Xantrex Technology 806-1055, 806-1020, 806-1840-01, 806-1840-02 manual AC shore power, Generator

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AC shore power

A source of 120 volts, 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 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.

Generator

The Freedom HF is compatible with most generators which produce nominal 120 volts AC 60Hz sine wave AC power.

Since the DC charging current limit of the Freedom HF may be configured to provide as little as 2 amps 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 700 watts.

Basic Installation Procedures

AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device

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)

only.

that is used to supply the Freedom HF must be rated at no more than 30A

 

and must be approved for use on 120 volts AC branch circuits. The wire

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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.

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on 120 volts AC branch circuits. The wire used between the Freedom HF

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

 

and the AC output breaker must be of adequate size to match the AC input

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circuit breaker’s rating. The wiring from each AC output breaker to each of

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the loads must be adequately sized to carry the current rating of the

individual AC output breaker.

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Disconnect Devices: Each system requires a method of disconnecting the

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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

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switches will be needed ahead of the fuses. These will have to be a branch

 

circuit rated for 120 volts AC and have an appropriate current rating.

 

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Contents Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers Page Document Part Number Statement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsExplosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Preparing to ChargeFire Hazard Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGERRegulatory Precautions for Using Rechargeable AppliancesRisk of Damage to Rechargeable Appliances Limitations on USEKKK Information to the User FCC Information to the UserPage Contents Page What’s In The Box Display panel is attached to the unit Materials ListSafety Instructions Installation CodesShock Hazard Installation Tools and Materials High Level Overview of Installation Steps Basic Installation Procedures To engine Designing the InstallationAC shore power GeneratorAC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device AC Distribution Panels AC CablingEquipment Damage AC Output Neutral Bonding AC GroundingDC Cabling Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs DC Disconnects and Over-Current DevicesBatteries Choosing a Location for the Unit Close to the battery compartment and the AC source and loadFire and Explosion Hazards Splashing water or bilge waterTo mount the Freedom HF Mounting the UnitGrounding Locations Connecting the Equipment GroundConnecting the AC Input Wires General AC Wiring ConsiderationsFIRE, SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Damage other equipment Installers onlyAC Input Connections for the Freedom HF 1800 T Model Electric Shock Hazard Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit AC Output Connections for the Freedom HF 1800 T Model To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiringReverse Polarity Damage GNDDC End for Freedom HF 1000, 1055, 1800, and 1800 T Connecting the DC CablesTo make the DC connections For use by qualified installers Anderson Connectors DC GroundingTo connect the DC ground Exposed Ignition Control Terminals To enable ignition controlTo enable ignition control and to connect auxiliary DC power Power Module For Freedom HF 1055 EMS and 1800 EMSUse by qualified installers only To mount the display panel Mounting the Display PanelTesting Your Installation Testing in Invert ModeTo test the Freedom HF in invert mode To test the Freedom HF in shore power mode Testing in Shore Power ModeDifferent Views Drip Shield Installation For Marine InstallationsTo install the drip shields Drip Shield Installation For Marine InstallationsConfiguration Typical Marine Installation Marine InstallationPhysical Specifications SpecificationsDC Input AC Input Page Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc
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