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1. the charger automatically goes to float and the green float LED is illuminated BATTERY CHARGING 19 BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS C weca co ca There are two gel battery settings Check with the battery manufacturer to determine the proper setting for your batteries Usually Gel 1 is for long battery life Gel 2 is for rapid charging Default setting when the temperature sensor is not connected 2 X 30 20 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION This equipment is not ignition protected and employs components that can produce arcs or sparks To reduce the risk of fire or explosions do not install in unvented compartments containing batteries or flammable gasses or areas in which ignition protected equipment is required For continued protection against risk of electric shock use only the ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI type receptacles detailed in this manual Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to this inverter resulting in a potential shock hazard CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock and prevent premature failure due to corrosion do not mount where exposed to rain dripping or spray CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire do not obstruct ventilation openings Do not mount in a zero clearance compartment overheating may result CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside this equipment Before s
2. Check all DC sources on the system for the reason for the excessive voltage Power Sharing When connected to an external AC source the battery charger and transfer functions are engaged A unique Power Sharing feature automatically reduces the AC power consumption of the battery charger allowing necessary AC power to go to the load This prevents the source AC INPUT circuit breaker from tripping within the specified rating of the AC circuit breaker The Power Sharing set point of each unit has a factory default setting of 30 amps This can be changed using the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Freedom 458 Series Temperature Sensitive Charging with Branch Circuit Rated Breakers When the supplied battery temperature Branch Circuit Breakers y 20 Amp s Shown kE 4 Freedom 20D 15 Amp m7 81 2022 12 Se tery life cycle Integral Branch Circuit Rated Breakers Models 15D amp 20D Inverter Charger TSC Sensor Rated Breaker INPUT To LOADS Units with integral branch circuit rated breaker protection require a branch circuit 2 rated breaker at the input only The output to two branch loads may be connected directly at the unit output NOTE The INPUT branch rated circuit breaker may be at the source of AC power such as shorepower or generator or from a main AC distribution panel located before the input of the unit Supplemental Branch Circuit Rated Breakers Branch
3. 25 D D or 30 D D model AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are not used and must be capped off If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shore or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the Main AC Panel 42 ev Freedom 458 Installation Option 2 Freedom 458 Model 10 15 20 25 30 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel Single Input Single Output ie 4 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power N Shares with Charger Loads Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation From Shore or Optional Generator L1 Neu Gnd Main Hot Bus 30 Neutral Bus Ground Bus AC Input Main AC Panel AC Wire Colors Freedom 458 Mot Black Neutral White Inverter Charger Ground Green bare Installation Option 3 for Freedom 20 D D 25 D D and 30 D D The inverter is used in Dual Input Single Output mode The AC loads are split between main loads and inverter loads The external sources of AC power can be two different 30 Amp shorepower sources both neutrals and both Hots must be kept separate or two 30 Amp breakers from a panel fed by a 50 Amp 120 Volt single phase 3 wire shorepower source a 50 Amp 120 240 volt split phase 4 wire shorepower source or a generator The charger has it
4. AC power can be two different 30 Amp shorepower sources both neutrals and both Hots must be kept separate or two 30 A breakers from a panel fed by a 50 Amp 120 Volt single phase 3 wire shorepower source a 50 Amp 120 240 Volt split phase 4 wire shorepower source or a generator The charger power shares a 30 Amp source AC input 1 with the inverter loads connected to AC Output 1 and the other 30 Amp source AC input 2 transfers through the inverter to the inverter loads connected to AC Output 2 In inverter mode the inverter powers both groups of inverter loads AC output 1 and 2 In charge transfer mode up to 60 Amps can be transferred to the inverter loads The in verter loads are split into two groups so that these loads can be used to help balance the two legs of shore or generator power It is highly recommended that only the lighter appliance and outlet circuits be connected to the Inverter AC Panel These loads are supplied power through the inverter in transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The heavier loads such as space heaters stove water heater air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to ma
5. Abbreviation for Temperature Sensitive Charging The ability of the charger to adjust its charging voltage based on the temperature sensed at the battery bank if a temperature probe is used Volt The unit of measure for electric potential Watt The unit for measuring electrical power such as the rate of doing work in moving electrons by or against an electric potential Watt Hour Watt HR Wh The unit for measuring electrical energy which equals watts x hours Wet Cell Battery A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte The wet cell battery requires periodic maintenance cleaning the connections checking the electrolyte level and performing an equalization cycle SPECIFICATIONS moa 10 458 Series 15 and 15D 458 Series 20 and 20D 458 Series 25 458 Series 30 458 Series Part Number 81 1010 12 81 1510 12 and 81 1520 2010 12 and 81 2020 81 2510 12 81 3010 12 12 Nominal Battery Voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC Battery Voltage Range 10 15 5 VDC 10 0 15 5 VDC 0 2 10 0 15 5 VDC 0 2 10 0 15 5 VDC 0 2 10 0 15 5 VDC Low Battery Cutout 10 0 5 VDC 10 0 VDC 0 5 10 0 VDC 0 5 10 0 VDC 0 5 10 0 VDC 0 5 AC Input Voltage Range Minimum 90 VAC Minimum 90 VAC Minimum 90 VAC Minimum 90 VAC Minimum 90 VAC Normal 130 VAC Normal 130 VAC Normal 130 VAC Normal 130 VAC Normal 130 VAC Frequency Regulation 50 or 60 Hz Quartz 50 or 60 Hz Quartz 50 or 60 Hz Quartz 50 or 60 Hz Qu
6. Capacity The ability of a fully charged battery to deliver a specified quantity of electricity Amp Hr Ah at a given rate Amp A over a definite period of time Hr The capacity of a battery depends upon a number of factors such as active material weight density adhesion to grid number design and dimensions of plates plate spacing design of separators specific gravity and quantity of available electrolyte grid alloys final limiting voltage discharge rate temperature internal and external resistance age and life of the battery bank AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Battery A lead acid maintenance free battery AWG American Wire Gauge A standard used to measure the size of wire Circuit An electric circuit is the path of an electric current A closed circuit has a complete path An open circuit has a broken or disconnected path Circuit Series A circuit which has only one path for the current to flow Batteries arranged in series are connected with the negative of the GLOSSARY first to the positive of the second negative of the second to the positive of the third etc If two 6 volt batteries of 50 ampere hours capacity are connected in series the circuit voltage is equal to the sum of the two battery voltages or 12 volts and the ampere hour capacity of the combination is 50 ampere hours Circuit Parallel A circuit which provides more than one path for current flow A parallel arrangement of batteries
7. OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province 37 WARRANTY Warning Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that the Freedom 458 Inverter Charger is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes Please note that the Freedom 458 Inverter Charger is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Au
8. White to White and Green to AC Ground Strip Use the wire nuts provided to make the wire connections You may chose to use butt splices not included to make the wire connections AC Output Depending on the model you have feed one or two 3 conductor AC output wire groups for the two branch circuit loads through its strain relief Remember to allow 6 inches of individual insulated black white and green wire to work with Strip 1 2 inch of insulation off each conductor and connect to the pigtails Black to Black White to White and Green to AC Ground Strip Tug firmly on each connection to make sure they are secure Later if the unit is not operating properly check these connections first Carefully tuck the wires into the AC wiring compartment Replace the cover plate a AC OUTPUT 2 INPUT STRIP AC OUTPUT1 25 INSTALLATION Ground Fault Circult Interrupters To conform to NEC regulations certain branch circuits must be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Please consult the code or a qualified electrician for details Any such branch circuits must be protected by a brand rated circuit breaker consistent with the GFCI rating Underwriters Laboratories has tested the following GFCI and its use is recommended Receptacle Type Pass amp Seymour Catalog Number 1591 Rated 15 amps at 120 volts AC Remote Control Wiring If installing a remote panel route the remote cable and connect to th
