 Introduction The Freedom HF Inverter/Charge r (Freedom HF) is designed with integrated inverting–charging functions and power man agement features suitable for marine, recr eational, and commercial vehicle installations. Please read th is chapter to familiarize yourself with t he main performance and protection f eatures of the [...]

2 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Introduction Key Features Power for Most Appliances The Freedom HF inverter/char ger provides up to 1000 watts (Mo dels 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 HF 1800 T, and Freedom HF 1800 EMS) of contin[...]

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 automat ically shuts down when the limit is exceeded. Low Power Consumption When the Freedom HF is inverting without a load, it draws less[...]

4 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Features T able 2 lists the default set tings for the Freedom HF system. Y ou may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the Freedom HF. Front Panel (Freedom HF 1 000, 1055, 150 0, 1800) Ta b l e 2 Freedom HF Default V alues Item Default Setting Y our Setting Alarm* ON Charger Current* 2[...]

975-0390-01 -01 5 Features Front Panel (Freedom HF 1800 T) Front Panel ( Freedom HF 10 55 EMS ,1800 EMS ) Feature Descript ion 1 Display panel displays inverter status and bat ter y status information on th e screen. The panel can be detached to ex pose the dip switches behind it and to extend and mount the panel on a wall or other location. 2 GFCI[...]

6 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Features Rear Panel ( Freedom HF 1055 EMS,1800 EMS ) Rear Panel (All Other Models) Feature Descript ion 1 Negative DC cabling terminal that is pre-connected to an 18-inch (0.45m) battery cable a wi th an Anderson b connector . a. Freedom HF 1055 EMS has a cable size of 2 AWG wit h SB175 Anderson connector and 1800 EMS h[...]

975-0390-01 -01 7 Features Display Panel (All Models) Remote and Power Module Panel ( Freedom HF 1055 EMS,1800 EMS ) For instructions on how to enable or disable Ignition Control, see the Installation Guide . Feature Description 1 Inverter Power button is the main unit switc h that turns the F reedom HF’ s inverter function ON or OFF . See page 1[...]

8 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Features Side Panel (All Models) Feature Descript ion 1 15 A supplementary pr otector provides overload protection for the GFCI receptacles. In a hard wired instal lation, the supplementary protector does not protect output wiring. However, for models Freedom HF 1055 (PNs: 80 6- 1054, 806-1054-01), Freedom HF 1500 (PN: [...]

975-0390-01 -01 9 Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Setting Battery T ypes on the Main Unit Y ou can attach dif ferent types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HF. Before installing b atteries make sure that you config ure the unit to optimize the charging process. The settings can be changed by adjusting the dip switches found on the main [...]

10 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Ch arger Configuration Viewing Inverter/Charger Information The LED screen displays inverter/c harger information as well as feature settings in coordination with the LED lights undern eath the screen. ◆ Press the Select button to toggle between the fo llowing information: Info and Sett ing LED Scree[...]

975-0390-01 -01 11 Freedom Inve rter/Charger Co nfiguration Adjusting Feature Settings The Power and Select buttons can be used to: • change the charging current setting • change the inverter m ode setting • disable or enable the audible alarm • change the shutdown setting • return to factory default sett ings T o cycle through the variou[...]

12 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Ch arger Configuration T o change the charger’s charging curr ent setting: By default the charging current is set to  for Freedom HF 1000,  for Freedom HF 1055, and  for Freedom HF 15 00/1800 models. 1. Press and hold the Inverter Power button for five seconds. The LED scre[...]

975-0390-01 -01 13 Freedom Inve rter/Charger Co nfiguration T o 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 power is not available, the i[...]

14 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Ch arger Configuration T o adjust the low batte ry 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 available to Fre[...]

975-0390-01 -01 15 Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Display Panel Operation The Freedom HF featur es 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 Freedom HF’ s Inverter function ON or OFF (when [...]

16 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Ch arger Operation 4 Select button • In Inverter mode, press the button to choose what appears in the three-digit LED display: Input V oltage , Input Curr ent , or Output Power . See “T o change the inve rter mode setting:” on page 13. NOTE : A corresponding LED lights up for each of the three it[...]

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 inp ut terminals. When the AC source is within ope rating range, the Freedom HF unit bypasses inverter function and powe rs the appliances connected to the unit. See “T ransitioning fro[...]

18 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating in Shore Power Mode T urning the Inverter Function On and Off The Inverter Power button on t he display panel turns the Freedom HF’ s Inverter function ON and OFF . T o operate, press the button and hold for one second. When shore power is NOT pres ent and Inverter mode is ON: • the AC outlets will supply[...]

975-0390-01 -01 19 Operating in Shore Power Mode St atus LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode. Ta b l e 3 S tatus LED during Inverter Mode Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid YELLOW  .  (where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage) Select button is pressed to display In[...]

20 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating in Shore Power Mode Checking Battery St atus During inverter mode, you can check the battery status by pressing the Select button until the Input V olt age LED (or Input Current LED) illuminates. The ba ttery voltage (or batte ry current) appears in the three-digit LED display sc reen when the Input V oltage [...]

975-0390-01 -01 21 Operating During T ransition Betw een Shore Power 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 det ects when shore power is present and when it becomes unavailable or drops[...]

