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ECHO MARINE 1500-PRO- 4 Owner`s manual

1. Te Main AC Panel INSTALLATION OPTIONS Installation Option 4 for Freedom Marine 25 and 30 The inverter is used in a Dual Input Dual 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 uses one 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 connected to AC Output 2 In inverter mode the inverter powers both groups of inverter loads In charge transfer mode up to 60 amps can be transferred to the inverter loads The inverter loads are split into two groups so that these loads can be used to help balance the two legs of shorepower or generator power It is highly recommended that only the lighter appliances 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 heavier loads such as space heaters stoves water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shorepower or g
2. Freedom Marine Installation Option 4 Freedom Marine Model 25 30 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel L2 L1 Class T 36 Fuse Battery Switch Ground Bus Dual Input Dual Output 30 Amp Transfer of two Legs of power 60 Amp total AC ground and DC ground are shown connected therefore galvanic protection is recommended 2 Neutral buses are required if Shore Power is supplied from two Separate 30A sources Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation AC Output 2 AC Output 1 AC Input 2 AC Input 1 AC Wire Colors Hot Black Freedom Marine Neural SAYRI Ground Green Inverter Charger From Shore or Generator L2 L1 Neu Gnd vy Main Main Neutral Bus Ground Bus Pn Main AC Panel INSTALLATION CHECKS Follow these instructions to ensure proper startup 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 indicators are OFF 2 Ch
3. 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 in North America 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 Web site to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities In any 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 The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under 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 resp
4. in which ignition protected equipment is required WARNING 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 servicing disconnect all inputs and outputs Before beginning installation unpack the inverter charger record the serial number on the warranty card Retain packing materials for future use Confirm that your shipping carton contains e Inverter Charger e TSC temperature sensor with 20 cable e Owner s Manual e Warranty Card e DC Battery Cable Covers amp Screws 4 e AC Access Cover plate amp Screws 2 e Compression Terminal Block 2 Freedom 10 15 20 4 Freedom 25 amp 30 If any components are missing contact Customer Service 1 800 670 0707 Typical Tools Needed Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers Wrench for connecting battery cables 9 16 Wire Cutters Wire Strippers Misc a
5. 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 attaching 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 Link 2000 R NEC National Electric Code Contact National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park P O Box 9101 Quincy MA 02269 9101 617 770 3000 Negative Designating or pertaining to electrical potential The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during discharge 42 Ohm A unit for measuring electrical resistance Ohm s Law Expresses the relationship between voltage V and current I 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
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7. 30 3000 watts 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 modfied sine wave The idle mode reduces battery power consumption when AC loads are removed from the inverter output High effi ciency ensures the longest possible battery life between charges All models are designed to deliver surge current for starting loads larger than the continuous rating of the inverter e The internal transfer switch allows the Freedom Inverter Charger to be connected to an external AC source and transfer the source power through the unit directly to the loads When the external AC power source is disconnected the transfer switch allows automatic switching of the loads back to the inverter The Freedom Inverter Charger operates as a self contained backup power system just add batteries e Freedom battery chargers with temperature sensitive charging TSC are electronically controlled The primary charge output current is rated at 12 volts Freedom 10 50 amps DC Freedom 15 75 amps DC Freedom 20 100 amps DC Freedom 25 130 amps DC Freedom 30 140 amps DC They are designed to rapidly and optimally charge wet cell gel cell or Absorbed Glass Mat AGM deep cycle batteries Battery charging is automatically accomplished in three stages Bulk Charge Acceptance Charge and Flo
8. Cap Off each wire separately Neutral Bus Ground Bus 30A Double Pole Main Breaker recommended AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are available only on Freedom 25 and 30 Models Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation M Ground Optional Galvanic Isolation 30A Shore E CE Power O Optional Transfer Switch Gen Optional Generator 31 INSTALLATION OPTIONS Installation Option 2 for Freedom Marine 10 15 20 25 and 30 The inverter is used in a Single Input Single Output mode The AC loads are split between 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 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 appliances 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
9. 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 called cross connecting the battery bank 14 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 l
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11. 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 appliances 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 stoves water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shorepower 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 eliminates 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 as long as the neutrals are separate 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 sub panel AC Output 1 is not used and must be capped off If a generator is installed in the system a