9. against a short circuit The inverter is protected internally and will not blow a properly sized fuse 8 Do not connect the battery until you have read the remainder of the installation section Observe proper polarity when connecting batteries Reverse DC polarity will result in damage to the unit and will void the warranty Use care when making the DC connections WARNING The Freedom Series is not DC reverse polarity protected Be very careful to connect the negative and positive cables correctly otherwise damage will result and the warranty will be void 9 Do not backfeed the AC output of the in verter with incoming AC power A backfeed occurs when AC power from shorepower or generator is connected to the output of the inverter This will damage the inverter and void the warranty Remember that incoming AC must be fed only to the AC input and never the AC output Always check for AC voltage before connecting wires to the AC output Do NOT turn the inverter ON until all AC connections have been made Backfeeding the inverter voids the warranty Do not connect incoming AC from any source to the AC output of the inverter This is known as backfeeding and will damage the unit and void the warranty 10 Do not connect the AC input to the AC output This would be equivalent to plugging the battery charger into the inverter This could occur if the unit s AC output is connected to the entire leg of a circuit breaker
10. have been made When the 12 volt input to the unit is disconnected the battery type setting is stored in non volatile memory When the unit is reconnected the battery type selection conveniently returns to the setting OPERATION STATUS LEDs Each Status LED performs two functions providing battery type selection and operation status Status LEDs A INVERT CHARGE REMOTE TSC Tee OVERLOAD AGM LOW BATTERY GEL2 CHARGE GEL1 INVERT WET Battery Type Selection After holding the INVERT button down for five seconds use the CHARGE button to select battery type WET GEL 1 Operation Status INVERT Green LED The INVERT push button switch is located on the front of the unit GEL2 AGM e When the LED is solid green the unit is in invert mode This occurs by pressing the INVERT switch for three to five seconds e When the LED is blinking slowly once per second the inverter is in standby with AC power applied and the transfer switch engaged e Press the INVERT switch again to turn the inverter OFF CHARGE Green LED e The CHARGE push button switch is located on the front of the unit When external AC is applied to the AC input of the unit the charger automatically turns ON The CHARGE LED will be solid green e When the LED is blinking slowly once per second the charger is ready but external AC power is not available ee e Press the CHARGE switch again to turn the charger OFF The charg
11. must be manually initiated each time Applying an equalizing charge is possible only with a Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument Periodic equalizing is recommended by most wet cell deep cycle battery manufacturers There are no firm rules for how often an equal izing charge should be applied Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations for equalizing 17 BATTERY CHARGING The equalizing charge is a timed eight hour cycle The cycle can be ended early by interrupting the AC power to the charger at any time during the cycle Equalizing should only be engaged after the batteries have been fully charged by a normal battery charging cycle During this equalizing stage the battery voltage will increase to the equalize voltage This will cause the battery bank to gas profusely and will accomplish the following 1 Removal of residual sulfate Each time a battery is cycled discharged and charged a small amount of sulfate is left on the plates Over time this gradual build up of sulfate will compromise the performance of the battery By applying an equalizing charge the sulfate is returned back to the electrolyte raising the specific gravity and fully exposing the active material of the plates 2 Bring all cells to the same potential All lead acid batteries are made up of individual 2 volt cells As the battery bank is cycled slight differences in the cells result in different cell voltages affecting the
12. overall charge effectiveness Equalizing brings all cells to the same voltage and the electrolyte in each cell to the same specific gravity 3 Mixing up of the electrolyte Electrolyte in battery cells tend to separate into layers of acid and water The vigorous bubbling action of the battery during equalizing serves to physically mix the electrolyte Refer to the Remote Control Panel and Link Owner s Manuals for additional cautions on equalizing Note Do not equalize gel cell batteries 18 WARNINGS 1 Do not equalize gel cell batteries Check remote default settings 2 Always monitor the equalize charge cycle Provide proper ventilation for battery fumes Do not allow any sparks during equalizing If one or more cells begin to overflow terminate the equalize cycle 3 Check the battery electrolyte both before and after the equalizing charge Do not expose the battery plates to air Leave the battery caps on while equalizing Top off after equalizing 4 Remove all loads from the DC system before equalizing Some DC loads may not tolerate the high charge voltage 5 With the Freedom Remote Control Panel the battery state of charge LEDs sequence during equalizing When the equalization cycle is complete the charge automatically goes to float and the green float LED battery status light is on With Link Instrumentation the red charge LED flashes during the equalizing cycle When the equalization cycle is complete
13. panel thena circuit breaker on that leg is used to feed the battery charger input This will cause the unit to oscillate ON and OFF when the unit is in inverter mode 11 Always use proper wire and connectors The proper battery cable size is critical Considerable amperage flows in the DC circuit For the Freedom 10 use 2 AWG for the Freedom 15 20 25 2 0 AWG for the Freedom 30 3 0 AWG UL Listed Welding Cable terminated on each with UL Listed or UL Recognized ring terminal connectors For the terminal use Thomas amp Betts T amp B part number BAL 2038 Be sure the connectors are attached to the cable using a method approved by the connector manufacturer For the INSTALLATION connections to meet all requirements T amp B recommends that each terminal be crimped in two places with a pressure of 15 tons using a hexagonal die The T amp B die has a code number of 54 After the crimp is made the barrel of the terminal and the first inch of the cable needs to be covered in UL Listed or UL Recognized heat shrink tubing Xantrex recommends a 2 inch length of 3M HDT 0800 tubing Other heat shrink may be used if it is UL Listed or UL Recognized as long as the manufacturer s directions are followed 12 If installing in a system which includes an existing battery charger or AC to DC converter make sure these do not operate from the inverter output AC power This sets up a power loop which due to inefficiencies will quickly dr
14. 1 and AC Output 2 These loads are supplied power through the inverter in charge transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The charger shares power with the inverter loads only and can transfer up to 30 Amps The heavier loads such as space heaters stove water heater air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC input must be supplied power from a 30 Amp breaker in the main panel and from the main neutral bus The inverter has two AC outputs that are protected by internal branch rated circuit breakers eliminating the need for a separate sub panel Two appliance and or outlet circuits are then supplied with power directly from the inverter AC outputs All 15 Amp outputs should use 12 or 14 gauge wires for the output circuit and all 20 Amp outputs should use 12 gauge wires Typically a GFI GFCl type outlet is used as the first outlet in the line Consult Local and National Electrical Codes for specific GFI installation recommendations If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shore or generat
15. 12 volt system Calculate the amp hours for every AC appliance or tool that will be operated on the inverter This will provide the total number of amp hours used between recharges Size the battery bank using this number as a guideline A good rule to follow is to size the battery bank a minimum of two times larger than the total amp hour load requirement Plan on recharging when 50 discharged Batteries are typically charged to 85 of full charge when charging with alternators without three stage regulators Typical Power Consumption Appliance Typical 13 Color TV 19 Color TV VCR mw _ ow 2 AMP HOUR CONSUMPTION FORMULAS AC amps x 10 x 1 1 x hours of operation DC amp hours watts DC voltage x 1 1 x hours of operation DC amp hours AC VA DC voltage x 1 1 x hours of operation DC amp hours DC voltage is 12 24 or 32 depending on your system In all formulas 1 1 is the correction factor for inverter efficiency Typical Power Consumption The chart identifies typical power consumption for common AC loads Use it as a guide when identifying your power requirements Many electric motors have momentary starting requirements well above their operational rating Start up watts are listed where Appliance Run Times Amp Hours appropriate Individual styles and brands of appliances may vary If using the same battery bank for the inverter and other DC loads be sure to consider the
16. ATION If multiple battery banks are to be charged a battery bank selector switch can be installed allowing the banks to be charged either individually or simultaneously A solenoid can also be used The PathMaker Battery Combiner by Xantrex may be used to connect multiple battery banks The PathMaker battery combiner is available from your Xantrex dealer PathMaker 100 2 Channel PathMaker Models 100 Amp 2 Channel 100 Amp 3 Channel 200 Amp 2 Channel 200 Amp 3 Channel NEGATIVE Battery Cable Cover on 27 INSTALLATION Battery Cable Fusing A fuse is required by the NEC to protect the battery and cables A UL Listed DC rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive battery cable within 18 inches of the battery Recommended Fuse UL Listed Class T JLLN with a DC Rating This fuse with fuse holder is available from your dealer or Xantrex For Freedom 10 200 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4155 00 C R 200 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4158 00 R R 200 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4157 00 For Freedom 15 amp 15D 200 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4155 00 C R 200 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4158 00 R R 200 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4157 00 COMPRESSION RING TERMINAL CD Onur LOCK WASHER gt FLAT WASHER BATTERY INVERTER CABLE CABLE C gt FUSE FUSE HOLDER WARNING Improper stack up of hardware will cause excessive heat and fuse failure Sta
