Xantrex Technology HF 1800, HF 1000 manual Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owner’s Guide for future reference.

This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unitsFreedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 1800.

WARNING: Limitations on use

The Freedom HF is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

1.BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE FREEDOM HF, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THE FREEDOM HF, THE BATTERIES, AND ALL APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THIS GUIDE.

CAUTION: Risk of injury

To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 12 Vdc lead-acid (GEL, AGM, or Flooded) rechargeable batteries. Other battery types may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

2.Do not expose the Freedom HF to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the Freedom HF in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.

3.To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the Freedom HF with damaged or substandard wiring.

4.The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex, may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

5.Do not operate the Freedom HF if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the Freedom HF is damaged, see the Warranty section.

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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 ModeTurning the Audible Alarm on or OFF Checking Output PowerOperating Several Loads at Once Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter ModeOperating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage Overload Conditions Inverter LoadsHigh 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 Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsTelevision 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