Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit

You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom HW. 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 (factory setting)

14.4

13.5

GEL

ONOFF

14.2

13.8

AGM

ONON

14.3

13.4

 

 

 

 

To adjust the battery type setting:

By default (factory setting) 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.

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch 1 Switch 2

Figure 3-1Dip Switches (Factory Setting Shown)

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Xantrex Technology HW 1000 manual Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit, To adjust the battery type setting

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