17. Circuit Inverter Charger Models 10 15 20 25 30 Branch Circuit Rated Breaker Branch Circuit Rated Breaker Models 25 and 30 include a 6 second input and output sensor is connected to the unit and the batteries the charge voltage is controlled based on battery temperature The charger adjusts the charge voltage to the best level minimizing water loss in wet cell batteries Charge voltage regulation optimizes the bat Battery The Freedom 458 Inverter Charger provides 120 volt AC power from auxiliary DC batteries automatic battery charging and automatic AC transfer switching between an external AC source and inverter mode External AC Power When external AC power is available the three stage battery charger transfer switching and Power Sharing automatically function When external AC power is not available and the INVERT switch is ON either through the auxiliary switch or the INVERT button on the remote the inverter will automatically turn ON If the INVERT switch is OFF the INVERT LED will not be illuminated the inverter will be OFF If installed with the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation the unit will be set up and controlled from the remote Refer to the remote manual for more information Front Panel Controls and Indicators INVERT MODE The INVERT push button switch is located on the front of the unit and has two functions e Turn the inverter ON OFF and reset
18. Smart choice for power xantrex Ny m Freedom 458 10 15 20 25 30 Owner s Manual Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Inverter Charger www xantrex com Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Inverter Charger Xantrex Technology Inc takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your power requirements Freedom 458 Inverter Chargers provide silent efficient and reliable AC power fora variety of applications They feature hands free operation automatic three stage battery charging and automatic AC transfer switching For your convenience service is available world wide from qualified service centers If you have any questions about your Freedom Inverter Charger please contact Xantrex at 1 800 670 0707 toll free or 1 604 422 2777 direct For technical support and additional information about Xantrex products visit our Web site at www xantrex com or e mail us at CustomerService xantrex com SAFETY SUMMARY Safety information for installation and Fuse Replacement For continued protection operation is contained throughout this against the possibility of fire replace the fuse manual where it applies and is not included only with a fuse of the specified voltage in this summary current and type ratings Definitions Power Source To avoid damage operate the equipment only within the specified AC line Warning statements identify conditions or and DC batt
19. Voltage Status Panel Optional Remote or Link Optional Remote or Link Optional Remote or Link Optional Remote or Link Optional Remote or Link Instruments Instruments Instruments Instruments weit 35 Ibs 45 Ibs 45 Ibs 50 Ibs 50 Ibs 13 2 L x 11 5 W x 7 9 H 13 2 L x 11 5 W x 7 9 H 13 2 L x 11 5 W x 7 9 H 13 2 L x 11 5 W x 7 9 H 13 2 L x 11 5 W x 7 9 H Dual AC Output Variable on unit with Temperature Sensor installed and adjustable by Battery Type selected on the inverter charger control panel or from the Remote Control Panel 35 WARRANTY What does this warranty cover This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc Xantrex and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex Freedom 458 Inverter Charger This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 30 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you the original end user customer This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period What will Xantrex do Xantrex will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacemen
20. after a fault condition Pressing the INVERT switch turns the inverter ON The green INVERT LED will be ON when the inverter is inverting When the inverter is ON pressing the INVERT switch turns the inverter OFF INVERT Freedom 20 OPERATION e Battery type setup To enter the battery type select mode press and hold the INVERT switch for five seconds The status LEDs will change from indicating status information to indicating battery type The selection of the battery type is made with the Charge switch Turning the INVERT OFF will reduce battery power consumption to a very low level This is recommended if the unit will not be used for an extended period of time CHARGE MODE The CHARGE push button switch has two functions Turn the charger ON and OFF If external AC is present pressing the CHARGE switch will turn the charger ON The green CHARGE LED will be ON when the charger is charging When the charger is ON pressing this switch will turn the charger OFF e Select the battery type After holding the INVERT switch for five seconds press the CHARGE switch to select the battery type One of the four LEDs will rapidly blink indicating the present battery type setting Press the CHARGE switch again to change the battery type Continue to press until the desired battery type is selected If the CHARGE switch is not pressed for five seconds the unit will return to normal operation and the battery type selection will
21. ain the batteries 13 An Auxiliary Switch port is located on the front panel of the unit covered by a flap When installing the unit for operation without a Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument a jumper must be installed in the Aux Switch port The jumper is shipped in a plastic bag with other installation parts DO NOT install the jumper until all cable connections have been made When using a Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument the jumper is not used Jumper Auxiliary Switch Port Freedom 20 23 Actual size 3 8 L x 3 16 W INSTALLATION Grounding For safety purposes the chassis of the inverter charger must be connected to your AC ground system Use 8 AWG bare copper or green insulated wire strip one end and use a screwdriver to secure it to the chassis ground bonding lug on the side of the unit This wire will connect to the ground in your AC electrical system Make sure the connection is clean and tight The system AC ground bonding terminal is located on the front of the unit under the wiring cover at the bottom of the unit This connector is for the bare copper or green ground wires from the AC branch circuit supply and to the AC loads or distribution panel It is important that these AC input and AC output ground wires connect to the AC ground bus in the circuit breaker panels Some installations require heavier grounding wire Conform to local and national electrical codes More in
22. any battery that is rated in Cold Cranking Amps CCA This is a rating which applies only to engine starting batteries In general most wet cell batteries that are described as hybrid type batteries suitable for either engine starting or deep cycle applications are a compromise and will have limited life if deeply discharged 11 BATTERIES Beware of so called maintenance free Series batteries These batteries have calcium Connecting two batteries in series will alloyed with the lead and hold the liquid double the voltage of the battery bank For electrolyte in a sponge like material They are instance two 6 volt batteries connected in sealed and water cannot be added Do not series will produce 12 volts The amp hour confuse them with true gel cell or AGM capacity of the battery bank will be the same batteries they will not hold up well to deep as each individual battery Example two 6 volt discharging and repeated cycling 220 amp hour batteries in series will produce one 12 volt 220 amp hour battery bank Gel Cell Batteries Gel cell batteries are lead acid batteries similar in many ways to the common wet cell battery but differences in the chemistry and construction provide some unique features No Maintenance e Low Self Discharge Rate Low Internal Resistance Even though gel cells are sealed batteries the battery compartment should still be ventilated Series Advanced AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Batteries This
23. artz 50 or 60 Hz Quartz Regulated Regulated Regulated Regulated Regulated Inverter Output Power 1000 VA 1500 VA 2000 VA 2500 VA 3000 VA Continuous Inverter Voltage 120V 5 True RMS 120V 5 True RMS 120V 5 True RMS 120V 5 True RMS 120V 5 True RMS Regulation Wave Shape Modified Sine Wave Mocitea sine wave Sine Wave Mocitea sine Weve Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave Modified Sine Wave 25 Amps 37 5 Amps 50 Amps 62 5 Amps 75 Amps Idle Mode C C Protection Over Under Utility Over Under Utility Voltage Over Under Utility Voltage Over Under Utility Voltage Over Under Utility Voltage Volatage Over Under Over Under Battery Over Under Battery Over Under Battery Over Under Battery Battery Voltage Short Voltage Short Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Voltage Short Circuit Circuit Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Over Circuit Breaker Over Breaker Over Circuit Breaker Over Over Temperature Temperature Backfeed Temperature Backfeed Temperature Backfeed Temperature Backfeed Backfeed Charging Rate 50 Amps 3 stage 75 Amps 3 stage 100 Amps 3 stage 130 Amps 3 stage 140 Amps 3 stage AC Input 12 Amps 17 Amps 21 Amps 26 Amps 28 Amps Max Charge Mode Bulk Charge Voltage 14 3 VDC 14 3 VDC 14 3 VDC 14 3 VDC Float Charge Voltage 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC Equalizing Charge 16 3 VDC 16 3 VDC 16 3 VDC 16 3 VDC 16 3 VDC
