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1. Figure 1 11 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom HF 1800 1 32 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only NIZ FreedomHF IC 02 Configuration fm Page Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM db Configuration Chapter 2 explains how to configure the Freedom HF to best meet your electrical system requirements It covers the following e Setting battery types on the main unit on page 2 2 Adjusting display alarm and charging current settings on page 2 3 2 1 This guide for use by qualified installers only b DE db NIZ FreedomHF IC 02 Configuration fm Page 2 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit You can attach different types of lead acid batteries to the Freedom HF Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process WARNING Fire hazard Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire The settings can be changed by adjusting the dip switches found on the main unit behind the display panel Battery Dip Switch Setting Bulk Absorption Float Type Switch 1 Switch 2 Fixed OFFIOFF 13 5 13 5 Flooded OFFION default 14 4 13 5 GEL ONIOFF 14 2 13 8 AGM ONION 14 3 13 4 To adjust the battery type setting By default the battery type is set to Flooded OFFION
2. 1 29 Testing in Shore Power Mode 1 30 Drip Shield Installation For Marine Installations 1 31 2 Configuration 975 0395 01 01 an Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit 2 2 Adjusting Display Alarm and Charging Current Settings 2 3 This guide for use by qualified installers only XI lt A Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM A xii Specifications Electrical Specifications Inverter Mode A 2 Electrical Specifications Charge Mode A 3 Environmental Specifications A 4 System Specifications A 4 Physical Specifications A 4 Regulatory Approvals A 4 Inverter Overload Operation A 5 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature A 6 Charger Output Current vs AC Input Voltage A 7 Marine Installation Diagram Marine Installation B 2 This guide for use by qualified installers only ui La m ls
3. NIZ DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 2 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Electrical Specifications Inverter Mode A 2 DC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 10 5V 15 5V 10 5V 15 5V Safe non operating voltage range 0 16 Vdc 0 16 Vdc Normal voltage 12 5V 12 5V Nominal current at full load 100A 180A AC Output Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Output voltage 115 Vac 115 Vac Continuous povver 1 0kW 25 C 1 8kW 25 C Surge power 17A 30A 2kW for 200 ms 3 6kW for 300 ms Max short circuit current 55A peak 55A peak Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Wave shape Modified Sinewave Modified Sinewave Power derating above 40 C ambient temp See Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature on page A 6 Peak efficiency 28790 28790 Full load efficiency 28090 28090 Other Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 No load input povver producing lt 10W lt 10W output voltage Off mode current draw SimA SimA 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o di A 4 NIZ DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 3 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM e _ Hectrical Specifications Charge Mode Electrical Specifications Charge Mode AC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 90 130 Vac 90 130 Vac Nominal curre
4. See Important note below See Important note below GENERATOR CM DI el FH Dr Del See Important i Gl note below TRANSFER SWITCH CM DI AC OUTLETS INVERTER LOADS INVERTER SUBPANEL jO PO SHORE POWER gt MAIN AC PANEL Figure 1 6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel In this wiring diagram the AC input to the Freedom HF comes from the main AC panel which contains the input circuit breaker The AC output wiring is routed to a separate inverter subpanel with a dedicated circuit breaker Important The generator must have its neutral bonded to ground If it is not bonded a bonding jumper must be installed between the neutral and ground at the generator s output or at the generator side of the transfer switch Also both the main AC panel and the inverter subpanel must not have a permanent neutral to ground bonds installed 1 22 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 23 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Basic Installation Procedures CAUTION Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line See Important note below MAIN AC PANEL TRANSFER SWITCH See Important note below AC OUTLETS ojjelle INVERTER LOADS SHORE power gt Input breakers must be provided by inst
5. Freedom HF Inverter Charger Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Installation Guide amp Ais Freedom HF Install Guide book Page ii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Y D di ei xantrex Freedom HF Inverter Charger Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified installers only e NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page ii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc is a world leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility scale systems for wind solar batteries fuel cells microturbines and backup power applications in both grid connected and stand alone systems Xantrex products include inverters battery chargers programmable power supplies and variable speed drives that convert supply control clean and distribute electrical power Trademarks Freedom HF Inverter Charger is a trademark of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Xantrex Freedom HF Inverter Charger Installation Guide December 2007 Xantrex International All rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITI
6. amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xv Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM l db Tables Table 1 1 Required AC Wire Size vs Breaker Rating 1 9 Table 1 2 Recommended Cable Sizes 1 10 Table 1 3 Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size 1 14 Table 1 4 Required AC wire size vs required breaker rating 1 16 Table 1 5 Color codes for typical AC wiring 1 16 Table 2 1 Charging Current Guidelines 2 5 Table A 1 Charging Voltage A 7 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only XV t de Ais Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xvi Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM xvi This guide for use by qualified installers only Y D di db QP FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 1 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Installation Chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a Freedom HF Inverter Charger Installation It covers the following b Materials list Safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installation Sample installation tools and materials High level overview of installation steps Installation procedures starting on page 1 5 including mounting and connecting the equipment gr
7. For complete information on how to operate maintain and troubleshoot the Freedom HF unit see the Freedom HF Inverter Charger Owners Guide Doc Part Number 975 0390 01 01 Recreational Fleet Vehicle or Marine installation The Guide provides safety guidelines detailed planning and setup information as well as procedures for installing the inverter charger unit It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install a Freedom HF Inverter Charger installation Installers should be technicians or electricians who are certified for the type of specific installation Organization This Guide is organized into two chapters and two appendixes Chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a Freedom HF Inverter Charger Installation Chapter 2 explains how to configure the Freedom HF to best meet your electrical system requirements Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications Appendix B illustrates a typical marine installation for the Freedom HF This guide for use by qualified installers only se La lt s NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page iv Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide WARNING Warnings identify
8. Zi amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xiii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM l db Figures Figure 1 1 What s In The Box 1 2 Figure 1 2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation 1 6 Figure 1 3 Approved Mounting Orientations 1 13 Figure 1 4 DC Panel Connections 1 14 Figure 1 5 Freedom HF AC Wiring Compartment 1 17 Figure 1 6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 1 22 Figure 1 7 AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel 1 23 Figure 1 8 DCEnd 1 24 Figure 1 9 DC Cable Connections 1 27 Figure 1 10 Drip Shields 1 31 Figure 1 11 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom HF 1800 1 32 Figure 2 1 Dip Switches Default Settings Shown 2 2 Figure 2 2 Display Panel 2 3 Figure B 1 Typical Marine Installation B 3 PI 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only xiii Bes qu de Ais Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xiv Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM xiv This guide for use by qualified installers only Y D di