12. They hold the liquid electrolyte in a sponge like material The performance is similar to gel cell batteries The charge parameters are similar to wet cell batteries Battery Selection The most important feature to consider in making your battery selection is to select true deep cycle batteries rated in amp hours Ah and sized to match your power requirements 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 BATTERIES Series Configuration Connecting two batteries in series will double the voltage of the battery bank For instance two 6 volt batteries connected in series will produce 12 volts The amp hour capacity of the battery bank will be the same as each individual battery Example two 6 volt 220 amp hour batteries in series will produce one 12 volt 220 amp hour battery bank Series Series Increase Voltage EACH BATTERY TOTAL BATTERY CAPACITY BANK CAPACITY 220 220 AMP HOURS AMP HOURS 6 VDC 12 VDC 13 BATTERIES Parallel Configuration 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 Example two 12 volt 105 amp hour batteries in parallel will produce one 12 volt 210 amp hour battery bank 12VINVERTER
13. bus or 300 amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4156 00 switch For Freedom 20 25 amp 30 300 amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4154 00 300 amp Fuse Only PN 84 4151 00 Recommended Fuse UL Listed Class T JLLN with a DC Rating This fuse with fuse Compression Ring Terminal holder is available from your dealer or Xantrex Ring Ring Terminal HARDWARE STACK UP OPTIONS COMPRESSION RING TERMINAL CO OD nut LOCK WASHER INVERTER CABLE C WARNING FLAT WASHER FUSE BATTERY CABLE EXPLODED VIEWS OF FUSE ASSEMBLY RING RING TERMINAL cy Onur C R 200 amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4158 00 R R C R R R LOCK WASHER INVERTER gt FLAT WASHER CABLE O C gt F X_I BATTERY Improper stack up of hardware will cause excessive heat and fuse failure Stack up as shown 28 CABLE FUSE HOLDER INSTALLATION OPTIONS General Guide for Fuse Size and DC Cable Size Nominal Cable AWG by Length Current metric oa perse omme S Installation Options Installation options 1 2 3 and 4 are the most commonly used applications involving specific shorepower connections generator power options and AC load configurations 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
14. 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 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 that is 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 uV E LXuT b bLXu8 Z EL uV E LXuT b L bXu8 Z EL uV E LXuT b k bXu8 Z EL uB E LXuZ L LEXu8 L Eb uB E LXuT L LEX u8 L E L 43 HXMxX 1 suorsu wq sq OS sqq os sq St sqq St sql ve sqi 34619M yu JO 3Jow y jeuodo yur JO 3Jow y jeuondo
15. low power system shutdown mode both the INVERT and CHARGE LEDs 3 Test the battery charger function must be OFF e With shorepower applied and the transfer switch engaged the battery charger 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 When using Temperature Sensitive Charging this time may be longer When AC is available the unit will auto matically 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 volt meter Use this same method on the start or auxiliary battery connected to the echo charge to verify echo charge operation The battery voltage should gradually increase If using a Remote Control Panel DC Amps LED indicates charger output and the DC Volts LED indicates an increase in battery voltage Note The house battery bank must be above 13 0 volts for the echo charge to be operational 38 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 In
16. mix the type of batteries in your house and start battery bank If the house battery bank is either GEL or AGM and the start or auxiliary battery is wet flooded the charger will follow the GEL or AGM voltage setting The echo charge will turn ON any time the house battery is above 13 volts regardless of the charging source OPTIONAL REMOTES If using one of the remotes refer to the installation instructions included with the remote OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PANELS 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 and inverter ON OFF controls are provided SET UP features include selection of Idle Threshold Battery Type and Battery Capacity xa Xantrex Remote Control Panel Advanced Remote Control Panels Link Instruments 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 Charger Status am ta Chg Accept Float LINK 1000 xantrex Link 1000 LINK 2000 The Link 2000 has the same features as the Link 10
17. of sulfate is left on the plates Over time this gradual buildup 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 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 tends to separate into layers of acid and water The vigorous bubbling action of the battery during equalizing serves to physi cally 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 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 equ
18. shares power with the inverter loads only and can transfer up to 30 amps The heavier loads such as space heaters stoves water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shorepower 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 eliminates 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 Marine 25 or 30 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 shorepower or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the input of the MainA i Freedom Marine Installation Option 2 Freedom Marine Model 10 15 20 25 30 Single Input Single Output 12 VDC Battery Bank 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Inverter AC Shares with Charger Sub Panel AC ground and DC ground are shown connected therefore galvanic protection is recomm