24. b panel AC Output 1 is not used and must be capped off If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to se lect between shore or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the Main AC Panel If only AC Input 1 is supplied power the unit will charge and power share with and transfer power to the loads on AC Output 2 If only AC Input 2 is supplied power the unit will not charge and will only transfer 30 Amps through to the inverter loads connected to AC Output 2 44 SV Freedom 458 Installation Option 3 Freedom 458 Model 20 D D 25 D D 30 D D 12 VDC Battery Bank Class T Fuse AC Output 2 AC Output 1 Inverter AC Sub Panel Dual Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Separate Charge Input To Power Sharing Not Active Inverter AC Always consult Local and National Loads Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation From Shore or Generator L1 L2 Neu Gnd TE Neutral Bus AC Input 2 Ground Bus AC Input 1 Freedom 458 Inverter Charger Main AC Panel AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Green bare Installation Option 4 for Freedom 20 D D 25 D D and 30 D D The inverter is used in Dual Input Dual Output mode The AC loads are split between main loads and inverter loads The external sources of
25. battery chargers If these types of loads are present they should be turned OFF when inverter power is being used to prevent overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank To avoid the need for this manual form of energy management installation option 2 3 4 or 5 should be considered If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shore or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the input of the inverter charger 40 LV Freedom 458 Installation Option 1 Freedom 458 Model 10 15 20 25 30 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel To Inverter Single Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger Class T Fuse Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation F e 30 A Shorepower AC Output Hot Line Neutral Optional Generator AC Input AC Wire Colors Ground 30 A Main Breaker Hot Black Freedom 458 Neutral White Inverter Charger Ground Green bare Installation Option 2 for Freedom 10 15 20 25 and 30 The inverter is used in Single Input Single Output mode The AC loads are split be tween main loads and inverter loads The external sources of AC power can be a single 30 Amp shorepower source or a 30 Amp breaker from a panel fed by a 50 Amp 120 Volt
26. battery is lead acid but maintenance free The performance is similar to gel cell batteries The charge parameters are similar to wet cell batteries Series Increase Voltage Battery Selection The most important feature to consider in Pa EACH BATTERY TOTAL BATTERY making your battery selection is to select true CAPACITY BANK CAPACITY 220 220 deep cycle batteries rated in amp hours Ah AMP HOURS AMP HOURS and sized to match your power requirements 6 VDC 12 VDC BATTERY INTERCONNECTION In most cases you will be using a bank of two or more batteries with your inverter charger You may connect batteries together in two configurations series and parallel depending on their voltage 12 Parallel Connecting two batteries in parallel will double the amp hour rating of the battery bank while the voltage will be the same as each individual battery For example two 12 volt 105 amp hour batteries in parallel will produce one 12 volt 210 amp hour battery bank Parallel EACH BATTERY TOTAL BATTERY CAPACITY BANK CAPACITY 105 210 AMP HOURS AMP HOURS 12 VDC 12 VDC Only similar batteries should be connected together in one bank Do not connect old and new batteries together or wet and gel cell batteries together In the above drawing the load is connected to the positive terminal of the first battery and the negative terminal of the last battery This practice helps to balance the battery bank and is cal
27. ck up as shown For Freedom 20 amp 20D 300 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4156 00 C R 300 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 41554 00 R R 300 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 411 7 00 For Freedom 25 300 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4156 00 C R 300 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4154 00 R R 300 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4151 00 For Freedom 30 350 Amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4159 00 350 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4152 00 Compression Ring Terminal Ring Ring Terminal EXPLODED VIEWS OF FUSE ASSEMBLY RING RING TERMINAL oc OD nut LOCKWASHER FLATWASHER C_I _ BATTERY CABLE INVERTER CABLE C_D FUSE FUSE HOLDER Follow these instructions to ensure proper start up and confirm that the installation is correct 1 Check to make sure Invert and Charge are OFF The INVERT LED should not be illuminated the CHARGE LED should be blinking charger ready but no external AC power available If using a Remote Control Panel or a Link Instrument make sure inverter and charger are OFF 2 Check battery polarity If the unit was connected to the battery with reverse polarity the unit will be damaged 3 Check the battery voltage and ensure it is within proper range for the unit 10 15 5 VDC 4 Install the jumper in the Auxiliary Switch port AUX SWITCH if using the inverter without remote If operating the inverter with a remote the jumper should not be used Do not apply shorep
28. come the limitations of conventional chargers by utilizing three distinct charge stages each designed for optimal charging of wet gel cell and AGM deep cycle batteries Battery type selection is made on the front panel of the inverter charger or through the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instru mentation For more information on battery type selection see page 7 or refer to the Freedom Remote Control Panel manual 15 BATTERY CHARGING Benefits of the Freedom Charger Taper Charger vs the Traditional traditional charger Freedom 20 Charger Bulk Charge E onstant Current Acceptance Charge Constant Voltage Finish Charge Float Equalizing we 100 Amp Taper Charger Wet Cell Settings Quicker more complete recharging safe long term charging and battery rejuvenation through an equalizing charge wet cell settings NOTE Freedom battery chargers are ON whenever AC power is connected to the charger input The charger can be turned OFF using the CHARGE switch on the front of the unit This sequence will occur each time external AC power is available The charger can be turned ON OFF using the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation Each time the battery charger is engaged the three stage charger proceeds automati cally resulting in an efficient complete charge and safe battery maintenance Use of the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument provides the ability to periodically ap
29. e remote jack on the front of the unit Refer to the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Owner s Manual for more information TSC Temperature Sensor If installing the TSC Temperature Sensitive Charging sensor connect the ring terminal end to the positive battery post complete the routing of the RJ11 cable 15 feet supplied and connect the plug end to the TSC jack on the front of the unit Zs TSC Jack Za z RJ11 Cabl Battery or Freedom 20 shown DC Wiring DC wiring is generally very simple the positive may be red for identification and negative may be black or yellow for identification cables from the inverter charger terminal posts are connected to the house or auxiliary battery Connection to the engine starter battery is not recommended High current will pass through the DC wiring All wires must be properly sized and all connections clean and tight It is recommended that the battery cable length does not exceed 10 feet Battery cables should be connected to the inverter charger before any connections are made to the battery Follow the battery hardware stackup diagram e Remove the negative battery cable cover from the unit and attach the battery cable Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch pounds and 180 inch pounds Replace the cover for the negative terminal before removing the cover for the positive terminal Battery Cable Bolt Hard
30. edom 25 Freedom 30 Maximum acceptance time is one hour for wet and AGM cells and three hours for gel cells Gel cell acceptance time can be longer because they are less likely to gas Expect wet cell batteries to gas somewhat during acceptance this is a necessary part of the charging process NOTE The acceptance stage timer is not used when Link Instruments control the charger Refer to the Link Owner s Manual Stage 3 Float Charge When the acceptance stage is terminated either because the charge current ramped down to the transition point or the timer engaged the charge current will shut off The unit monitors the battery voltage while it drifts down from the acceptance charge voltage limit When it reaches the float voltage set point the float charge stage is engaged The float charge stage holds the battery voltage constant at a preset lower level where it is safe for long term battery maintenance During the float charge stage the full output current of the battery charger is available to operate any DC appliances that may be on the system while constantly maintaining the float charge voltage The battery charger remains in the float charge stage indefinitely until the charger is disconnected from incoming AC power or turned OFF on the unit or with the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation Stage 4 Equalizing Charge This is the only battery charger stage which is not engaged automatically It