9. High internal temperature e High AC output power Physical Specifications Unit Dimensions and Weight Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Length 15 5 393mm 18 0 457mm Width 9 5 241mm 9 5 241mm Height 4 2 106mm 4 2 106mm Weight 10 Ibs 4 5 kg 12 8 Ibs 5 8 kg Regulatory Approvals ETL approved to CSA 107 1 UL458 and UL458 Marine Supplement drip shield with product number 808 9531 required A 4 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only b QP DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 5 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Inverter Overload Operation Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how long measured in seconds the Freedom HF will operate for a given output current measured in Amps Both Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 1800 are represented in the illustration below The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 C ji m Freedom HF 1000 Time sec Freedom HF 1800 4000 1600 1400 1200 1000 Output Current Amps 9 5 0395 01 01 A 5 This guide for use by qualified installers only dix lt Zi NIZ DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 6 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature abo
10. 1 Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches 2 Use the tip of your fingernail or a small screw driver with a flat tip to adjust the switches OFF b v ON Switch 1 Switch 2 Figure 2 1 Dip Switches Default Settings Shown E This guide for use by qualified installers only _ 975 0395 01 01 S amp FreedomHF IC 02 Configuration fm Page 3 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM amp db Adjusting Display Alarm and Charging Current Settings Adjusting Display Alarm and Charging Current Settings The two display panel buttons can be used to adjust the following What is being displayed on the screen To disable or enable the audible alarm and e To change the charging current FREEDOM pan L LI Input Voltage V Input Current A O Output Power KW HF 1000 Figure 2 2 Display Panel To adjust what is being displayed on the screen By default the screen displays the Input Voltage value in Volts and the Input Voltage LED is illuminated 1 Press the Select button once The display will show the DC Input Current and the DC Input Current LED will illuminate The value is displayed on the screen as Amps 2 Press the Select button once again The display will show the AC Output Power and the AC Output Power LED will illuminate The value is displayed on the screen as kWatts 3 Press the Select button once again The display will show the D
11. JU De Fuse disconnect or circuit breaker 12V Deep Cycle Battery AC Load Panel A Battery Isolator 0 o 9 To Engine Starting Battery O O Engine Negative Bus or DC Ground Bus Shorepower Figure B 1 Typical Marine Installation 975 0395 01 01 B 3 This guide for use by qualified installers only e Ais Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 4 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM B 4 Y D di Ais Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 5 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Y D di amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 6 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Xantrex Technology Inc 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice xantrex com www xantrex com 975 0395 01 01 Printed in China La P US
12. 11 Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps to purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion Remove all metal items like rings bracelets and watches when working with batteries Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters your eye immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention i
13. 120 Vac 60Hz sine wave AC power Since the DC charging current limit of the Freedom HF may be configured to provide as little as 2A it is possible to use very small generators with the Freedom HF to charge batteries The Freedom HF has been tested with generators of various sizes including some as small as 700W Most safety requirements and electrical codes require the Freedom HF s AC and DC inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used to supply the Freedom HF must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for use on 120 Vac branch circuits The wire used between the breaker and the Freedom HF input must be sized adequately to carry current up to the rating of the input breaker and in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation 1 7 This guide for use by qualified installers only o vw Y lt a QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 8 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM AC Distribution Panels AC Output The circuit breaker or fuse must be rated at no more than the rating of the input breaker in the installation and must be approved for use on 120 Vac branch circuits The wire used between the Freedom HF and the AC output breaker must be of adequate size to match the AC input circuit bre
14. C and assuming an ambient temperature of up to 30 C Ensure that your breakers and fuses have suitable temperature ratings for your wiring Other codes and regulations may also be applicable to your installation Table 1 1 Required AC Wire Size vs Breaker Rating Breaker Size 10A 15A 20A 30A Minimum Wire Size 14AWG 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG The neutral conductor of the Freedom HF s AC output circuit i e AC Output Neutral is automatically connected to the safety ground during inverter operation When AC utility power is present and the Freedom HF is charging this connection is not present so that the utility neutral i e AC Input Neutral is only connected to utility ground at your source This conforms to National Electrical Code which requires that separately derived AC sources such as inverters and generators to have their neutral conductors tied to ground in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility is tied to ground in only one place Check the regulations for your specific application to ensure that the installation will comply with the necessary requirements In other words the AC Input Neutral and Output Neutral must be isolated from each other This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries the DC disconnect and over current protection device and the Freedom HF Most mobile installations require multi strand insulated cables for flexibility and durability in high vibration environm
15. national electrical wiring codes Do not connect the output leads of the inverter to any incoming AC source To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring continuing from 15 of Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires on page 1 15 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Install the required value of circuit breaker in the AC load panel see Figure 1 6 on page 1 22 and Figure 1 7 on page 1 23 3 Remove the left hand side AC wiring knockout from the front of the unit Important The applicable installation code may not allow you to run the AC IN and AC OUT vviring through the same AC knockout 4 Install one of the supplied strain relief clamps in the AC knockout 5 Locate the terminal block The two output terminals are labeled as follows AC Output L AC Output N A separate screw is provided to connect the AC output ground 6 Strip about 2 inches 50 mm from the jacket of the AC output cable The AC output cable may be either solid or stranded as required but must have three conductors and sized as in Table 1 4 on page 1 16 The AC terminal block accepts wire sizes up to No 10 AWG 7 Strip approximately 3 8 inch 10 mm off the insulation of each conductor 8 Run the AC cable through the left hand side strain relief clamp and into the wiring compartment 9 Fasten the Ground wire to the grounding screw 10 Using the 1 8 inch slot screwdriver loosen the wire attachment
