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Xantrex Technology HF 1000, HF 1800 Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit, WARNING Fire hazard

Models: HF 1800 HF 1000

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Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit

You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HF. Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire.

The settings can be changed by adjusting the dip switches found on the main unit behind the display panel.

Battery	Dip Switch Setting	Bulk/Absorption	Float
Type	Switch 1Switch 2

Fixed	OFFOFF	13.5	13.5
Flooded	OFFON (default)	14.4	13.5
GEL	ONOFF	14.2	13.8
AGM	ONON	14.3	13.4

To adjust the battery type setting:

By default the battery type is set to Flooded (OFFON).

1.Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches.

2.Use the tip of your fingernail or a small screw driver with a flat tip to adjust the switches.

OFFON

Switch 1 Switch 2

Figure 3-1Dip Switches (Default Settings Shown)

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Xantrex Technology HF 1000 Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit, WARNING Fire hazard, To adjust the battery type setting

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Owner’s Guide Freedom HFInverter/Charger Freedom HFPage Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Owner’s GuideNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks Exclusion for DocumentationScope About This GuidePurpose AudienceConventions Used Related InformationCAUTION Risk of injury Important Safety InstructionsWARNING Limitations on use IMPORTANT Read and save this Owner’s Guide for future referenceWARNING Explosion hazard Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONSBURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR DC CONNECTION PRECAUTION MARINE UNIT LOCATIONPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION Equipment damagePage 3 Configuration Contents2 Features 1 Introduction5 Troubleshooting A Specifications975-0390-01-01 FiguresDip Switches Default Settings Shown xiiiPage Status LED during Inverter Mode TablesFreedom HF Default Values Battery Charging Status LEDPage It covers the following Freedom HF’s major features, and Freedom HF’s function as an independent power system1 Introduction Reliable Quality PowerThe low battery voltage alarm and shutdown prevents your Back-upOver-temp Alarm and Shutdown Independent Power SystemAlarm and OverloadPage Front panel features Side panel features Rear panel features, and 2 FeaturesIt covers the following Materials list Default settings list Display panel featuresMaterials List 1 Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unitFront Panel Default Settings for the Freedom HF SystemTable 2-1 Freedom HF Default Values Default SettingFeature Description Side PanelRear Panel Feature DescriptionDisplay Panel Feature Description975-0390-01-01 Page Adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings on page 3 ConfigurationSetting battery types on the main unit on page It covers the followingSetting Battery Types on the Main Unit To adjust the battery type settingWARNING Fire hazard Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current Settings To adjust what is being displayed on the screen20A for the Freedom HF 40A for the Freedom HF To adjust the alarm settingTo adjust the charging current 2 - 5 - 10 - 20 for the Freedom HF 2 -10 - 20 - 40 for the Freedom HFMaximum By-pass AC Table 3-1 Charging Current GuidelinesAC Input Circuit Breaker or fusePage Information about routine maintenance Procedures for operating the inverter from the display panelOperating limits and inverter loads Battery charging, and 4 Operation1 Inverter button Display Panel OperationFeature Description 4 Select buttonOperating in Shore Power Mode Operating in Shore Power ModeOperating in Inverter Mode Turning the Inverter Function On and OffWARNING Shock hazard 12.8 Status LED During Inverter ModeChecking Battery Status 0.85Checking Output Power Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFFOperating Several Loads at Once Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter ModeTransitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power Power Output Operating LimitsInput Voltage Inverter Loads Overload ConditionsHigh Surge Loads Over-temperature Conditions Trouble LoadsBattery Charging Figure 4-1 Three-stage Charging ProcessBUL- CHg-12.8 Battery Charging Status LEDBattery Charging Voltage and Current Settings ABS- CHgRoutine Maintenance BatteriesFreedom HF Unit 4-14 It covers the following General troubleshooting guidelines 5 TroubleshootingChapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom Common problems Warning messages Troubleshooting references, andGeneral Troubleshooting Guidelines WARNING Shock and Energy hazardIs the inverter located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated place? Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision Reception Warning Messages Mode Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel ScreenCondition ActionTo reset error codes E10 to E12 WARNING Electrical shock and burn hazard Troubleshooting ReferenceTable 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference ProblemSolution Table 5-2 Troubleshooting ReferenceProblem See Table 5-1, “Error Codes DisplayedInverter Applications Resistive LoadsMotor Loads Long Transfer TimesInverter Applications 5-12 A Specifications Important Specifications are subject to change without noticeTemperature” on page A-6 Electrical Specifications Inverter ModeSee “Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient DC InputFreedom HF Electrical Specifications Charge ModeAC Input Freedom HFPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsSystem Specifications Regulatory Approvals975-0390-01-01 Inverter Overload OperationInverter Overload Operation Freedom HFFreedom HF Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature975-0390-01-01 50 CCharger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage Table A-1 Charging VoltagePage 975-0390-01-01 Warranty and Return InformationWarranty WA-1Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms 975-0390-01-01Product Return Material Authorization PolicyDisclaimer ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty Service975-0390-01-01 Information About Your System 806-1020806-1840 WA-6 Index 975-0390-01-01IX-1 Page Page 975-0390-01-01 Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct Printed in China