31. edom 458 DC Cable and Fuse General Guide Typical Cable AWG by Length Model Fuse Size DC Amps 1 3 ft 3 6 ft 6 10 ft F 10 200 A 100 A 2 2 1 0 F 15 200 A 150 A 1 0 1 0 2 0 F 20 300 A 200 A 2 0 2 0 3 0 F 25 300 A 250 A 2 0 3 0 3 0 F 30 1350 A 300 A 3 0 3 0 4 0 This guide is intended to provide general recommendations for fuse and cable sizing Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper fuse and cable size prior to installation The chassis grounding wire must be no smaller then 1 gauge under that of the Positive battery cable 39 Installation Option 1 for Freedom 10 15 20 25 and 30 The inverter is used in a Single Input Single Output mode Up to 30 Amps is transferred through the Freedom unit with the charger sharing power with all of the AC loads In this installation example a single 30 Amp shorepower source is available and all AC loads are supplied power through the inverter in charge transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The charger shares power with the AC loads and can transfer up to 30 Amps When installing a Freedom 20 D D 25 D D or 30 D D model AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 wires are not used and must be capped off The AC input power must be supplied through a 30 Amp branch rated main breaker In this type of a system the panel loads would normally not include any heavy loads such as space heaters stove water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other
32. er defaults to ON when operation without a remote or with the Freedom Remote Control Panel e When the LED is OFF the charger has been manually turned OFF This can only be accomplished while AC power is being supplied NOTE When AC power is available the default setting for the charger is ON If the unit was manually turned OFF and AC power is interrupted and becomes available again the charger will return to ON LOW BATTERY Red LED e When the LED is OFF the battery voltage is normal between 10 5 and 15 0 volts DC e When the LED is solid red it indicates a battery warning condition the battery voltage is below 10 5 volts DC or above 15 0 volts DC e When the LED is blinking slowly once per second a battery shutdown has occurred The voltage is either below 10 0 volts DC or above 15 5 volts DC e When the LED is blinking rapidly five times per second a potential problem in the DC system has been detected Check your batteries battery cables and DC loads OVERTEMP OVERLOAD Red LED e When the LED is Off operation is normal e When the LED is red there is an over temp or overload condition Check for excessive loads or a short circuit on the output of the inverter Correct the condition and restart by pushing the INVERT switch OPERATION e When the LED is blinking slowly once per second an over current condition or a short circuit has occured The system has shut OFF and will not automaticall
33. ers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e the product if its original identification trade mark serial number markings have been defaced altered or removed Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THESOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGETO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE
34. ervicing disconnect all inputs and outputs Confirm that your shipping carton contains e Inverter Charger e TSC temperature sensor with 15 cable e Owner s Manual e Warranty Card e Jumper for AUX Switch only used without Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument e Wire Nuts Typical Tools Needed Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers Allen Hex Screwdriver 1 8 Wrench for connecting battery cables 9 16 Wire Cutters Wire Strippers Misc assortment of wire ties and connectors Accessories Needed for Installation Fuse UL Listed DC Rated slow blow fuse as required by NEC Electrical wire 10 gauge for AC input wiring Consult NEC for proper size for output wiring Battery Cables 1 Positive 1 Negative Consult NEC for proper size DC fuse cable Mounting Screws 4 Freedom 20 The Freedom 15D and 20D have dual AC Outputs 21 INSTALLATION CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Do not remove cover no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The Freedom 458 Inverter Charger is appropriate for installation in recreational vehicles RV and other applications It is recommended that installation be completed by an authorized Xantrex technical dealer or experienced electrician Key Installation Points 1 The unit is designed to mount horizontally on a shelf 2 Allow several inches of clearance around the unit to permit a supply of fresh air to the cooling fan D
35. ery voltages practices which could result in personal injury loss of life damage to equipment or other Servicing To reduce the risk of electric shock property do not open this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all service to qualified personnel Notice of Copyright Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Inverter Charger December 2002 Xantrex International All rights reserved Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision December 2002 Revision 2 Part Number 445 0193 01 01 Contact Information Web www xantrex com Email CustomerService xantrex com Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 604 422 2777 direct Fax 1 604 420 2145 Introduction Things You Should Know Circuit Breaker Protection Thermostat Controlled Cooling Inverter Idle Circuit Low and High Battery Shutdown Power Sharing Temperature Sensitive Charging Operation 46 Op
36. formation on grounding can be found in the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes Ground Lug 24 Note The battery cables are not connected to the AC ground strip or to the chassis lug of the unit Neutral Bonding For safety purposes and NEC code requirements the Freedom Combi unit internally bonds the AC output neutral white to the AC output ground green when the unit is OFF or in the inverter mode When incoming AC power is applied and the transfer switch is engaged the internal neutral to ground bond is automatically lifted When external AC power is applied the grounding system is connected to the source power ground where neutral and earth ground are bonded together This technique ensures safety in all conditions and conforms to the requirements of the NEC Do not connect incoming AC from any source to the AC output of the inverter charger This is known as backfeeding and will damage the unit and void the warranty The Over Temp Overload and Low Battery LEDs will be blinking rapidly if this condition exists AC Wiring The AC wires route through the strain relief mounted in holes on the front of the unit Use a screwdriver to remove the screws which secure the AC wiring compartment cover plate Depending upon which model you have there can be one or two AC inputs and one or two AC outputs within the AC wiring compartment The labeling for the pigtails is on the front of the unit and i
37. ing one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a component This method is not suitable for connecting the negative cable of the inverter to ground Instead route the cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery LED Light Emitting Diode Indicator light LINK Instrument These panels monitor single and dual battery banks Some models provide remote management of Freedom Inverter Chargers Available in five models LINK 10 LINK 20 LINK 1000 LINK 2000 and LINK 2000 R NEC National Electric Code Negative Designating or pertaining to electrical potential The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during discharge 34 Ohm A unit for measuring electrical resistance Ohm s Law Expresses the relationship between Voltage V and Current 1 in an electrical circuit with resistance R It can be expressed as follows V IR If any two of the three values are known the third value can be calculated by using the above formula Positive Designating or pertaining to electrical potential opposite of negative The positive battery terminal is the point where electrons return to the battery during discharge Power Sharing The feature of the charger to reduce its output when the AC power being consumed by the charger and external AC loads connected to the output of the inverter are in excess of the input breaker rating TSC
38. led cross connecting the battery bank BATTERIES Note It is not advisable to connect batteries of different case sizes or amp hour ratings in the same battery bank Always use properly sized wire and terminals for your interconnecting battery cables For size information refer to NEC requirements or contact your local electrician BATTERY BANK RATINGS AND SIZING Deep cycle batteries are usually rated in amp hours The amp hour rating is based ona 20 hour discharge rate therefore a 100 amp hour battery can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours If the discharge rate is greater than 5 amps the available amp hours are decreased For example if the load is increased to 100 amps only about 45 amp hours will be avail able at this rate of discharge Deep cycle batteries can be discharged about 80 of capacity before damage occurs Shallow cycling will result in much longer battery life Calculating a battery bank size based on 50 discharge cycling is generally considered to be a good compromise between long battery life and size 13 BATTERIES To achieve 50 cycling you should calculate your amp hour consumption between charging cycles and use a battery bank with twice that capacity Each AC appliance or tool has a rating plate on it and will be rated in either AC amps or watts or AC VA volt amps apparent power To calculate amp hour consumption use one of the formulas to the right to calculate the DC amp hour draw for a
39. n a manually engaged Equalizing Charge cycle is possible Simple automatic operation is made possible by the microprocessor in the Freedom Inverter Charger In most cases no attention or maintenance is required Electronic Protection Fast acting electronic circuits protect the inverter from overloads and short circuits Other protection includes a low and high battery voltage cutoff and automatic shutdown if an over temperature condition occurs When the fault condition is corrected the unit will automatically reset Example remove overload charge batteries or allow to cool Battery type selection is set on the front of the unit or with an optional remote Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Circuit Breaker Protection The Freedom Inverter Charger is supplemental breaker protected The INVERT CHARGE breaker on the front of the unit protects against sustained inverter charger over current conditions These breakers are reset by pushing the button back in The output circuit breakers protect the output AC circuits Models are available with one or two outputs Thermostat Controlled Cooling Freedom Inverter Chargers are equipped with a thermostatically controlled fan that cools the unit so it can operate continually at its rated units with only supplemental circuit breakers between the unit and the load Appropriate wire gauges must be used throughout the installation Refer to NEC specifica