16. proximity to each other AC Wiring For your reference the AC Wiring Compartment is shown in Figure 1 5 Compartment AC Wiring and You can plug loads 12 A continuous 15 A maximum directly into the GFCIs GFCI receptacle on the front panel of the Freedom HF You can also connect the inverter to an existing AC installation and then plug loads into GFCI receptacles connected to that circuit If you plan to use the Freedom HF with the GFCI installed on the unit proceed to Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables on page 1 24 If you plan to hard wire the Freedom HF AC input and output to an existing AC installation read this section AC wiring includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom HF and all wiring between the inverter the AC panels circuit breakers and the GFCIs The type and size of the wiring varies with the installation and load For some RV applications flexible multiple strand wire is required 975 0395 01 01 1 15 This guide for use by qualified installers only Dite si Page 16 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM e AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 1 4 is based on the U S National Electrical Code 2003 Ed and the Canadian Electrical Code assuming 2 conductor plus ground cable using 75 C wiring at an ambient temper
17. receptacle are connected to different lines AC Cabling 1 8 AC cabling includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom HF as well as all cabling between the Freedom HF and the AC output panels circuit breakers and loads The type and size of the wiring varies with the installation and load For example in high vibration environments such as marine or RV applications wire nuts may not be acceptable so crimp splices would be required In other applications flexible multiple strand wire may be required Installation codes usually specify solid or stranded overall size of the conductors and type and temperature rating of the insulation around the wire 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o l db e A FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 9 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM _ AC Output Neutral Bonding DC Cabling 975 0395 01 01 Basic Installation Procedures AC breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the wiring that is installed on the input and output AC circuits of the Freedom HF All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 1 1 gives some examples of wiring sizes based on the U S National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code These examples are based on using a 2 conductor plus ground cable rated at 75
18. wiring knockout from the front panel of the unit see Figure 1 5 on page 1 17 D Install one of the supplied strain relief clamps in the AC knockout Locate the terminal block The two input terminals are labeled as follows AC Input L AC Input N A separate screw is provided to connect the AC input ground see Figure 1 5 on page 1 17 AC input FREEDOM AC output ground screw ground screw Figure 1 5 Freedom HF AC Wiring Compartment HF 1000 AC knockout AC knockout xi 8 Strip about 2 inches 50 mm from the jacket of the AC input cable The AC input cable may be either solid or stranded as required but must have three conductors and be sized as in Table 1 4 on page 1 16 The AC terminal block accepts wire sizes up to No 10 AWG 9 Strip approximately 3 8 inch 10 mm from the insulation of each conductor 10 Run the AC cable through the right hand side strain relief clamp and into the wiring compartment 11 Fasten the Ground wire to the grounding screw 12 Using the 1 8 inch slot screwdriver loosen the wire attachment screws on the terminals A CAUTION Reverse polarity Improper connections connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor for example will cause the Freedom HF to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty 975 0395 01 01 1 17 T
19. 1 01 Basic Installation Procedures A GFCI is a device that de energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to blovy the circuit breaker GFCIs are intended to protect people from electric shocks and are usually required in wet or damp locations Installations in marine and recreational vehicles require GFCI protection of branch circuits connected to the AC output of the Freedom HF The modified sine wave output of the Freedom HF is not equivalent to the waveform provided by electric utilities and compliance with UL and CSA standards requires that Xantrex test and recommend specific GFCIs that will work correctly with the Freedom HF For more information about GFCIs see the application note Using GFCI Receptacles on Xantrex Inverters and Inverter Chargers in the Document Library at www xantrex com support 1 11 This guide for use by qualified installers only _ _ UD WY QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 12 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Freedom HF A VVARNING Fire and explosion hazard This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Freedom HF in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes any space containing gasoline povve
20. C Input Voltage and the DC Input Voltage LED will illuminate The value is displayed on the screen as Volts _ 975 0395 01 01 2 3 This guide for use by qualified installers only t Va s A amp FreedomHF_IC_02 Configuration fm Page 4 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM 2 4 To adjust the alarm setting By default the alarm is set to ON Press and hold the Select button for two seconds The display shows ALO indicating that the alarm is OFF The display shows AL indicating that the alarm is ON Whenever the alarm setting is changed the display will temporarily show either ALD or AL P and after a few seconds will return to displaying what was on the screen prior to the adjustment Note The alarm setting will reset to its default setting when the Freedom HF s Inverter button is turned OFF then turned ON again To adjust the charging current By default the charging current is set to e 20A for the Freedom HF 1000 e 40A for the Freedom HF 1800 1 Press and hold the Inverter button for five seconds The unit vvill go into Charge Current Setting Mode 2 Press the Select button to toggle betvveen the different Amp ratings e 2 5 IJ 20 for the Freedom HF 1000 e CID 20 40 for the Freedom HF 1800 3 Choose the desired charging current by stopping at the value shown on the display To maximize unit performance see Table 2 1 Charging Current Guid
21. Freedom HF will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur These conditions can occur even if the inverter is off Do not connect the Freedom HF to an AC branch circuit that has high power consumption loads The Freedom HF will not operate electric heaters air conditioners stoves and other electrical appliances that consume more than 1000 watts Freedom HF 1000 or 1800 watts Freedom HF 1800 A Xantrex tested and approved GFCI must be connected to the Freedom HF AC output and on every receptacle connected to the AC hard wired installation Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to the Freedom HF Although you can reuse the factory installed GFCI Xantrex has also tested and approved the following GFCIs for use with the Freedom HF Make Model Hubbell GFR5252 Leviton 6598 8598 For more information about GFCIs see the application note Using GFCI Receptacles on Xantrex Inverters and Inverter Chargers in the Document Library at www xantrex com 975 0395 01 01 1 19 This guide for use by qualified installers only Ka d D amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 20 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM WARNING Shock fire and energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and
22. FreedomHF IC A Specifications fm Page 8 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Y D di amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 1 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM l db Marine Installation Diagram Appendix B illustrates a typical marine installation for the Freedom HF For a typical RV or Fleet installation see Figure 1 2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation on page 1 6 B 1 This guide for use by qualified installers only NIZ Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 2 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM db Marine Installation Figure B 1 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components 1 AC power supplied from a shore power connector 2 An AC source panel that includes a Max 30A circuit breaRer that supplies the Freedom HF 3 An AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom HF 4 Engine negative bus DC ground bus N DC power supplied by a battery bank and protected by a DC fuse in the positive cable Battery isolator DC alternator Starting battery o rn a Drip shield not shown B 2 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only La P A IZ do NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 3 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Marine Installation Engine Negative Bus or DC Ground Bus O
23. Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions v 1 Installation Materials List 1 2 Safety Instructions 1 3 Installation Codes 1 3 Installation Tools and Materials 1 4 High Level Overview of Installation Steps 1 4 Basic Installation Procedures 1 5 Step 1 Designing the Installation 1 6 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Freedom HF 1 12 Step 3 Mounting the Freedom HF 1 13 Connecting the Equipment Ground 1 14 Grounding Locations 1 14 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 1 15 General AC Wiring Considerations 1 15 AC Input Connections 1 16 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 1 19 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 1 24 DC Grounding 1 27 Step 7 Mounting the Display Panel 1 28 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 1 29 Testing in Invert Mode
24. HF to rain snow spray or bilge water To reduce risk of fire hazard do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the Freedom HF in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 3 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the Freedom HF with damaged or substandard wiring 4 The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex may result in risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 5 Do not operate the Freedom HF if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the Freedom HF is damaged see the Warranty section V This guide for use by qualified installers only Y lt NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page vi Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM 6 Do not disassemble the Freedom HF It contains no user serviceable parts See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the Freedom HF yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the Freedom HF before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the Freedom HF Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 8 The Freedom HF must be p
25. NG 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 LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL 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 AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW XANTREX COM Date and Revision December 2007 Rev A Part Number 975 0395 01 01 Product Numbers 806 1020 Freedom HF 1000 806 1840 Freedom HF 1800 Contact Information Telephone 1 800 670 0707 toll free North America 1 408 987 6030 direct Fax 1 800 994 7828 toll free North America Email customerservice xantrex com Web www xantrex com This guide for use by qualified installers only amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page iii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for setting up and installing a Freedom HF Installation
26. aker s rating The wiring from each AC output breaker to each of the loads must be adequately sized to carry the current rating of the individual AC output breaker Disconnect Devices Each system requires a method of disconnecting the AC circuits If the over current protection devices are circuit breakers they will also serve as the disconnects If fuses are used separate AC disconnect switches will be needed ahead of the fuses These will have to be a branch circuit rated for 120 Vac and have an appropriate current rating Most systems incorporate distribution centers both ahead of the Freedom HF the AC source panel and between the Freedom HF and the loads the AC load panel An AC source panel includes a main circuit breaker which serves as over current protection and as a disconnect for the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom HF The AC load panel can incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for individual load circuits CAUTION Equipment damage Do not connect the output of the Freedom HF to what is known as a multi wire branch circuit These are four wire circuits consisting of a ground neutral and two lines that are 180 degrees out of phase with each other from a standard 120 240V split phase circuit These circuits are commonly used in kitchens to power split receptacles where the top and bottom halves of a duplex
27. allers Figure 1 7 AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel 975 0395 01 01 In this wiring diagram the AC input to the Freedom HF comes directly from an AC source The AC source input wiring must be protected by an AC breaker of 30 A max The output wiring is routed to the main AC panel which is also protected by AC breakers or circuit breakers Important The generator must have its neutral bonded to ground If it is not bonded a bonding jumper must be installed between the neutral and ground at the generator s output or at the generator side of the transfer switch Also the main AC panel must not have a permanent neutral to ground bond installed 1 23 This guide for use by qualified installers only o FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 24 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION Before making the final DC connection check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom HF Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the Freedom HF and void your warranty This type of damage is easily detected A WARNING Fire hazard Use only copper wire rated 75 C minimum Make sure all DC connections are tight to a torque of 216 240 inch pounds 24 27Nm Loose connections will overheat Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the ter
28. ature of 30 C Other codes and regulations may be applicable to your installation kio Table 1 4 Required AC wire size vs required breaker rating Required Breaker Size Required Wire Size Freedom HF 30 A maximum 10 AWG There are two knockouts on the front panel for AC input and output wiring Use the supplied strain relief clamps to prevent damage to the wiring from tension being applied A CAUTION Equipment damage The AC wiring terminal block is split into input and output sections Damage to the inverter will occur if the unit is wired incorrectly When making the AC input and AC output connections observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire as described in Table 1 5 Table 1 5 Color codes for typical AC wiring Color AC Wire Black or Brown Line White or Blue Neutral Green Green Yellow Ground or bare copper AC Input Connections 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Install the required circuit breaker in the AC output panel supplying the unit See Figure 1 6 on page 1 22 3 Remove the screws securing the GFCI AC receptacle and remove it from the front panel 4 Disconnect the GFCI wiring if desired 1 16 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only e Va s A amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 17 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM A Basic Installation Procedures 5 Remove the left hand side AC
29. cember 24 2007 9 47 AM 9 To prevent sparking when making the connection ensure the disconnect battery selector switch is off 10 Attach the connector on the positive cable to the positive DC terminal on the inverter 11 Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied with the inverter Tighten the nut to a torque of 108 120 in Ibf 12 2 13 6 N m Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal but do not overtighten See Figure 1 9 DC Cable Connections on page 1 27 gt CAUTION Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation gt CAUTION Do not over tighten the nut on the DC input terminals Damage to the DC input terminals may result The maximum torque setting is 120 in Ibf 13 6 N m gt CAUTION Reverse polarity DC power connections to the Freedom HF must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter The fuse is not user replaceable and the inverter may need to be returned for servicing Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty 12 Before proceeding double check that the cable you have just installed connects the positive DC terminal of the inverter to the disconnect battery selector switch fuse holder and t
30. chnician or electrician db This section provides sample installation information as a guide for your installation For your convenience the overall procedure is divided into ten main steps O Step 1 Designing an installation Start on page 1 6 1 Step 2 Choosing a location for the Freedom HF Start on page 1 12 Step 3 Mounting the Freedom HF Start on page 1 13 Step 4 Connecting the AC input wires Start on page 1 15 Step 5 Connecting the AC output wires Start on page 1 19 Step 6 Connecting the DC cables Start on page 1 24 Step 7 Mounting the display panel Start on page 1 28 OOO 0040 Step 8 Testing your installation Start on page 1 29 _ 975 0395 01 01 1 5 This guide for use by qualified installers only t P A IZ do QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 6 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Step 1 Designing the Installation Most Freedom HF installations share common components and some of these are briefly described below Figure 1 2 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation Diagram on page B 1 Equipment Ground TU U Int DC Fuse Disconnect or RS Circuit Breaker N 12V Deep Cycle N Battery Battery Isolator AC Load Panel SL 1 to engine AC Source Pa
31. conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warning Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com iv 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o D NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page v Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT Read and save this Installation Guide for future reference This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Freedom HF Inverter Charger units Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 1800 WARNING Limitations on use The Freedom HF is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices 1 BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE FREEDOM HF READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THE FREEDOM HF THE BATTERIES AND ALL APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THIS GUIDE A CAUTION Risk of injury To reduce the risk of injury charge only 12 Vdc lead acid GEL AGM and Flooded rechargeable batteries Other battery types may burst causing personal injury and damage 2 Do not expose the Freedom
32. d read this entire Installation section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end Disconnect all AC and DC power sources to prevent accidental shock Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices Installation Codes 975 0395 01 01 Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation Some examples include the following The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical Code CEC The U S Code of Federal Regulations CFRs Canadian Standards Association CSA and the RV Industry Association RVIA for installations in RVs The American Boating and Yachting Committee ABYC for Marine installations in the U S It is the installer s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are met This guide for use by qualified installers only _ 1 3 T a QP FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 4 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM db Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom HF O Wire stripper Mounting screws or bolts 2 Phillips screwdriver Wrench for DC terminals 1 2 inch or 13mm or adjustable Ido AC cable i e 2 conductor plus ground cable sized appropriately for load and application Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate tools Two 1 2 inch s
33. de book Page ix Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances A CAUTION Equipment damage Most rechargeable battery operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the Freedom HF Do not use the following with the Freedom HF Small battery operated appliances like flashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Important If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the Freedom HF contact the equipment manufacturer to find out if the appliance is acceptable for use with modified sine wave input voltage See the detailed description of the Freedom HF waveform in Appendix A Specifications under Electrical Specifications Inverter Mode on page A 2 975 0395 01 01 ix This guide for use by qualified installers only e D S DI Freedom HF Install Guide book Page x Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM x 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only l db amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xi
34. ed to Testing in Shore Power Mode If the status LED on the display panel glows red see the Troubleshooting chapter This guide for use by qualified installers only _ QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 30 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the Freedom HF in shore power mode With the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating connect the shore power source The Freedom HF transfers the appliances to shore power The status LED on the display panel will change from yellow to a ten second flashing yellow and then green If the appliance operates your installation is successful Note If the Inverter button on the Freedom HF is turned ON the Freedom HF will automatically supply the appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected If the Inverter button on the Freedom HF is turned ON and shore power voltage is too low less than 90 volts AC the unit will transfer to inverter power to continue running your appliances WARNING Shock hazard Whether or not the Inverter button is turned ON shore power will pass through the Freedom HF to the output when shore power is within normal operating range 1 30 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only b amp IZ amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 31 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM A Drip Shield In
35. elines below Wait for five seconds and the charging current is set 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only lt s ZY DI amp FreedomHF IC 02 Configuration fm Page 5 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Adjusting Display Alarm and Charging Current Settings After the charging current is set the display will return to displaying what was on the screen prior to the adjustment Table 2 1 Charging Current Guidelines AC Input Circuit Charger DC Current Setting Maximum By pass AC Breaker or fuse Amps Current Available Amps size Am ps Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 15 2 2 13 5 13 5 5 10 12 5 11 0 10 20 11 0 8 5 20 40 8 5 3 5 20 2 2 18 5 18 5 5 10 17 5 16 10 20 16 13 5 20 40 13 5 8 5 30 2 2 28 5 28 5 5 10 27 5 26 10 20 26 23 5 20 40 23 5 18 5 975 0395 01 01 2 5 PI This guide for use by qualified installers only ae AB lt Zi Ais FreedomHF_IC_02 Configuration fm Page 6 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM 2 6 Y D di NIZ DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 1 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications Important Specifications are subject to change without notice This guide for use by qualified installers only
36. ents and require disconnects and over current devices Electrical wiring sizes are indicated by AVVG notation Under the AWG standard a larger gauge number indicates a smaller wire diameter Wire size is usually marked on the larger sized cables Table 1 2 specifies the minimum recommended DC cable size and maximum fuse size for the Freedom HF The DC cables must be copper and must be rated 75 C minimum The cables should be terminated with lugs that fit the DC stud terminals snugly 8 mm or 5 16 in hole size 1 9 This guide for use by qualified installers only _ e DE QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 10 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Table 1 2 Recommended Cable Sizes Cable Length Battery Maximum battery Fuse Inverter Charger to Inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Size Freedom HF 1000 Less than 5 feet 1 5 No 2 AWG 150 Adc meters Freedom HF 1800 Less than 5 feet 1 5 No 2 0 AVVG 250 Adc meters Note Xantrex recommends not using a cable longer than 5 feet 1 5 meters in each direction Cable sizes above are based on the US National Electrical Code Table 310 17 75C cables assuming an ambient temperature of 30 C cables Important Using the correct cable size is critical to achieving the rated performance of the Freedom HF unit When starting a heavy load the Freedom HF can draw current surges from the battery of up to 400A If the DC wiring i
37. hat the other end of the fuse holder is connected to the positive terminal of the battery WARNING Explosion or fire Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present Explosion or fire may result if the disconnect battery selector switch is not in the off position Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection 13 Connect the cable from the negative post of the battery to the negative DC terminal of the inverter 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only IZ amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 27 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM A Basic Installation Procedures 14 Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied Tighten the nut to a torque of 108 120 in lbf 12 2 13 6 N m Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal but do not overtighten kio 15 Slip the DC terminal covers over the Freedom HF DC terminals Figure 1 9 DC Cable Connections DC Grounding To connect the DC ground The equipment grounding lug on the DC end of the Freedom HF is used to connect the chassis of the Freedom HF to your system s DC negative connection or grounding bus point as required by electrical regulations Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation Do not use the DC Ground Lug for your AC grounding See the AC wiring instructions in this section Follow the guideline
