THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Circuit Breaker Protection The Freedom Inverter/Charger is supplemental breaker protected.

The INVERT/CHARGE breaker on the front of the unit protects against sustained inverter/ charger over-current conditions.

These breakers are reset by pushing the button back in.

The output circuit breakers protect the output AC circuits. Models are available with one or two outputs.

Thermostat Controlled Cooling Freedom Inverter/Chargers are equipped

with a thermostatically controlled fan that cools the unit so it can operate continually at its rated units with only supplemental circuit breakers between the unit and the load. Appropriate wire gauges must be used throughout the installation. Refer to NEC specifications.

 

Circuit Breaker Protection

 

INV/CHG

OUT 1

OUT 2

10

15

N/A

N/A

15

20

N/A

N/A

 

15D

20

15/20*

15/20*

 

20

25

N/A

N/A

20D

25

15/20*

15/20*

 

25

30

N/A

N/A

30

30

N/A

N/A

*Circuit breaker configurations include 15/15, 15/20, and 20/20

*Note: Supplemental circuit breakers are reset by pushing the button back in. The fault must be removed before resetting the circuit breaker. Integral branch circuit rated breakers are reset by setting the appropriate breaker switch to the “on” position. The fault must be removed before resetting the circuit breaker.

If a 30-ampere service supplies the input to the unit, a model with integral branch circuit rated breakers allows direct wiring from the unit to the load.

Inverter Idle Circuit

This automatic energy saving feature reduces battery power consumption when no AC load is present. Response from idle is instantaneous. In most cases, the operation of the idle circuit is not noticeable. Use of the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation allows the idle threshold to be adjusted. The unit does not put out 120 volts when in idle. To bring the unit out of the idle condition, apply a load.

Low and High Battery Shutdown When in invert mode, if the battery

voltage drops to 10.0 volts, the inverter will automatically shut off. Charge the batteries to 13.5 volts to automatically resume operation.

Voltage shutdown also occurs for a high battery condition at 15.5 volts. Operation will resume automatically when the battery voltage drops below 15.5 volts. Check all DC sources on the system for the reason for the excessive voltage.

Power Sharing

When connected to an external AC source the battery charger and transfer functions are engaged. A unique Power Sharing feature automatically reduces the AC power consumption of the battery charger allowing necessary AC power to go to the load. This prevents the source AC INPUT circuit breaker from tripping within the specified rating of the AC circuit breaker.

The Power Sharing set point of each unit has a factory default setting of 30 amps. This can be changed using the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrumentation.

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