40. nstructions The jumper is not installed in the AUX Switch Port on the front panel of the inverter when the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument is used See page 23 for more details BATTERY TYPES Use only deep cycle batteries with your Freedom Inverter Charger These fall into three broad categories wet cell gel cell and Advanced AGM Absorbed Glass Mat batteries Wet Cell Batteries True deep cycle wet cell batteries are characterized by relatively thick internal plates that are alloyed with antimony Common 12 volt marine RV deep cycle batteries are acceptable Golf cart batteries perform well and may have a longer life These 6 volt batteries must be used in series connected in pairs High quality deep cycle batteries offer good performance and are available in a wide variety of sizes BATTERIES Wet cell batteries will give off gas as a natural result of charging and will experience some water loss It is very important that the electrolyte level be checked frequently and topped off with distilled water when necessary Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance Never allow the top of the battery plates to be exposed to air as contamination of the cell will result Keep the top of batteries clean Always provide adequate ventilation for the battery storage compartment Do not use ordinary car batteries or engine starting batteries with your inverter charger Beware of
41. nually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC Input 1 must be supplied power from a 30 Amp breaker and neutral in the main panel and is used to power the charger and transfer up to 30 Amps through to the inverter loads connected to AC Output 1 AC Input 2 must be supplied by a second 30 Amp breaker in the main panel which transfers through the inverter to AC Output 2 These two input breakers can be supplied by the same phase or by opposite phases The inverter AC outputs supply a separate sub panel The appliance and outlet loads are then supplied with power from the in verter hot and inverter neutral buses in the sub panel If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shore or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the Main AC Panel If only AC Input 1 is supplied power the unit will charge and transfer up to 30 Amps through to both groups of inverter loads AC output 1 and 2 The charger will power share with both groups of inverter loads If only AC Input 2 is supplied power the unit will not charge and will only transfer 30 Amps through to the inverter loads connected to AC Output 2 only 46 Lv Freedom 458 Installation Option 4 Freedom 458 Model 20 D D 25 D D 30 D D 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel L2 L1 Dual Input Dual Output 30 Amp Transfer of two Legs of
42. ny warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms e The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or e The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or e The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty 36 WARRANTY What does this warranty not cover This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service cent
43. o not block any of the vents or louvers The thermostat controlled fan pulls air from outside the unit It pulls air across the internal components particularly the trans former and heat sinks then out the fan vent 3 Keep the inverter charger out of the elements and out of direct contact with water or spray Failure to do so may result in premature malfunction from corrosion and void the warranty 4 Mount the unit as close to the batteries as possible but not in the presence of flammable fumes or in an enclosed battery compartment WARNING Do not mount the unit in an enclosed battery compartment Take precautions to keep dirt and spray off the unit 22 5 Keep the overall length of each battery cable less than 10 feet Do not use frame ground or a ground bonding system as a current carrying conductor Run the negative cable directly to the battery bank If the positive and negative cables run parallel to each other twist the cables together This will minimize the inductive adverse effects of cable length Be sure the cable size meets with NEC requirements for your installation 6 Make sure all wiring conforms to local and national electrical codes If in doubt consult with a qualified electrician 7 To meet electrical codes a UL Listed DC Rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive battery cable within 18 inches of the battery post This fuse is intended to protect the battery and cables
44. of like voltage and capacity would have all positive terminals connected to a conductor and all negative terminals connected to another conductor If two 12 volt batteries of 50 ampere hour capacity each are connected in parallel the circuit voltage is 12 volts and the ampere hour capacity of the combination is 100 ampere hours Current The rate of flow of electricity or the movement rate of electrons along a conductor It is comparable to the flow of a stream of water The unit of measure for current is ampere Cycle In a battery one discharge plus one recharge equals one cycle Direct Current DC Current that flows continuously in one direction such as that from batteries photovoltaics alternators chargers and DC generators 33 GLOSSARY Equalize Charge A controlled overcharge of the batteries which brings all cells up to the same voltage potential extends the battery life restores capacity and mixes the electrolyte This can only be done using the Freedom Remote Control Panel or a Link Instrument Gel Cell Battery A type of battery that uses a gelled electrolyte solution These batteries are sealed and are virtually maintenance free Not all sealed batteries are the gel cell type GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter A protective device that rapidly de energizes a circuit when current to ground exceeds a predetermined value Ground The reference potential of a circuit In automotive use the result of attach
45. or power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the Main AC Panel Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation 48 6p Freedom 458 Installation Option 5 Freedom 458 Model 15 S D 20 S D 12 VDC Battery Bank 15 or 20 Amp Branch Circuit Outlets 15 A min 14 3 AWG wire D a 20 A min 12 3 AWG wire Class T Fuse GFCI AC Output 2 AC Output 1 AC Input 1 AC Wire Colors Hot Black Freedom 458 Neutral White Inverter Charger Ground Green bare 12 or 14 AWG Wire Single Input Dual Output 30 Amp Transfer that Power Shares with the Charger 15 or 20 S D Models available with 15 15 15 20 or 20 20 Amp branch rated circuit breakers Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation Always consult National Electrical Codes for GF Cl installation requirements From Shore or Generator L1 Neu Gnd Neutral Bus Ground Bus Main AC Panel Xantrex Technology Inc Toll Free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService xantrex com www xantrex com 445 0193 01 01 Rev 2 Printed in the U S A
46. ove you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility 38 INSTALLATION EXAMPLES Installation examples for the new Freedom 458 Series Inverter Chargers Shorepower configurations Systems with one 30 Amp single phase shorepower source with optional generator Systems with two 30 Amp shorepower sources with optional generator Systems with a 50 Amp 120 Volt single phase 3 wire shorepower source with optional generator Systems with a 50 Amp 120 240 Volt split phase 4 wire shorepower source with optional generator Inverter charger configurations Single Input Single Output Freedom 458 Model 10 15 20 25 and 30 Single Input Dual Output Freedom 458 Model 15 S D or 20 S D only Dual Input Dual Output Freedom 458 Model 20 D D 25 D D and 30 D D Can be connected with single in single out mode Can be connected with dual in single out mode Can be connected with dual in dual out mode The following installation examples are the most commonly used applications involving specific shorepower connections generator power options and AC load configurations Fre
47. ower or generator power without performing the following steps 1 Test the inverter function e With no loads connected to the output of the inverter turn the INVERT Switch ON The INVERT LED should be blinking green If using a remote turn ON the inverter with the switch on the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument e The Freedom Inverter Charger will produce a slight buzz If using a Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument the INVERT CHARGE LEDs will illuminate and the voltage indicator will display the battery voltage The DC Amps LED will not be lit because the unit is in the idle mode INSTALLATION WARNING Do not turn the inverter ON before eliminating any possibility of backfeed e Add a load of 7 watts or more to the output of the inverter A 40 watt incandescent light bulb will work fine The DC Amps LEDs on the remote will indicate the DC draw from the battery through the inverter e Leave the load connected and turn OFF the INVERT mode by pressing the INVERT switch or turn OFF the INVERT mode from the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument 2 Test the transfer function e Be sure the unit is OFF the INVERT and CHARGE LEDs are not illuminated Apply shorepower If there is a backfeed in the installation the unit will protect itself the LOW BATTERY and OVERTEMP OVERLOAD LED will both be blinking rapidly five times per second Do not proceed until the backfeed condition has been cor