38. his guide for use by qualified installers only NIZ 4 Li DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 18 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM 13 Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals 14 Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1 3 1 8 Ibf ft 1 76 2 44 Nm Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment 15 Secure the AC cable by adjusting the strain relief clamps If you do not plan to proceed with Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit on page 1 19 follow the succeeding substep 16 Install the GFCI back into the front panel of the unit Alternatively if you do not reinstall the GFCI make sure that you cap the exposed wires and install a blanking plate to cover the space vacated by the GFCI 1 18 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only La e lt s AS FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 19 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit WARNING Shock fire and energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national electrical wiring codes A WARNING Shock hazard and equipment damage Do not connect any AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC viring output of the Freedom HF The
39. minals on the DC end The cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 1 2 on page 1 10 specifies the minimum DC cable size and maximum fuse size for the Freedom HF Do not route your DC cables through an electrical distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops Figure 1 8 shows the DC end for your reference LI DC Input 12VDC 100A SCONO Wu 120VAC 60Hz 1KW 8 3A rms continuous ss Through 120VAC 60Hz 15A Max Serial No Figure 1 8 DC End 1 24 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only a Iz AS FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 25 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Basic Installation Procedures To make the DC connections Refer to Figure 1 9 1 Make sure the inverter is off and no AC or DC is connected to the unit 2 Remove the nuts and washers from the Freedom HF positive and negative DC terminals 3 Strip 1 2 inch 13 mm to 3 4 inch 19 mm insulation from one end of each cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 4 Attach the connect
40. mmediately If you need to remove a battery always remove the ground terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off so you don t cause an arc vii This guide for use by qualified installers only 4 T La lt Freedom HF Install Guide book Page viii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM db 12 Never charge a frozen battery 13 Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes MARINE UNIT LOCATION 14 Locate the Freedom HF unit away from batteries in a separate well ventilated compartment 15 Never place the Freedom HF unit directly above batteries gases from a battery will corrode and damage the unit 16 Never allow battery acid to drip on the unit when reading gravity or filling battery 17 Do not operate the unit in a closed in area or restrict the ventilation in any Way DC CONNECTION PRECAUTION 18 Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting any marine unit switches to off position and opening AC disconnect 19 FOR MARINE INSTALLATIONS EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO THE UNIT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS 33CFR183 SUB PART I 20 PROPER DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IS REQUIRED REFER TO YOUR LOCAL CODES FOR DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS viii 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only La Va S A NIZ DI Freedom HF Install Gui
41. nal Vehicle No 8 AWG Marine No 3 AWG Freedom HF 1000 No 1 0 AWG Freedom HF 1800 Note There are no restrictions on length for the equipment ground cable a Based on US National Electrical Code NFPA70 Article 551 par 551 20c 2005 version b Based on ABYC E 11 11 18 dated 07 03 In general the equipment ground cable size must not be smaller than one AWG size than the supply cable 1 14 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only a IZ amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 15 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM A Basic Installation Procedures Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires kio WARNING Fire Shock and Energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes Do not connect the output terminals of the Freedom HF to any incoming AC source General AC Wiring Considerations AC Wiring Connect AC wires with crimp on splice connectors Connectors The amount of insulation you strip off individual wires will be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different for different types of connectors AC and DC Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel Where DC Wiring and AC wires must cross make sure they do so at 90 to one another Separation Consult applicable codes for details about DC and AC wiring in close
42. nel Vehicle Starting Equipment Ground Battery Automatic or Manual AC Source Select or Switch Shorepower Figure 1 2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation 1 6 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only e A FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 7 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM _ AC shore power Generator AC Disconnect and Over Current Protection Device 975 0395 01 01 Basic Installation Procedures A source of 120 V 60Hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to charge batteries and pass power through to AC loads This source is usually the utility grid power company or an AC generator An automatic or manual AC source selector switch can be used to switch between the multiple sources of shore power to the Freedom HF system The AC source feeding the Freedom HF must have the neutral conductor bonded to ground When the inverter passes shore power through it will lift the bonding relay on the output and will rely on the input being bonded in order to ensure that the power delivered to a sub panel is properly bonded See AC Output Neutral Bonding on page 1 9 for more information on bonding relay operation Important Throughout this manual the term shore power refers to AC input power from a utility grid generator or other AC source The Freedom HF is compatible with most generators which produce nominal
43. nt SAac at 20A charge 10Aac at 40A 120 Vac in charge 120 Vac in Nominal frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz DC Output Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Nominal voltage 12 0 Vdc 12 0 Vdc Min battery voltage for charging 0 0 Vdc 0 0 Vdc Max output voltage 14 4 Vdc 14 4 Vdc Nominal output current User selectable 2A 5A 10A 20A User selectable 2A 10A 20A 40A Charger current derating Automatically reduce charger current as internal temperature exceeds 80 C and input Vac approaches low transfer Efficiency at nominal output 275 21590 Other Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Battery type settings Flooded default Gel AGM or Fixed 13 5V le Charge algorithms Three stages Bulk Absorption and Float Independent battery banks 1 1 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o T NIZ DI FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 4 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM Environmental Specifications Ambient Temperature 0 40 C Operating Temperature Range 20 60 C with output derated above 25 C Storage Temperature Range 40 70 C Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing System Specifications Transfer relay rating 30A 2 0hp Transfer time lt 30ms Transfer on bad voltage 90 100V for low AC and 130 140 for high AC Cooling Fan activated by any of the following
44. or other obstructions within the wall before you make an opening To mount the display panel 1 Choose a location that is dry out of direct sunlight free from corrosive or explosive fumes and otherwise appropriate for mounting an electronic device 2 Tape the mounting template in the Freedom HF package to the mounting surface and mark the locations of the mounting holes and the area to be cut away 3 Pilot drill the mounting holes and cut out the hole in which the panel will be inserted 4 Route the communications cable s inside the wall and through the opening 5 Insert one of the cable s connectors in either jack on the bottom of the panel 6 Place the panel in the opening and secure it with appropriate fasteners 7 Route the communications cable to the Freedom HF and insert the connector in the jack located near the battery select dip switch Important Do not route the communications cable in parallel and in conduit with the AC and DC wires In situations where the cable must cross with the AC and DC wires make sure they cross at a 90 angle to each other 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only di A 4 e amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 29 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM _ Basic Installation Procedures Step 8 Testing Your Installation WARNING Shock hazard Pressing the Inverter button to turn OFF the Freedom HF in
