Xantrex Technology HF 1000, HF 1800 manual Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit

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Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit

You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HF. Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire.

The settings can be changed by adjusting the dip switches found on the main unit behind the display panel.

Battery	Dip Switch Setting	Bulk/Absorption	Float
Type	Switch 1Switch 2

Fixed	OFFOFF	13.5	13.5
Flooded	OFFON (default)	14.4	13.5
GEL	ONOFF	14.2	13.8
AGM	ONON	14.3	13.4

To adjust the battery type setting:

By default the battery type is set to Flooded (OFFON).

1.Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches.

2.Use the tip of your fingernail or a small screw driver with a flat tip to adjust the switches.

OFFON

Switch 1 Switch 2

Figure 3-1Dip Switches (Default Settings Shown)

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