Xantrex Technology Freedom 458 49

Freedom 458 Installation Option 5

Freedom 458 Model 15 S/D, 20 S/D

12 VDC Battery Bank

Class T

Fuse

+ -

AC Output 2

AC Output 1

AC Input 1

Freedom 458

Inverter/Charger

15 or 20 Amp

Single Input/ Dual Output

Branch Circuit Outlets

30 Amp Transfer that Power Shares

15 A = min 14/3 AWG wire**

with the Charger.

20 A = min 12/3 AWG wire**

15 or 20 S/D Models available with

15/15, 15/20 or 20/20 Amp branch

rated circuit breakers.

**Always consult Local and National

Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior

to installation

* Always consult National Electrical Codes for

GFCI installation requirements.

From Shore or Generator

GFCI *

L1 Neu Gnd

Main

12 or 14

AWG Wire**

Neutral Bus

Ground Bus

AC Wire Colors

Main AC Panel

Hot

= Black

10/3

Neutral = White

AWG

Ground = Green/bare

Wire**

Contents

Freedom 458 10 15 20 25 Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Inverter/Charger (toll free) or (direct) www.xantrex.com CustomerService@xantrex.com Introduction Things You Should Know Operation Batteries Battery Charging 1.DC to AC power inverting 2.Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power 3.Automatic three-stagebattery charging plus manual battery equalizing 1000 watts Freedom 15 & 15D Circuit Breaker Protection Thermostat Controlled Cooling 15D 20D Inverter Idle Circuit Integral Branch Circuit Rated Breakers Models 15D&20D Supplemental Branch Circuit Rated Breakers External AC Power Front Panel Controls and Indicators INVERT MODE CHARGE MODE Turn the charger ON and OFF STATUS LEDs Battery Type Selection Operation Status INVERT CHARGE LOW BATTERY AND OVERTEMP/OVER LOAD TSC (Temperature Sensitive Charging) OPTIONAL REMOTES not Page Page Series Parallel AMP-HOURCONSUMPTION FORMULAS (AC amps x 10) x 1.1 x hours of operation = DC amp hours (watts/ DC voltage) x 1.1 x hours of (AC VA/ DC voltage) x 1.1 x hours of Freedom Battery Chargers The battery charger stages are: Stage 1 Bulk Charge Stage Stage Stage 4 Removal of residual sulfate Bring all cells to the same potential Mixing up of the electrolyte 1.Do not equalize gel cell batteries. Check remote default settings Always monitor the equalize charge cycle 3.Check the battery electrolyte both Remove all loads from the DC system before equalizing With the Freedom Remote Control Panel Page Page Page Do not backfeed the AC output of the in- verter with incoming AC power Do not connect the AC input to the AC output Always use proper wire and connectors make sure these do not operate from the inverter output AC power Page AC Wiring AC Input: AC Output: Dual AC Output Ground Fault Circult Interrupters Pass & Seymour Catalog Number Rated: 15 amps at 120 volts AC Remote Control Wiring PathMaker Models Battery Cable Fusing Recommended Fuse: UL Listed Class T JLLN For Freedom For Freedom 15 & 15D not 1.Test the inverter function: 2.Test the transfer function: 3.Test the battery charger function: Page Page Alternating Current (AC) Ampere (Amp, A) Ampere-hour (Amp-Hr Ah) Equalize Charge Gel Cell Battery GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Ground LED (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light Page What does this warranty cover What will Xantrex do How do you get service Phone: Fax: What does this warranty not cover 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) Installation examples for the new Freedom 458 Series Inverter/Chargers Shorepower configurations: Inverter/charger configurations: Always Installation Option #1 for Freedom 10, 15, 20, 25, and Page Installation Option #2 for Freedom 10, 15, 20, 25, and Page Installation Option #3 for Freedom 20 D/D, 25 D/D and 30 D/D Page Installation Option #4 for Freedom 20 D/D, 25 D/D and 30 D/D Page Installation Option #5 for Freedom 15 S/D and 20 S/D