48. ply an equalizing charge Refer to the Remote Control Panel or the Link Instrument Owner s Manual for more information 16 The battery charger stages are Stage 1 Bulk Charge During the bulk charge stage most of the energy that has been consumed during discharge is returned to the battery bank This phase is engaged as soon as the battery charger is activated Full rated charger current is delivered to the battery bank until the acceptance charge voltage limit is reached This results in a relatively rapid recharge Generally a wet cell battery bank should not be charged at a rate that exceeds 25 of its capacity BATTERY CHARGING Gel cell and Advanced AGM batteries can accept a higher rate of charge Consult the manufacturer for specifications Stage 2 Acceptance Charge The acceptance stage immediately follows the bulk charge stage During this stage the battery voltage is held constant at the bulk charge voltage limit and the current gradually ramps down During this stage the battery is accepting its final amount of charge current and the last of the sulfate on the plates is removed The acceptance stage lasts until the charge current reaches the transition point A timer will terminate the acceptance stage if this current level is not reached ACCEPTANCE TO FLOAT TRANSITION POINTS Freedom 10 10 Ampere DC Freedom 15 amp 15D 12 Ampere DC 15 Ampere DC 15 Ampere DC 15 Ampere DC Freedom 20 amp 20D Fre
49. power 60 Amps total Two Neutral buses are required if Shore Power is supplied from 2 separate 30 A sources Class T Fuse Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation Neutral 2 Bud Neutral 1 Bus From Shore or Generator L2 L1 Neu Gnd AC Output 2 AC Output 1 Neutral Bus Ground Bus AC Input 2 AC Input 1 Main AC Panel AC Wire Colors Freedom 458 Hot Black Inverter Charger Neutral White Ground Green bare Installation Option 5 for Freedom 15 S D and 20 S D The inverter is used in Single Input Dual Output mode The AC loads are split between main loads and two branch circuits containing inverter loads AC output 1 and AC out put 2 The external sources of AC power can be a single 30 Amp shorepower source or a 30 Amp breaker from a panel fed by a 50 Amp 120 Volt single phase 3 wire shorepower source 1 leg of a 50 Amp 120 240 Volt split phase 4 wire shorepower source or a gen erator The charger shares power with the inverter loads only In this installation example one single phase shorepower source is available or only one leg of a split phase source is used to supply the AC input of the inverter charger It is highly recommended that only the lighter appliance and outlet circuits be connected to the Inverter branch circuits AC Output
50. power consumption of the were fe Pe Pet PP _ De toads when sizing the Crema o f pefef eo battery bank comer te 1 arowa om fojoj 1 eme a f p e e e ee e e Coffee Maker ECE eee e ME ermene me fe Po ee on o o o f NOTE Certain laser printers breadmakers a Cee e digital clocks and appliance tool chargers Number in each box represents the total Amp hours used 12 volt DC based on various continuous run times may not operate on modified sine wave Note refrigeration is typically calculated using a 1 3 duty cyle 14 BATTERY CHARGING Battery Charging Completely charging wet cell deep cycle batteries requires the battery voltage to be raised beyond what is known as the gassing point This is the voltage at which the battery begins to bubble and gas is given off If charging stops short of this point sulfate is left on the plates and deterioration of the battery begins The gassing point will vary with battery temperature At 77 F the gassing point of a 12 volt battery is about 14 0 volts AGM and Gel cell batteries must not be charged to their gassing point In fact high voltage charging that gasses these batteries is harmful to them They typically require a lower bulk charge voltage and a higher float voltage than wet cell batteries Consult the battery manufacturer for specifications Freedom Battery Chargers Freedom battery chargers are designed to over
51. r should be in operation The CHARGE LED will blink for 8 seconds After the 8 seconds the unit will enter the charge mode and the LED will be illuminated NOTE When using Temperature Sensitive Charging this time may be longer NOTE When AC is available the unit will automatically default to charge mode without the operator setting the unit in CHARGE mode It is necessary to press the CHARGE switch OFF if you do not want to charge Verify the charger is working by using a voltmeter The battery voltage should gradually increase If using a Freedom Remote Control Panel the DC Amps LED indicates the current the charger is putting out and the DC Volts LED indicates an increase in battery voltage 30 TROUBLESHOOTING LED STATUS LED Status Operation Status INVERT CHARGE LOW BATTERY OVERTEMP OVERLOAD Solid Green Blinking Green OFF OFF Inverting Charger ready but no Normal external AC available Blinking Solid Green OFF OFF Inverter is in standby Normal charging current Green Battery is being charged limited if AC load exceeds Power Sharing setting Blinking Inverter is in standby If AC power is removed Green Charger manually turned off and reapplied the charger will automatically turn ON Solid Green ai Inverter OFF Charging Reset the inverter by pushing INVERT button LED should blink Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Red Inverting Charger ready but no Warning Battery voltage external AC available Batte
52. rected e Once shorepower has been applied to the unit there will be approximately an 8 second delay Then the unit should transfer shorepower and power the load If this does not happen do not proceed If the LOW BATTERY and OVER LOAD OVERTEMP LEDs are blinking rapidly or if you are using a Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument check the panel for backfeed indication The panel will show an overload condition Eliminate the backfeed condition 29 INSTALLATION e Testing for backfeed If a backfeed e Turn the INVERT ON the green LED condition is indicated disconnect from should blink Remove shorepower and the shorepower and disconnect the AC output inverter should automatically pick up the AC wires on the inverter Make sure the inverteris load when shorepower is removed OFF Apply shorepower and measure for voltage between the black and white wires that NOTE For low power system shutdown were attached to the inverter output feeding the mode both the INVERT and CHARGE LEDs electrical panel or loads not the inverter output must be OFF wires If there is voltage on these wires a backfeed condition exists and must be Repeat the test for transfer and battery corrected or damage will result charger with the generator if you have one 3 Test the battery charger function Congratulations you have completed a e With shorepower applied and the successful installation transfer switch engaged the battery charge
53. ry less than 10 or more than Voltage Warning 15 volts 10V lt VDC gt 15V Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Red Inverting Charger ready but no Warning Inverter shutdown external AC available Over temperature Warning Blinking Green Slow Blinking Battery Voltage shutdown Inverter Shutdown 10V lt VDC gt 15V Operation will resume when battery reaches 13 5 volts Blinking Green Slow Blinking Charger ready but no external Operation will automatically Red AC power available Charger resume after unit has over temperature Shutdown cooled down Blinking Green Fast Blinking Inverter Overload Shutdown Reduce AC load Manually Red restart the system Blinking Green Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Backfeed Shutdown Incorrect Correct AC in wiring before Red AC wiring use Manually restart the system Red Could be either ON or OFF status 31 32 Alternating Current AC An electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals Sources of alternating current are shore power generator power inverter power or household current Ampere Amp A The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through a circuit Ampere hour Amp Hr Ah A unit of measure for a battery s electrical storage capacity obtained by multiplying the current in amperes by the time in hours of discharge Example a battery which delivers 5 amperes for 20 hours delivers 5 amperes times 20 hours or 100 Ah of capacity Ampere Hour
54. s The output is a modified sine wave and is compatible with most appliances tools and other 120 VAC equipment Note Certain laser printers breadmakers digital clocks and small battery chargers may not operate on modified sine wave An idle mode reduces battery power consumption when loads are removed from the inverter There is a low battery cutout protection circuit and momentary surge power of more than twice the inverter rating for start ing electric motors High efficiency ensures the longest possible battery life between charges e The internal transfer switch allows the Freedom Inverter Charger to be connected to an external AC source and transfer the source power through directly to the loads When the external AC power source is disconnected the transfer switch allows automatic switching back to the inverter The Freedom Inverter Charger operates as a self contained backup power system just add batteries e Freedom battery chargers are electronically controlled and rated at a maximum output current Freedom 10 50 amps DC Freedom 15 amp 15D 75 amps DC Freedom 20 amp 20D 100 amps DC Freedom 25 130 amps DC Freedom 30 140 amps DC They are designed to rapidly and optimally charge wet gel or Absorbed Glass Mat AGM cell deep cycle batteries Battery charging is automatically accomplished in three stages Bulk Charge Acceptance Charge and Float Charge Using a Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentatio
55. s own 30 Amp source of power AC input 1 and the other 30 Amp source AC input 2 transfers through the inverter to the inverter loads AC output 2 There is no power sharing between the charger and the inverter loads in this mode It is highly recommended that only the lighter appliance and outlet circuits be connected to the Inverter AC Panel These loads are supplied power through the inverter in transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The heavier loads such as space heaters stove water heater air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC Input 1 must be supplied power from a 30 Amp breaker and neutral in the main panel and is used to power the charger only AC Input 2 must be supplied by a second 30 Amp breaker and neutral in the main panel which transfers through the inverter to AC Output 2 These two input breakers can be supplied by the same phase or by opposite phases The inverter AC Output 2 supplies a separate sub panel The appliance and outlet loads are then supplied with power from the inverter hot and inverter neutral bus in the su