19. 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 Marine Model 10 15 20 Dual Input Dual Output Freedom Marine Model 25 and 30 e Can be connected with single in single out mode e Can be connected with dual in single out mode e Can be connected with dual in dual out mode EG 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 Note The chassis grounding wire must be no smaller than 1 gauge under that of the positive battery cable 29 INSTALLATION OPTIONS Dual In Dual Out Configuration These diagrams are intended to be a visual representation of the AC power path through the Inverter Charger with AC power applied to 1 2 or both of the AC input connections These dia grams are meant only to show switching characteristics and they are not intended to illustrate actual circuit components or connections f Charger Inverter Charger Inverter off on on off t op AC In AC Out 1 AC Out 2 open circuit AC Oul 4 AC Out 2 w Inverter Mode With no power applied to either AC input Charger Transfer Mode 1 With power applied to AC In the Inverter i
20. 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 replacement 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
21. 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 OVER TEMP 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 short circuit on the output of the inverter Correct the condition and restart by pushing the INVERT switch e When the LED is blinking slowly once per second an over current condition or a short circuit has occurred The system has shut OFF and will not automatically restart Correct the fault condition and manually restart the system by pushing the INVERT switch LOW BATTERY amp OVER TEMP OVERLOAD Red LEDs When both LEDs are blinking an AC backfeed was detected A backfeed occurs OPERATION when AC power from an external source is connected to the output of the inverter Inspect wiring for a possible input output wiring error This condition must be corrected before further
22. 00 providing inverter charger control and complete battery state of charge information It monitors two battery banks LINK 2000 xantrex Battery Link 2000 Control Charge Accept 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 installation setup and control information 11 BATTERIES 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 pairs High quality deep cycle batteries offer good performance and are available in a wide variety of sizes 12 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 batt
23. Susi ches fo pone xantrex Freedom Marine 10 15 20 25 30 Owner s Manual Xantrex Freedom Marine Series Inverter Charger www xantrex com Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Freedom Marine Series Inverter Charger Xantrex takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your power requirements Freedom Marine Inverter Chargers provide silent efficient and reliable AC power for a 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 Marine Inverter Charger please contact Xantrex toll free 1 800 670 0707 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 battery voltages practices which could result
24. The gassing point will vary with battery temperature At 77 F the gassing point of a 12 volt bat tery 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 Gel cell batteries require a higher float voltage than wet cell bat teries Consult the battery manufacturer for specifications 16 Freedom Battery Chargers Freedom battery chargers are designed to overcome 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 Remote Control Panel or a Link Instrument For more information on battery type selection see page 9 or refer to the Remote Control Panel manual BATTERY CHARGING Benefits of the Freedom Charger vs the Traditional Taper Charger traditional charger Freedom 20 Charger Bulk Charge E iani Current Acceptance Charge Constant Voltage Finish Charge Float Equalizing aes 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
25. alizing 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 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 bat tery status light is on With Link Instrumentation the red charge LED flashes during the equalizing cycle When the equalization cycle is complete the charger automatically goes to float and the green float LED is illuminated 19 BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS 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 El Z N O N Ea 30 20 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Before beginning the installation of your Freedom Marine Inverter Charger read the owner s manual Disconnect all sources of AC and DC power to prevent accidental shock Disable and secure all AC and DC automatic starting and disconnect devices 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
26. at Charge In most cases no attention or maintenance is required When using a Freedom or LINK remote control panel a manually engaged Equalize Charge cycle is possible Battery type selection is set on the front of the unit or with an optional remote Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument INTRODUCTION Multiple Battery Bank Charging Multiple battery bank charging is provided through additional output from the built in echo charge The echo charge is used to charge start or auxiliary batteries This Digital echo charge is current limited to 15 amps and follows the three stage charge curve of the inverter charger and battery setting of the house battery bank The number of active echo charge outputs depends of the model of the inverter charger Model Multi bank outputs Freedom 10 Freedom 15 Freedom 20 Freedom 25 Freedom 30 _ echo charge 1 ee echo charge 2 Freedom Marine Inverter Charger THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Circuit Breaker Protection The Freedom Inverter Charger is supplemental circuit breaker protected The INVERT CHARGE breaker on the front of the unit protects against sustained inverter charger over current conditions This supplemental circuit breaker protects the output of the unit when operating in Invert Mode and protects the internal battery charger circuits when operating in Charge Mode When an over current condition occurs the circuit breaker is reset by p
