Xantrex Technology 10

1Introduction

Chapter 1 describes the features and functions of the Freedom 10

Inverter/Charger.

Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Manual Page Important Safety Instructions WARNING Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard WARNING: Explosion hazard Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction Page Page Introduction Things You Should Know Intended Use Circuit Breaker Protection WARNING: Unexpected operation Page Page Installation Precautions Key Installation Points Recreational Vehicle Installation WARNING: Fi re hazard and equipment damage Page Page Page Page Marine Installation WARNING: Fi re hazard Page Page Page Page Residential Solar Installation WARNING: Fi re hazard and equipment damage Page Page Page Page Page Page Freedom 10 Power Switch Remote Control Panel 12 V Models 24 V Models Power Switch System Status LEDs DC Volts Bar Graph DC Amps Bar Graph DIP Switches Page DIP Switch Status DIP Switch Programming Remote Power Consumption Link 2000 Remote Control Panel Batteries Battery Types Wet Cell Batteries Gel-Cell Batteries Battery Interconnection Series Parallel Battery Bank Ratings and Sizing Page Battery Charging Conventional Battery Chargers The Freedom Battery Charger 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 50 0 30 20 10 Equalizing Batteries Charging Over-Discharged Batteries CAUTION: Damage to batteries Battery Charger Voltage Settings Table 3-5 ** When set for gel cells, the equalize mode is disabled. Battery Charger Voltage Settings Page Using the Remote Control DC Amps LED Bar Graph The remote control LEDs are numbered by counting up from the bottom. Troubleshooting Guide Page Specifications * voltages will vary depending on temperature and the selected battery type. Page Glossary of Terms Page Page Warranty and Return Information Warra nty What does this warranty cover? What will Xantrex do? How do you get service? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System