56. s visible when the cover plate is removed Note Green wires are connected to the AC Ground Strip Black saidscckadeecd Hot or Line i Sac ee Se ee BR ae Soe dew Neutral Conventional metal strain reliefs are provided These can be replaced with plastic strain reliefs for additional corrosion resistance or 3 4 inch conduit fittings if the wiring will be routed through a conduit Appropriate wire gauges must be used throughout the installation Refer to NEC specifications AC Input All inputs from other AC sources must be protected by branch circuit rated circuit breakers In the United States no additional circuit breakers are required between the inverter charger and the loads if the service to the inverter charger is protected by a 20 ampere branch circuit rated breaker This also applies to Dual Input models where the inputs may be 20 amperes each In Canada 15 ampere branch circuit s maximum shall provide the service If a 30 ampere service supplies the inverter charger additional 20 ampere 15 ampere in Canada maximum branch circuit INSTALLATION rated circuit breakers will be required between the inverter charger and the loads Feed one or two 3 conductor AC input wire s through the strain relief and into the AC wiring compartment Allow 6 inches of individual insulated black white and green wire to work with Strip 1 2 inch of insulation off each conductor and connect to the pigtails Black to Black
57. single phase 3 wire shorepower source 1 leg of a 50 Amp 120 240 split phase 4 wire shorepower source or a generator The charger shares power with the inverter loads only In this installation example one single phase shorepower source is available or only one leg of a split phase source is used to supply the AC input of the inverter charger It is highly recommended that only the lighter appliance and outlet circuits be connected to the Inverter AC Panel These loads are supplied power through the inverter in charge transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The charger shares power with the inverter loads only and can transfer up to 30 Amps The heavier loads such as space heaters stove water heater air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC input must be supplied power from a 30 Amp breaker in the main panel and from the main neutral bus The inverter s AC output supplies a separate sub panel The appliance and outlet loads are then supplied with power from the inverter hot and neutral bus in the sub panel When installing a Freedom 20 D D
58. t products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your merchant If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free 1 604 422 2777 direct Fax 1 604 420 2145 Email CustomerService xantrex com Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual For some products Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities In a
59. thorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem e o op 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the ab
60. tional Remote Control Panels Batteries 4 Battery Types Battery Interconnection Battery Bank Ratings and Sizing Battery Charging Freedom Battery Chargers Battery Charger Voltage Settings Installation Precautions Installation Key Installation Points Grounding Neutral Bonding AC Wiring AC Input AC Output Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Remote Control Wiring TSC Temperature Sensor DC Wiring Battery Cable Fusing Power ON Checks TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Troubleshooting 31 5g LED Fault Status Glossary aana 33 Specifications 055 35 Warranty aaaeeeaa 36 Installation Examples 39 ae 10 11 15 are 4 ry 2 Not recommended for use in a marine environment INTRODUCTION This owner s manual describes the Freedom 458 Series Inverter Chargers from Xantrex These units perform three distinct functions 1 DC to AC power inverting 2 Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power 3 Automatic three stage battery charging plus manual battery equalizing e The inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC power at a crystal controlled frequency from a deep cycle battery bank and is rated at Freedom 10 1000 watts Freedom 15 amp 15D 1500 watts Freedom 20 amp 20D 2000 watts Freedom 25 2500 watts Freedom 30 3000 watt
61. tions Circuit Breaker Protection INV CHG OUT 1 OUT 2 15 N A N A N A NA 15 20 20 15 20 15 20 Circuit breaker configurations include 15 15 15 20 and 20 20 Note Supplemental circuit breakers are reset by pushing the button back in The fault must be removed before resetting the circuit breaker Inte gral branch circuit rated breakers are reset by setting the appropriate breaker switch to the on position The fault must be removed before re setting the circuit breaker If a 30 ampere service supplies the input to the unit a model with integral branch circuit rated breakers allows direct wiring from the unit to the load Inverter Idle Circuit This automatic energy saving feature reduces battery power consumption when no AC load is present Response from idle is instantaneous In most cases the operation of the idle circuit is not noticeable Use of the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation allows the idle threshold to be adjusted The unit does not put out 120 volts when in idle To bring the unit out of the idle condition apply a load Low and High Battery Shutdown When in invert mode if the battery voltage drops to 10 0 volts the inverter will automatically shut off Charge the batteries to 13 5 volts to automatically resume operation Voltage shutdown also occurs for a high battery condition at 15 5 volts Operation will resume automatically when the battery voltage drops below 15 5 volts
62. tup features include selection of Idle Threshold Battery Type and Battery Capacity a Xantrex Freedom Remote Control Panel ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL PANELS Link Instrument Advanced remote control panels are also available the Link 1000 2000 and 2000 R LINK 1000 Link 1000 controls the Freedom Inverter Charger and provides complete battery state of charge information including DC voltage current amp hours consumed Time Remaining and historical data for a single battery bank Battery Status aa os Charger Status e e m acin Chg Accept Float xantrex Link 1000 LINK 1000 OROLIORO e e Charge Invert PWR Share Idle Mode ize A Equaliz 10 LINK 2000 The Link 2000 has the same features as the Link 1000 providing inverter charger control and complete battery state of charge information It monitors two battery banks LINK 2000 e xantrex Battery elnvert Idle Mode Charger Pwr Share Status AC In Charge Accept Float LINK 2000 R The Link 2000 R adds the ability to regulate an engine driven alternator The precision regulator in the Link 2000 R allows the alternator to be controlled as a three stage battery charging system If a Link Instrument is used to control the inverter charger refer to the Link Owner s Manual for setup and control information Refer to the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link Owner s Manual for installation and operation i
63. ware Stackup F Lock Washer Diagram Flat Washer Battery Cable Inverter Charger CAUTION Improper stackup may result in excessive heat and damage to the unit WARNING Freedom Inverter Chargers are not protected against DC reverse polarity Be very careful to connect the negative and positive cables correctly or damage will result and the warranty will be void e Remove the positive battery cable terminal cover from the unit and attach the battery cable Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch pounds and 180 inch pounds Replace the cover for the positive terminal The negative cable should be connected directly to the negative post of the house or auxiliary battery bank or the ground side of a current shunt Tighten securely The positive battery cable must be fused and connected to the positive post of the house or auxiliary battery bank or through a selector switch to one or more battery banks A spark may be generated when the final battery connection is made This is normal do not be alarmed However do not make the final connection in the presence of flammable fumes If multiple batteries are used the interconnecting jumper cables must be the same AWG or larger as those connected to the inverter charger NOTE If installing in a vehicle do not use the vehicle frame as the negative conductor Freedom 20 POSITIVE Battery Cable Cover on INSTALL
64. y restart Correct the fault condition and manually resta the system LOW BATTERY AND OVERTEMP OVER LOAD Red LEDs e When both LEDs are blinking an AC backfeed has been detected A backfeed occurs when AC power from an external source is connected to the output of the inverter Inspect wiring for possible input output wiring error This condition will damage the unit and must be corrected before further operation Overtemp rt Low Remote TSC Auxiliary Port Battery h TSC Temperature Sensitive Charging This provides for the connection of a sensor to measure battery temperature for compensated charging If no sensor is connected the charge voltage levels are set to defaults based on battery type OPTIONAL REMOTES If using one of the remotes refer to the installation instructions included with the remote Note When a Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link is installed the jumper included in the parts plastic bag is not used in the Auxiliary Switch Port AUX SWITCH on the front panel of the inverter charger See page 23 for more details OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PANELS Freedom Remote Control Panel An optional remote control panel is available The LED bar graphs on the remote control panel show battery voltage and DC current in both inverter and charger modes Easy to see red yellow and green LEDs show the battery state of charge Power Sharing charger ON OFF inverter ON OFF controls are provided Se

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