45. ors that will secure the cables to the battery to the disconnect battery selector switch and the fuse block The connectors you use must create a permanent low resistance connection If crimp connectors are required Xantrex recommends using approved and certified connectors and to use the tool recommended by the terminal manufacturer Make sure no stray wires protrude from the connector or terminal You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable and or connectors 5 For each cable end that will be connected to the inverter strip 1 2 inch 13 mm to 3 4 inch 19 mm of insulation from the cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 6 Thread a supplied DC terminal cover over the positive and negative cables The red cover goes on the positive cable the black cover on the negative cable 7 Attach the connector that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal 8 Install a fuse and fuse holder in the cable that will be used for the positive side of the DC circuit The fuse must e be as close to the battery positive terminal as possible berated for DC circuits have an Ampere Interrupting Capacity AIC that exceeds the short circuit current available from the battery i e Class T fuse 975 0395 01 01 1 25 This guide for use by qualified installers only t QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 26 Monday De
46. ound AC cabling DC cabling and grounding steps Drip shields installation For Marine Installations 1 1 This guide for use by qualified installers only _ DE A i A FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 2 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Materials List Your Freedom HF Inverter Charger package includes the items listed below e 1 Freedom HF Inverter Charger unit e 1 Display panel with 7 inch 0 17 m cable 1 Communications cable 25 feet 7 5 m e 2 DC terminal covers e 2 Strain relief clamps for AC input and output wiring e 1 Blanking plate e 2 Reference materials an Owner s Guide and an Installation Guide e 1 Set of mounting templates e 1 Set of lock washers and nuts not shown Freedom HF unit Display panel is attached to the unit DC terminal covers DI KS D Figure 1 1 What s In The Box 1 2 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only d 9 9 l db o A FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 3 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM _ Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 4 WARNING Shock hazard Xantrex Technology recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations Before you begin the installation review the Important Safety Instructions on page v an
47. ow battery acid to drip on the Freedom HF or its wiring when reading specific gravity or filling the battery Also do not mount the unit where it will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries These gases are very corrosive and prolonged exposure will damage the Freedom HF 1 12 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o D IZ DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 13 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 3 Mounting the Freedom HF To mount the Freedom HF 1 Remove the Freedom HF from its shipping container verify that all components are present and record relevant product information on Information About Your System on page WA 2 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation See Figure 1 3 below To meet regulatory requirements for use in on land applications the Freedom HF must be mounted in one of the following orientations Under a horizontal surface see 1 e Ina horizontal position on a vertical surface see 2 Note For marine installations only this orientation is allowed due to the probability of moisture finding access into the enclosure e Ona horizontal surface see 3 See page 1 31 for drip i 3 z shield installation on N 4 Marine applications ya Figure 1 3 Approved Mounting Orientations 3 Look for the mounting template and
48. red machinery fuel tanks or joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system A VVARNING Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the Freedom HF in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result The Freedom HF should only be installed in locations that meet the follovving requirements O Dry Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the Freedom HF Do not mount the Freedom HF in an area subject to splashing water or bilge water D Cool Normal air temperature should be between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better O Ventilated Allow at least 5 in 13cm of clearance at the DC end of the Freedom HF for air flow 1 in 2 5cm on each side and 2 in 5cm at the AC end The more clearance for ventilation around the unit the better the performance Do not allow the ventilation openings on the ends of the unit to become obstructed O Safe Do not install the Freedom HF in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids like gasoline O Close to the battery compartment and the AC source and load panels Avoid excessive cable lengths which reduce input and output power due to wire resistance Use the recommended cable lengths and sizes especially between the battery banks and the Freedom HF M Protected from battery acid and gases Never all
49. rovided with an equipment grounding conductor connected to the AC input ground A WARNING Explosion hazard 1 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERIES IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION THEREFORE IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 2 This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Freedom HF in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as well as joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system 3 To reduce the risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any unit you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery vi 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o l db amp Freedom HF Install Guide book Page vii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM ra Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING BATTERIES PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK BURN FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS 975 0395 01 01 10
50. s too small the voltage drop from this surge will result in a voltage at the Freedom HF terminals that is too low for the Freedom HF to operate correctly The Freedom HF may appear to operate correctly with smaller cables until a heavy load such as a microwave or refrigerator attempts to start then the unit may work correctly sometimes and not work correctly other times DC Disconnects The DC circuit from the battery to the Freedom HF must be equipped and Over with a disconnect and over current device This usually consists of a Current Devices circuit breaker a fused disconnect or a separate fuse and DC disconnect Do not confuse AC circuit breakers with DC circuit breakers They are not interchangeable The rating of the fuse or breaker must be matched to the size of cables used in accordance with the applicable installation codes The breaker or disconnect and fuse should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery Batteries The Freedom HF uses 12 volt battery banks Every Freedom HF system requires a deep cycle battery or group of batteries that provide the DC current that the Freedom HF converts to AC 1 10 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only a amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 11 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIS 975 0395 0
51. s below that correspond to the specific type of installation These guidelines assume you are using the DC supply cable and fuse sizes recommended in this manual If you are using different sizes refer to the applicable installation code for DC grounding details Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the vehicle s DC grounding point usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated DC ground bus Marine Use copper wire that is bare or has insulation rated min 105 C and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the boat s DC grounding bus or engine negative bus For the Freedom HF 1000 use a wire of gauge 4AWG minimum For the Freedom HF 1800 use a wire of gauge 1 0OAWG minimum 975 0395 01 01 1 27 This guide for use by qualified installers only Elias e Va s A QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 28 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Step 7 Mounting the Display Panel The communications cable supplied with the display panel is 25 feet 7 62 meters long If you want to replace the cable with one that is shorter use a high quality 6 wire telephone extension cable Flush mounting the panel on a wall bulkhead or panel requires an opening that is approximately 3 25 x 1 25 inches 8 25 x 3 18 cm About 1 5 inches 3 81 cm of free space is required within the wall to accommodate the depth of the panel Be sure there is no wiring
