Xantrex Technology HF 1000, HF 1800 ABS CHg 14.2

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Tabl e 4- 2 below illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the

Status LED and display screen.

Tabl e 4- 3 below illustrates the battery charging voltage and current

settings.

Table 4-2

Battery Charging Status LED

Status LED Display Screen Condition

Solid GREEN FUL Battery is FULL.

Flashing GREEN BUL— CHg—12.8

(where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage)

Battery is in BULK CHARGE.

ABS— CHg— 14.2

(where 14.2 is an example of battery voltage)

Battery is in ABSORPTION

CHARGE.

Solid RED E10 to e12 See Table 5-1, “Error Codes

Displayed on the Display Panel

Screen” on page 5–5.

Table 4-3

Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings

Battery Type Bulk/Absorption

Voltage (Volts) Float Voltage

(Volts) Charge Current

(Amps) Float Current

(Amps)

Flooded 14.4 13.5 2

5, 10, 20

GEL 14.2 13.8 2

5, 10, 20

AGM 14.3 13.4 2

5, 10, 20

Fixed 13.5 13.5 2, 5, 10, 20, 40 2, 5, 10, 20, 40

Contents

Main Page iii Trademarks Notice of Copyright Exclusion for Documentation Date and Revision August 2010 Rev B About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owners Guide for future reference. Page Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries Page Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Page Contents 5 Troubleshooting A Specifications Warranty and Return Information 1 Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Independent Power System Page 2 Materials List Default Settings for the Freedom HF System Table 2-1 Front Panel Freed om HF Default Values Side Panel Rear Panel Display Panel FREEDOM HF 1000 Page Page Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit Adjusting Feature Settings Page Page Page 4 Display Panel Operation FREEDOM HF 1000 Operating in Shore Power Mode Operating in Inverter Mode Turning the Inverter Function On and Off Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode. Table 4-1 Checking Battery Status Status LED during Inverter Mode Checking Output Power Operating Several Loads at Once Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF Note: Operating During Transition Between Shor e Power and Inverter Mode Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter Mode Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Inverter Loads Overload Conditions High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Over-temperature Conditions Battery Charging ABS CHg 14.2 Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Batteries Page 5 General Troubleshooting Guidelines Page Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Warning Messages Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen E01 E02 E03 E07 Table 5-1 E08 E09 E10 E11 E12 Page Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Inverter Applications Resistive Loads Motor Loads Long Transfer Times Page Page Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode Environmental Specifications System Specifications Physical Specifications Regulatory Approvals Inverter Overload Operation A6 975-0390-01-01 Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage Page 975-0390-01-01 WA1 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by What will Xantrex do? How do you get service? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warranty and Return 975-0390-01-01 WA3 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