27. atteries 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 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 41 GLOSSARY Equalize Charge A controlled overcharge of the batteries that 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
28. break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shorepower or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the input of 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 33 INSTALLATION OPTIONS Freedom Marine Installation Option 3 Freedom Marine Model 25 30 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Pane lt To gas Inverter lt AC Class T Loads lt Fuse Neutral Bus Battery Switch Ground Bus Dual Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Separate Charge Input Power Sharing Not Active AC ground and DC ground are shown connected therefore galvanic protection is recommended Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation Cap Off each wire separately AC Output 2 AC Output 1 O i AC Input 2 AC Input 1 Ci AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Freedom Marine Ground Green Inverter Charger 34 From Shore or Generator L2 L1 Neu Gnd HH Main Main Neutral Bus Ground Bus
29. charging Press the CHARGE switch again to turn the charger OFF The charger defaults to ON when operating without a remote or with the Freedom Remote Control Panel Refer to the Link manual when using a Link remote control panel 8 Freedom Marine 20 STATUS LEDs Each Status LED performs two functions providing operation status and battery type selection Status LEDs O CHARGE Oni INVERT WET Front Panel 1E m OVERLOAD AGM LOW BATTERY GEL2 CHARGE GEL1 Operation Status INVERT Green LED e When the LED is solid green the unit is in invert mode This occurs by pressing the INVERT switch e When the LED is blinking slowly 1 time per second the inverter is in standby with AC power applied and the transfer switch engaged e When the LED is OFF the inverter is OFF CHARGE Green LED e When the LED is solid green the unit is in the charge mode and external AC power is being supplied e When the LED is blinking slowly 1 time per second the charger is ready but external AC power is not available e When the LED is OFF the charger has been manually turned OFF This can only be accomplished while AC power is being supplied since the charger will automatically restart each time AC power is applied 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
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31. eck 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 Do not apply shorepower 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 solid green If using a remote turn ON the inverter with the switch on the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument e The Freedom unit will produce a slight ticking If using a Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument the INVERT LED will illuminate and the voltage indicator will display the battery voltage The DC Amps LED will not be lit be cause the unit is in the idle mode 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 bat tery through the inverter WARNING Do not turn the inverter ON before eliminating any possibility of backfeed e Leave the load connected and turn OFF the INVERT mode by pressing the INVERT switch or turn OFF the INVERT mode from the 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
32. el Push in to reset breaker No Inverter Output 4 Thermal condition excessive loads or inadequate ventilation caused overheating Allow to cool Ventilate the compartment 5 Overloads or short circuit check for excessive loads or shorted wiring Disconnect loads Confirm that your volt meter is a True RMS meter Standard volt meters will not accurately read the waveform of the inverter and may read anywhere from 90 to 120 volts If a True RMS meter is not available check the brightness of an incandescent light bulb if it appears normal the output voltage is properly regulated Low Inverter Output Voltage 1 Wiring check both the AC and DC connections 2 AC input voltage low voltage input will result in low DC output current Expect reduced charger output from generators under 3 500 watts 3 Check power share setting if using a remote panel 4 If Starter or Auxiliary battery is not charging quickly check the difference between the house battery and the starter battery with a volt meter If difference is greater than 3 2 volts the echo charge will reduce energy delivered to the start battery Check all connections to the house and starter battery 5 If there is no energy output to the start battery and the house battery voltage is above 13 0 volts a thermal shutdown of the individual echo charge has occured The echo charge will automatically restart when the temperature drops to a safe level Little or No Output f
33. ended lt To Inverter AC Class T Fuse Loads AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are available only on Freedom 25 and 30 Models Neutral Bus Battery Switch Ground Bus Always consult Local and T National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation Cap Off each wire From Shore or Generator separately Tos Hot Neu Gnd AWG ac Output2 ES oO AC Output 2 1 Main Main 5 l AC Output 1 I Hot I Bus AC Input 2 v AC Input 1 30 J Neutral Bus AC Wire Colors Hot Black e Freedom Marine Neutral White Inverter Charger 2 g Ground Green Main AC Panel als 32 INSTALLATION OPTIONS Installation Option 3 for Freedom Marine 25 and 30 The inverter is used in a 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 uses one 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 connected to AC
34. enerator 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 eliminates 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 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 inverter 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 shorepower or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the input of 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 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 35 INSTALLATION OPTIONS
