Inverter/Charger
Freedom HF
Owner’s Guide
Freedom HF
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Owner’s Guide
Freedom HF Inverter/Charger
Trademarks
About Xantrex
Notice of Copyright
Exclusion for Documentation
Purpose
About This Guide
Scope
Audience
Related Information
Conventions Used
WARNING Limitations on use
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION Risk of injury
IMPORTANT Read and save this Owner’s Guide for future reference
WARNING Explosion hazard
BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR
Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries
EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
MARINE UNIT LOCATION
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTION
CAUTION Equipment damage
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
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2 Features
Contents
3 Configuration
1 Introduction
A Specifications
5 Troubleshooting
Dip Switches Default Settings Shown
Figures
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Freedom HF Default Values
Tables
Status LED during Inverter Mode
Battery Charging Status LED
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1 Introduction
It covers the following Freedom HF’s major features, and
Freedom HF’s function as an independent power system
The low battery voltage alarm and shutdown prevents your
Quality Power
Reliable
Back-up
Alarm and
Independent Power System
Over-temp Alarm and Shutdown
Overload
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It covers the following Materials list Default settings list
2 Features
Front panel features Side panel features Rear panel features, and
Display panel features
1 Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit
Materials List
Table 2-1 Freedom HF Default Values
Default Settings for the Freedom HF System
Front Panel
Default Setting
Rear Panel
Side Panel
Feature Description
Feature Description
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Display Panel
Feature Description
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Setting battery types on the main unit on page
3 Configuration
Adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings on page
It covers the following
WARNING Fire hazard
Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit
To adjust the battery type setting
To adjust what is being displayed on the screen
Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current Settings
To adjust the charging current
To adjust the alarm setting
20A for the Freedom HF 40A for the Freedom HF
2 - 5 - 10 - 20 for the Freedom HF 2 -10 - 20 - 40 for the Freedom HF
AC Input Circuit
Table 3-1 Charging Current Guidelines
Maximum By-pass AC
Breaker or fuse
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Operating limits and inverter loads Battery charging, and
Procedures for operating the inverter from the display panel
Information about routine maintenance
4 Operation
Feature Description
Display Panel Operation
1 Inverter button
4 Select button
Operating in Shore Power Mode
Operating in Shore Power Mode
WARNING Shock hazard
Operating in Inverter Mode
Turning the Inverter Function On and Off
Checking Battery Status
Status LED During Inverter Mode
12.8
0.85
Operating Several Loads at Once
Checking Output Power
Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF
Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power
Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode
Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter Mode
Input Voltage
Power Output
Operating Limits
High Surge Loads
Inverter Loads
Overload Conditions
Trouble Loads
Over-temperature Conditions
Figure 4-1 Three-stage Charging Process
Battery Charging
Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings
Battery Charging Status LED
BUL- CHg-12.8
ABS- CHg
Freedom HF Unit
Routine Maintenance
Batteries
4-14
Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom
5 Troubleshooting
It covers the following General troubleshooting guidelines
Common problems Warning messages Troubleshooting references, and
WARNING Shock and Energy hazard
General Troubleshooting Guidelines
Is the inverter located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated place?
Television Reception
Common Problems
Buzz in Audio Equipment
Warning Messages
Condition
Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen
Mode
Action
To reset error codes E10 to E12
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference
Troubleshooting Reference
WARNING Electrical shock and burn hazard
Problem
Problem
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference
Solution
See Table 5-1, “Error Codes Displayed
Resistive Loads
Inverter Applications
Inverter Applications
Motor Loads
Long Transfer Times
5-12
Important Specifications are subject to change without notice
A Specifications
See “Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient
Electrical Specifications Inverter Mode
Temperature” on page A-6
DC Input
AC Input
Electrical Specifications Charge Mode
Freedom HF
Freedom HF
System Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Physical Specifications
Regulatory Approvals
Inverter Overload Operation
Inverter Overload Operation
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Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature
Freedom HF
50 C
Table A-1 Charging Voltage
Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage
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Warranty
Warranty and Return Information
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Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms
Disclaimer
Return Material Authorization Policy
Product
Exclusions
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Out of Warranty Service
806-1840
Information About Your System
806-1020
WA-6
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