INTRODUCTION

This owner’s manual describes the Freedom 458 Series Inverter/Chargers from Xantrex. These units perform three distinct functions:

1.DC to AC power inverting.2.Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power.3.Automatic three-stage battery charging plus manual battery equalizing.

•The inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC power at a crystal controlled frequency from a deep cycle battery bank and is rated at:

Freedom 10

1000 watts
Freedom 15 & 15D1500 watts
Freedom 20 & 20D2000 watts

Freedom 25

2500 watts

Freedom 30

3000 watts

The output is a modified sine wave and is compatible with most appliances, tools and other 120 VAC equipment. (Note: Certain laser printers, breadmakers, digital clocks and small battery chargers may not operate on modified sine wave.) An idle mode reduces battery power consumption when loads are removed from the inverter. There is a low battery cutout protection circuit and momentary surge power of more than twice the inverter rating for starting electric motors. High efficiency ensures the longest possible battery life between charges.

•The internal transfer switch allows the Freedom Inverter/Charger to be connected to an external AC source and transfer the source power through directly to the loads. When the external AC power source is disconnected, the transfer switch allows automatic switching back to the inverter.

The Freedom Inverter/Charger operates as a self-contained backup power system— just add batteries.

•Freedom battery chargers are electronically controlled and rated at a maximum output current:

Freedom 10

50 amps DC

Freedom 15 & 15D

75 amps DC

Freedom 20 & 20D

100 amps DC

Freedom 25

130 amps DC

Freedom 30

140 amps DC

They are designed to rapidly and optimally charge wet, gel, or Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)** cell deep-cycle batteries. Battery charging is automatically accomplished in three stages: Bulk Charge, Acceptance Charge and Float Charge.

Using a Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation, a manually engaged Equalizing Charge cycle is possible. Simple, automatic operation is made possible by the microprocessor in the Freedom Inverter/Charger. In most cases, no attention or maintenance is required.

Electronic Protection

Fast-acting electronic circuits protect the inverter from overloads and short circuits. Other protection includes a low and high battery voltage cutoff and automatic shutdown if an over-temperature condition occurs. When the fault condition is corrected, the unit will automatically reset. Example: remove overload, charge batteries or allow to cool.

**Battery type selection is set on the front of the unit or with an optional remote (Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument).

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