35. 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 2 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 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 above 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 46 47 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 0194 01 01 Rev 2 Printed in the U S A
36. er 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 also connect to the AC ground bus in the circuit breaker panels The compression terminal blocks are labeled Ground green Neutral white N Hot or Line black L Some installations require heavier chassis grounding wire Refer to local and national electrical codes Note For additional information on grounding refer to American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC recommendation A 25 6 Refer to page 33 Ground Lug 24 Note The battery cables are not connected 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 L
37. er to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that the Xantrex Freedom Marine 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 Xantrex Freedom Marine 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 Authorization 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 45 WARRANTY Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please
38. ere 15 ampere in Canada maximum branch circuit INSTALLATION rated breakers will be required between the inverter charger AC output and the loads Feed the AC input wire s through the knockout and into the AC wiring compartment Allow 6 inches of individual insulated black white and green wire to work with Strip approximately 1 2 inch of insulation off each conductor and connect to the compression terminal block Black to Black White to White and Green to Green You may choose to use butt splices not included to make the wire connections AC Output Feed AC output wire group s through the knockout 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 compression terminal block Black to Black White to White and Green to Green 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 Secure the cover plate over the electrical compartment The cover plate is in the accessory package AC Electrical Wiring Compartment LET KNOCKOUT D F KNOCKOUT alt A h COMPRESSION AC OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK installed AC INPUT 25 INSTALLATION Ground Fault Circult Interrupters To conform to NEC regulations certain branch circuits must be equipped with a Ground Fau
39. ery 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 tops 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 any battery that is rated only 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 Beware of so called maintenance free wet cell batteries These batteries have calcium alloyed with the lead liquid They are sealed and water cannot be added Do not confuse them with true gel cell or AGM batteries they will not hold up well to deep discharging and repeated cycling 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 e Low Internal Resistance Even though gel cells are sealed batteries the battery compartment should still be ventilated Advanced AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Batteries This battery is lead acid but maintenance free
40. h 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 cable hardware stackup diagram e Bolt the negative battery cable with a 3 8 ring terminal to the negative black terminal assembly on the side of the inverter Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch pounds and 180 inch pounds 100 inch pounds for bronze Secure the cover on the negative terminal found in the accessory package before connecting the positive cable Bolt Battery Cable Lock Washer Hardware Stackup Diagram Flat Washer Battery Cable Inverter Charger CAUTION Improper stackup may result in excessive heat and damage to the unit e Bolt the positive battery cable with 3 8 ring terminal to the positive red terminal assembly on the side of the inverter Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch pounds and 180 inch pounds Secure the cover on the positive terminal found in the accessory package before continuing the installation 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 co
41. he 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 5 Ampere DC Freedom 15 10 Ampere DC 10 Ampere DC 15 Ampere DC 15 Ampere DC Freedom 20 Freedom 25 Freedom 30 Factory Default Setting 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 18 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 voltage level where it is safe for long term battery voltage maintenance Duri
42. hrough 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 amp hours of capacity Ampere Hour 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 GLOSSARY 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 first to the positive of the second negative of the second to the positive of the third and so on If two 6 volt b
43. 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 Marine 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 0194 01 01 Contact Information Web www xantrex com Email CustomerService xantrex com Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free 1 604 422 2777 direct Fax 1 604 420 2145 Introduction 0005 Things You Should Know Circuit Breaker Protection Thermostat Controlled Cooling Inverter Idle Circuit Low and High Battery Shutdown Power Sharing Temperature Sensitive Charging Operation echo charge Optional Remote Control Panels Batteries 000 005 Batte
44. le TSC Sensor 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 For example remove overload charge batteries or allow to cool OPERATION The Freedom 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 AC output The Freedom Inverter Charger may be operated with or without a remote control panel or Link instrument When operating the inverter charger with out a Freedom or Link remote control panel Front Panel Controls and Indicators INVERT MODE The INVERT push button switch is located on the front of the unit e To turn the inverter ON press and hold the INVERT switch until the INVERT LED is solid green The unit is now inverting Press the INVERT switch again to turn the inverter OFF Note The charge LED will be blinking slowly indicating Charger ready status but external AC power is not connected CHARGE MODE 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 The unit is now