22 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating During T ransition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Operating Limit s Power Output The Freedom HF can deli ver up to 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000 and 1055), 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500), or 1800 watts (Freed om HF 1800) continuo us power . The wattage rating applies to resi stive loads such as incandescen[...]

975-0390-01 -01 23 Operating During T ransition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the following table for Freedom HF 1500 and Freedo m HF 1800 T: Operating Condition V oltage Range Freedom HF 1500 only V oltage Range Freedom HF 1800 T only Comment Full Operatin g Range Low , Mid, High :[...]

24 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Operating During T ransition 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 equipment may be dif f icult to operate, and [...]

975-0390-01 -01 25 Operating During T ransition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode However , when the internal temp erature drops and falls within normal operating temperature, the Freedom HF will recover automatically and w ill continue inverting. During AC shore pow er mode, wh en the Freedom HF’ s char ger temperature starts to approach its[...]

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 Freedom HF detects a battery voltage that falls [...]

975-0390-01 -01 27 Battery Charging T able 4 illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the Status LED and displa y screen. T abl e 5 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1000 model and all Freedom HF 1800 models. Ta b l e 4 Battery Charging S tatus LED Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid G[...]

28 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Battery Chargin g T able 6 illustrates the battery char ging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1055 models. Ta b l e 6 Battery Charging V oltage and Current Settings Batter y Ty p e Bulk/ Absorption (V olts) Float (V olts) Charge Current (Amps) Absorption to Float transition (Amps) Flooded 14.4 13.5 5, 15[...]

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 w ith a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. • Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight. • Make s[...]

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 outp ut current (measured in Amps). Both the Freedom H F 1000/1055 models and Freedom HF 1500/ 1800 models are represented in the illust ration below . The graph illustrates sur g e operation at 25 ?[...]

975-0390-01 -01 31 Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient T emperature If the unit is in inverter mode a nd in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °C, you will have to re duce power draw according to the following chart to avoid ov er -tem perature shutdown. 25 30 35 40 45 50 750 800 850 900 1000 @12.5 volts 30°C 900 watts 800 watts 750 watts 850 wa[...]

32 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Invert Power Derating vs . Ambient T emperat ure 25 30 35 40 45 50 1000 1100 1350 1600 1800 @12.5 volts 30°C 1450 watts 1100 watts 1000 watts 1350 watts ~33°C @11.5 volts Fr eedom HF 1800 watts °C Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 3 2 Tuesday, April 29, 2014 12:10 PM[...]

975-0390-01 -01 33 T r oubleshooting 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 doing anything further . 2. As soon as p ossib[...]

34 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo system s may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operate d from the Freedom HF . This occurs because the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the invert er . The only solution is to us[...]

975-0390-01 -01 35 W arning Messages W arning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display p anel sc reen to alert you to an impending system change. W arnings do not affect operation. W ith the exception of the error co des displayed on the screen, only the audible alarm can be turned ON or OFF . Follow the ste[...]

36 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide W arning Messages  Low battery voltage detected depending on setting, see “Operating Limits” on page 22. Inverting • Check battery status and recharge if necessary . • Check for proper DC cable sizing. • Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary .  AC output overload warning Inver[...]

975-0390-01 -01 37 W arning Messages For error code  : • the display screen and the alar m will turn of f after 30 seconds a • after a five-minute shutdown delay b , the un it will immedi ately stop inverting For error codes  to  : • the unit will stop invert ing For error codes  and  : • the uni[...]

38 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide T r oubleshooting Reference ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom HF . It does not contain any user - serviceable parts. Attemp ting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or seri ous injury . Ta b l [...]

975-0390-01 -01 39 T roubleshooting Reference Low output voltage (96 volts AC–104 volts AC) during Inverter mode. Y ou are using a voltmeter that cannot accurately read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave. Use a true RMS reading voltme ter such as the Fluke 87. No output voltage. The status LED is red. AC shore power is not available or out o[...]

40 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide T rou bleshooting Ref erence No output voltage. The S t atus 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 “Operating Limits” on page 22) to start inv[...]

975-0390-01 -01 41 T roubleshooting 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” term inals is removed and there is no ignition signal present. Ensure the jumper wire is installed if the ignition contro l feature is not in use. If t[...]

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 invert er finds the simplest and most efficient to drive. V oltage and curren t are in phase (i.e. in st[...]

43 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide S pecifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-wat t models L × W × H 15.5” (393mm) × 9.5” (2 41mm)× 4.2” (106mm) 18” (4 57mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2 ” (106mm) Net W eight 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) NOTE : Exc[...]

44 Freedom HF Owner’s Guide S pecifications NOTE : These specifications refer to inverter mode. DC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 180 0-watt 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 Freedom HF 1500 [...]

975-0390-01 -01 45 S pecifications NOTE : These specifications refer to charger mode. AC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 180 0-watt models Operating voltage rang e for all models 90–130 V AC 90–130 V AC Operating voltage range for Freedom HF 1500 and Freedom HF 1800 T 5 AAC at 20 A charge, 120 V AC IN 10 AAC at 40 A charge, 120 V AC IN Nominal [...]

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