Xantrex Technology HF 1800, HF 1000 manual General Troubleshooting Guidelines

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General Troubleshooting Guidelines

3.If your Freedom HF is not displaying an error code, check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operation:

•Is the inverter located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated place?

•Are the battery cables adequately sized as recommended in the Installation guide?

•Is the battery in good condition?

•Are all DC connections tight?

•Are the AC input and output connections and wiring in good condition?

•Are the configuration settings correct for your particular installation?

•Are the display panel and the communications cable properly connected and undamaged?

•Are all disconnects and AC breakers closed and operable?

•Have any of the fuses blown in the installation?

4.Contact Xantrex for further assistance. Please be prepared to describe details or your system installation and to provide the model and serial number of the unit.

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Contents Freedom HF Page Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Date and Revision Audience About This GuidePurpose ScopeRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Safety Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries Marine Unit Location Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Page Contents Specifications TroubleshootingFigures Xiv Tables Xvi Introduction Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Shutdown Independent Power SystemPage Features Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit Materials ListFront Panel Default Settings for the Freedom HF SystemRear Panel Side PanelFreedom Display PanelPage Configuration To adjust the battery type setting Setting Battery Types on the Main UnitTo adjust what is being displayed on the screen Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current SettingsTo adjust the alarm setting 1Charging Current Guidelines Page Operation Inverter button Display Panel OperationOperating in Shore Power Mode Turning the Inverter Function On and Off Operating in Inverter ModeChecking Battery Status Status LED During Inverter ModeChecking Output Power Turning the Audible Alarm on or OFFOperating Several Loads at Once Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter ModePower Output Operating LimitsInput Voltage Inverter Loads Overload ConditionsHigh Surge Loads Trouble Loads Over-temperature Conditions1Three-stage Charging Process Battery ChargingFUL Batteries Routine MaintenancePage HF Inverter/Charger during operation TroubleshootingGeneral Troubleshooting Guidelines General Troubleshooting Guidelines Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision Reception E01 E08 To reset error codes E10 to E12 2Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference Resistive Loads Inverter ApplicationsLong Transfer Times Motor LoadsPage Specifications Freedom HF Electrical Specifications Inverter ModeElectrical Specifications Charge Mode Regulatory Approvals Environmental SpecificationsSystem Specifications Physical SpecificationsInverter Overload Operation Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Table A-1Charging Voltage Charger Output Current vs. AC Input VoltagePage Warranty Warranty and Return InformationWA-2 Exclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyDisclaimer ProductOut of Warranty Service Return Procedure806-1840 Information About Your SystemWA-6 975-0390-01-01 IX-1 IndexIX-2 Page Xantrex Technology Inc