45. lt Circuit Interrupter GFCI Consult the code or a qualified marine electrician for details Any such branch circuits must be protected by a branch circuit rated 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 the Remote jack on the front of the unit Refer to the 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 a battery post complete the routing of the RJ11 cable 20 feet supplied and connect the plug end to the TSC jack on the front of the unit TSC Jack Freedom Marine 20 shown 26 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 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 throug
46. ng 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 main taining 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 with the unit switch or with the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation Stage 4 Equalizing Charge This is the only battery charger stage which is not engaged automatically It must be manually initiated each time Applying an equalizing charge is possible only with a 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 equalizing charge should be applied Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations for equalizing 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
47. nnected 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 INSTALLATION If multiple batteries are used the interconnecting jumper cables should be the same AWG as those connected to the inverter charger If utilizing the echo charge feature to charge starting or auxiliary battery banks use 12 AWG to make the connection between the echo charge output and the positive terminal post of the auxiliary battery Each output should be fused within 72 inches of the battery with a 20 ampere fuse N Auxiliary or Start battery Freedom Marine Inverter Charger 10 15 20 1 echo charge output 25 30 2 echo charge outputs Battery Cable Connections POSITIVE Battery Cable Cover on NEGATIVE Battery Cable Cover on POSITIVE Battery Cable Cover off NEGATIVE Battery Cable Cover off 27 INSTALLATION Battery Cable Fusing For Freedom 10 amp 15 A fuse is required by the NEC to protect 200 amp Fuse amp Holder PN 84 4155 00 the battery and cables A UL Listed DC rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive 200 amp Fuse Only PN 84 4157 00 battery cable within 72 inches of the battery or within 7 inches of a positive
48. o occurs for a high battery condition at 15 5 volts Operation will resume automatically when the battery voltage drops below 15 5 volts 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 when the loads threaten to trip the incoming circuit breaker Freedom 25 and 30 have two AC inputs The battery charger is supplied AC from AC input 1 These models will reduce the current available to the charger when the demand for current to the load on AC output 1 reaches the factory default setting AC input 2 is a direct transfer to AC output 2 and has no power sharing control THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Power Sharing set point of each unit has a factory default setting This can be changed when using the Freedom or Link remote control panel Refer to the Freedom Remote Control Panel or Link manual for information on Power Sharing setting and adjustment Temperature Sensitive Charging TSC When the supplied battery temperature 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 insuring safe charging for selected battery type Charge voltage regulation optimizes the battery life cyc
49. on 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 se oa ema ae aA ae henson Oe a Se Peerage eee ae ew fm fete the power consumption of the Peer om fetstel DC loads when sizing the sven comar o 2 _ battery bank carn o fof sermon mo st ot _ Pree mm 26 a2 wa wo wo we mee om e o ofalm carrera 2 e Coume o a m o omamo mo gt f falml m Ful Size Microwave 150 10 30 120 240 360 3 J Z e ae Ee aisital clocks ard anplanceltool enargers 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 15 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
50. ong battery life and size 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 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 3 stage regulators Typical Power Consumption Typical Appliance Wattage 13 Color TV BATTERIES 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 comm
51. onsible 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 centers 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 44 WARRANTY Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE 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
52. operation A backfeed will damage the unit and void the warranty Battery Type Selection 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 OFF Press the CHARGE switch once One of the four LEDs will blink rapidly indicating the existing battery type selection 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 have been made Refer to page 20 for additional information on battery type settings WET GEL 1 Status LEDs INVERT CHARGE REMOTE TSC INVERT WET MP CHARGE GEL1 GEL2 AGM OVERLOAD AGM LOW BATTERY GEL2 Front Panel 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 previous setting If installed with the Freedom or Link remote control panel the unit will be set up and controlled from the remote Refer to the remote manual for more information OPERATION When a Freedom or Link remote control panel is connected to the unit the switch on the unit or on the remote may be used to turn the unit ON OFF If the unit is turned ON using the f