52. screws on the terminals 1 20 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only DE S g AS FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 21 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Basic Installation Procedures A CAUTION Reverse polarity Improper connections connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor for example will cause the Freedom HF to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty 11 Insert the Line and Neutral vvires into the corresponding terminals 12 Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1 3 1 8 Ibf ft 1 76 2 44 Nm Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment Ensure you have maintained correct polarity and that there are no loose strands of wire 13 Secure the cable by adjusting the strain relief clamps 14 Install the GFCI back into the front panel of the unit Alternatively if you do not reinstall the GFCI make sure that you cap the exposed wires and install a blanking plate to cover the space vacated by the GFCI 15 Connect the outgoing AC wires to the AC load panel 975 0395 01 01 1 21 This guide for use by qualified installers only Ka d D QP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 22 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM CAUTION Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line Z to the AC IN Neutral and Line
53. stallation For Marine Installations Drip Shield Installation For Marine Installations The drip shield helps to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids which will cause a shock hazard Drip shields are especially useful in marine installations where water from condensation rain or sea may come into contact with the Freedom HF kio A WARNING Shock hazard This product is intended only for use in dry areas Operating the unit under wet conditions may expose you to a shock hazard Installing drip shields may not entirely protect you from this hazard Do not operate the unit when it is wet You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting Xantrex When ordering mention part number 808 9531 Different Views Drip Shield set part 808 9531 Figure 1 10 Drip Shields To install the drip shields 1 Gather the four screws needed to fasten a single drip shield to a wall 2 Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom HF making sure you cover the entire width of the unit You can overlay the shields as shown in Figure 1 11 below 975 0395 01 01 1 31 This guide for use by qualified installers only _ Va s A EP amp FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 32 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM 3 Fasten the screws through the holes in the drip shield into the wall See Figure 1 10
54. train relief clamps supplied for AC cables DC cable sized appropriately for load and application Lugs for DC cables to fit 8 mm 5 16 in DC stud terminals as well as appropriate tools e g crimping tool Ido O AC and DC disconnects and over current protective devices High Level Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Freedom HF includes the following steps 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Mount the inverter securely and permanently in one of the acceptable orientations 3 Connect the Equipment Grounding Terminal to the equipment ground bus Connect the AC input wiring to the AC source panel Connect the AC output wiring to the AC load panel Connect one end of the DC negative cable to the negative of the battery and the other to the negative terminal of the unit 7 Install an appropriately sized fuse and DC disconnect in the positive cable 8 Connect the DC positive cable to the positive of the battery and to the positive terminal of the unit 9 Close the DC disconnect switch Do not proceed with installation until you have read Safety Instructions on page 1 3 1 4 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only IZ A FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 5 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM amp Basic Installation Procedures Basic Installation Procedures Xantrex recommends that you have your installation performed by a qualified te
55. unfold Tape it to the mounting surface and pilot drill the desired number of mounting holes Remove the template 4 Fasten the Freedom HF to the mounting surface If you are mounting the unit on a wall or bulkhead use 12 or 14 pan head wood or sheet metal screws to secure it to the framing behind the wall or bulkhead Alternatively use nut inserts and 1 4 20 machine screws 975 0395 01 01 1 13 This guide for use by qualified installers only NP DI FreedomHF_IC_01 Installation fm Page 14 Monday December 24 2007 9 47 AM Connecting the Equipment Ground WARNING Fire hazard Never operate the Freedom HF without properly connecting the equipment ground A fire hazard could result from improper grounding The Freedom HF has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in Figure 1 4 Follow the guidelines in Grounding Locations to connect the inverter s chassis to the ground Equipment ground stud Figure 1 4 DC Panel Connections Grounding Locations You must connect the equipment ground stud to a grounding point usually the vehicle s chassis or DC negative bus ground using recommended copper wire if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes or larger For recommended equipment ground cable size see below Table 1 3 Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size Minimum equipment ground cable size Application Stranded cable is recommended Recreatio
56. ve 25 C you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over temperature shutdown Freedom HF 1000 Watts 1000 _ L 12 5 V WG 900 W 800 W dogs 11 5 V 33 C gt 750 W 750 850 We C T T T Tl 0 25 30 35 40 45 50 C Freedom HF 1800 Watts 30 C 1800 12 5V i 1699 _ aisy na eu 1100 VV st 1000 VV 1000 T 1350 Ws a 0 25 30 35 40 45 50 C A 6 975 0395 01 01 This guide for use by qualified installers only o D l db o amp FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 7 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM ra 975 0395 01 01 reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the Charger Output Current vs AC Input Voltage Charger Output Current vs AC Input Voltage When the Freedom HF is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the AC voltage may fall as the Freedom HF draws current To configured transfer level the Freedom HF will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 e 20A 40A 16A 32A 90V 105V 135V Table A 1 Charging Voltage Battery Type Bulk Absorption Volts Float Volts Flooded 14 4 13 5 GEL 14 2 13 8 AGM 14 3 13 4 Fixed 13 5 13 5 This guide for use by qualified installers only _ T i
57. verter function on display panel does not disconnect DC or AC input power to the Freedom HF If shore power is present at AC input terminals it will pass through to the AC output There are two tests to be performed The first test verifies that the Freedom HF is inverting DC battery power and delivering AC power to its output The second test is intended for installations where AC input and output is hard wired to the Freedom HF This test verifies that the Freedom HF transfers from inverter power to shore power when shore power is present Note Shore power pass through refers to the AC input power from a utility grid generator or external AC source When you are ready to test your installation and operate the Freedom HF close the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom HF Testing in Invert Mode 975 0395 01 01 To test the Freedom HF in invert mode 1 For hard wired installations ensure shore power is not present 2 Press the Inverter button to turn the inverter on The status LED on the display panel glows yellow and the LED display illuminates 3 Plug an appliance within the power rating of the inverter into the Freedom HF GFCI or an AC outlet hard wired to the Freedom HF 4 Turn the appliance on to verify that it operates If the appliance operates your installation is successful If your installation has AC input and output hard wired to the Freedom HF proce

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