Xantrex Technology HF 1000, HF 1800 manual 2Troubleshooting Reference

Troubleshooting Reference

WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard

Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairing the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.

Table 5-2Troubleshooting Reference

Problem	Possible Cause		Solution
Low output voltage	You are using a voltmeter		Use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as
(96 Vac–104 Vac) during	that cannot accurately		the Fluke 87.
Inverter mode.	read the RMS voltage of a
	modified sine wave.
No output voltage. The status	AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the
LED is red.	inverter has shut down with the display screen showing one of the
	following error codes:
	•	Low input voltage	• Check the DC connections and the
		(fault code E01)		cable.
			•	Recharge the battery.
	•	High input voltage	• Verify the unit is connected to a 12V
		(fault code E02)		battery.
			• Check the voltage regulation of the
				external charging system (if any).
	• Unit overload or AC		• Reduce the load. Make sure the load
		output short circuit		does not exceed the output rating.
		(fault code E03)
	•	Thermal shutdown	• Allow the unit to cool off.
		(fault code E04)	• Reduce the load if continuous
				operation is required.
			• Improve ventilation. Make sure the
				inverter’s ventilation openings are not
				blocked.
	• AC transfer relay has		• Improve ventilation. Make sure the
		overheated (during		inverter’s ventilation grille is not
		shore power mode).		blocked.
			•	Reduce the load.

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