53. ow Battery LEDs will be blinking rapidly if this condition exists AC Wiring Determine which knockout s on the front or side panels will be utilized and remove them from the inverter Note Only remove the knockout you will use to route the AC wires leaving the other knockout s intact Install a strain relief in Knockout holes 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 Ground green Green to Green Neutral white N White to White Hot or Line black L Black to Black Conventional metal or plastic strain reliefs may be used 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 breakers In the United States no additional circuit breakers are required between the inverter charger and the loads if the AC input service to the inverter charger is protected by a 15 or 20 ampere branch circuit rated breaker This also applies to Dual Input models Freedom 25 and 30 where the inputs may be 15 or 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 amp
54. recommended battery cable size Considerable amperage flows in the DC circuit Use recommended cable termi nated on each end with recommended ring terminal connectors Be sure the connectors are attached to the cable using a method approved by the connector manufacturer After the crimp is made the barrel of the terminal and the first inch of the cable needs to be INSTALLATION covered in recommended heat shrink tubing Carefully follow the manufacturer s directions to meet all requirements 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 drain the batteries Battery Cable Covers Positive Slaa mienen aae fa oe Freedom Marine 20 23 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 compression terminal blocks are shipped in the accessory packet These may be used to make the connections in the wiring compartment This terminal block is for the bare copp
55. rom Battery Chargers 1 Microwave ovens will normally cook slower on inverter power because the modified sine wave output has a slightly low peak AC Microwave Oven voltage Cooking Slow 2 Cooking speed will be determined by battery voltage Low voltage results in increased cooking time Support the battery bank with an alternator or other charging source for quicker cooking 1 Digital clocks either employ an internal time base or derive their time base from the incoming AC waveform The inverter frequency is well regulated at 60 Hz The clock either counts the number of peaks in the waveform or the number of times the waveform crosses zero volts The circuitry that counts the zero crossing events is more popular The longer zero cross time of the inverter s modified sine wave may cause double clocking resulting in a faster clock Slow or Fast Digital Clock 40 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 American Boat amp Yacht Council ABYC sets the standards for safe boating Freedom Marine conforms to ABYC standards A 20 Battery Charging Devices and A 25 Power Inverters For standard information contact ABYC 3069 Solomons Island Road Edgewater MD 21037 1416 410 956 1050 fax 410 956 2737 Ampere Amp A The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current t
56. ront panel switch and then turned OFF using a Remote or Link the unit will not be completely OFF If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time turn the unit completely OFF The unit is completely OFF when the LED dis play on the unit is OFF 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 echo charge The echo charge feature is incorporated in the Freedom Marine Inverter Charger to enable multiple battery bank charging of the start or auxiliary battery Freedom 10 15 20 have one active echo charge output Freedom 25 30 have two active outputs The echo charge automatically switches On Off charging an auxiliary or start battery without affecting the main house battery bank The maximum charge current is 15 amps at 14 4 volts The echo charge is a voltage follower fol lowing the three stage charge modes of the Freedom Marine Charger The echo charge senses if the start battery needs charging and diverts a portion of the charging current up to 15 amps to the start battery This method pro tects the auxiliary battery from overcharging and ensures a long life for the battery 10 Over temp TSC Remote F echo charge Freedom Marine 20 NOTE The charger will always follow the house battery setting even if you
57. ry 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 Hardware Stack up Options 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Options Shorepower Configurations Inverter Charger Configurations Dual In Dual Out Configuration Installation Option 1 Installation Option 2 Installation Option 3 Installation Option 4 Installation Checks Troubleshooting LED Fault Status Things to Check Glossary Specifications Warranty Specially designed for use in marine environment INTRODUCTION This owner s manual describes the Freedom Marine Series Inverter Chargers from Xantrex These units perform four 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 4 Multiple battery bank charging e The inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC power ata crystal controlled frequency from a deep cycle battery bank and is rated at Freedom 10 1000 watts Freedom 15 1500 watts Freedom 20 2000 watts Freedom 25 2500 watts Freedom
58. s On and power is applied to both the AC 1 only the Charger is on and power from AC In 1 is Out 1 and AC Out 2 outputs transferred to both AC outputs Power to both outputs is shared with the Charger Charger Inverter Charger Inverter off idle on off rz gt Acin acme acous Ac ouz acini Aacin2 Ac Out 1 AC out2 Open ccuil g N x g g prd Co oO Q ha z 2 lt lt 4 gt lt L gS Transfer Mode With power applied to AC In 2 only the Charger Transfer Mode 2 With power applied to both Charger is Off and power from AC In 2 is transferred to AC inputs the Charger is On power from AC In 1 is AC Out 2 only AC Out 1 is not active transferred to AC Out 1 and power from AC In 2 is transferred to AC Out 2 Only AC In 1 power is shared with the charger 30 INSTALLATION OPTIONS Installation Option 1 for Freedom Marine 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 Marine 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 in
59. sible but not in the presence of flammable fumes or in an unvented battery compartment Keep the overall length of each battery cable less than 10 feet Note For more information on inverter location selection refer American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC recommendation A 25 Refer to page 33 22 5 Do not connect the inverter battery negative cable to the vessel safety ground 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 ABYC NEC or a qualified marine electrician 7 To meet electrical codes a UL Listed DC Rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive battery cable within 7 inches of the current source Unless the conductor is attached to the battery terminal then it must be within 72 inches ABYC standard This fuse is intended to protect the battery and cables 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
60. ssorted wire ties and connectors Accessories Needed for Installation e Fuse UL Listed DC Rated slow blow fuse as required by NEC e Electrical wire 10 gauge for AC input wiring Consult NEC for proper size for output wiring e Battery Cables with 3 8 ring terminal 1 positive 1 negative Consult NEC for proper size e DC fuse cable e Mounting Bolts 4 e Strain Relief 2 21 INSTALLATION CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Do not remove cover no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The Freedom Combi is appropriate for installation in recreational and commercial maritime applications It is recommended that installation be completed by an authorized Xantrex technical dealer or experienced marine electrician Key Installation Points 1 The unit is designed to mount vertically bulkhead or horizontally on a shelf 2 Allow several inches of clearance around the unit to permit a supply of fresh air to the cooling fan Do 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 pos
61. stalling a Freedom Marine 25 or 30 model AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are not used and must be capped off The AC input power must be supplied through a 30 amp double pole main breaker In this type of a system the panel loads would normally not include any heavy loads such as space heaters stoves water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other 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 options 2 3 or 4 should be considered If a generator is installed in the system a break before make AC transfer switch is used to select between shorepower or generator power The transfer switch AC output is then routed to the input of the inverter charger Freedom Marine Installation Option 1 Freedom Marine Model 10 15 20 25 30 12 VDC Battery Bank Single Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger Inverter AC Sub Panel To AC ground and DC ground are Inverter lt shown connected therefore galvanic protection is Class T Fuse Battery Switch aes AC Output 2 EO AC Input 2 AC Output 1 AC Input 1 Freedom Marine Inverter Charger AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Green
62. 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 automatically resulting in an efficient complete charge and safe battery maintenance Use of the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument provides the ability to periodically apply an equalizing charge Refer to Remote Control Panel or the Link Instrument Owner s Manual for more information 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 bulk 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 17 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 t
63. 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 corrected 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 Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument check the panel for a backfeed indication The panel will show an overload condition Eliminate the backfeed condition 37 INSTALLATION CHECKS e Testing for backfeed If a backfeed e Turn the inverter 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 from the inverter Make sure the inverter load when shorepower is removed is OFF Caution Apply shorepower and measure for voltage between the black and white wires that were attached to the inverter output feeding the Congratulations you have completed a electrical panel or loads not the inverter output successful installation wires If there is voltage on these wires a backfeed condition exists and must be corrected or damage will result Repeat the test for transfer and battery charger with the generator if you have one Note For
64. ushing the button back in after the fault is removed This circuit breaker is not suitable for branch circuit pro tection To comply with NEC additional branch circuit rated breakers may be required between the output of the unit and the load Freedom 25 and 30 have two outputs Both outputs are protected by the supplemental circuit breaker when operating in Invert Mode During transfer charge operation the outputs are protected by the circuit breakers feeding the two inputs to the unit 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 output KNOCKOUT td SN AC OUTPUT oe A COMPRESSION TERMINAL BLOCK installed AC INPUT Inverter Idle Circuit The idle circuit reduces battery power consumption when no AC load is present Response from idle is instantaneous When using a Freedom or Link remote control panel the idle threshold is adjustable The unit does not produce 120 volts when in idle An idle pulse is sent out approximately twice a second to see if a load is present To bring the unit out of the idle condition apply a load larger than the idle set point Low and High Battery Shutdown When in inverter 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 als
65. verter is in istandby 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 butno Warning Battery voltage external AC available Battery 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 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Battery voltage under load below 10 volts Charge batteries 2 Loose battery connections open battery switch or blown DC fuse Tighten connections or replace fuse 3 Tripped circuit breaker on front pan
66. 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 WARNING 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 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 Consult ABYC UL NEC or your marine electrician for

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