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Xantrex 8006-1840-02 Owner's Manual

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    Tm tm freedom hf inverter/chargers owner’s guide product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons. Model product numbers 806-1020 806-1054, 806-1054-01 806-1055, 806-1055-02 806-1544 806-1840 806-1840-01 g2 tdn8853 806-1840-01, 806-1840-02 806-1840-03, 806-1840-04 freed...

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    Freedom hf invchg owners guide.Book page ii wednesday, september 13, 2017 6:20 pm.

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    975-0390-01-01 i copyright © 2014-17 schneider electric. All rights reserved. All trademarks are owned by schneider electric industries sas or its affiliated companies. Exclusion for documentation u nless specifically agreed to in writing , seller ( a ) makes no warranty as to the accuracy , suffici...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Ii freedom hf owner’s guide about this guide purpose the purpose of this owner’s guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a freedom hf inverter/charger for recreational, fleet vehicle, or marine installations. For complete information to help in...

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    975-0390-01-01 iii related information you can find more information about xantrex products and services at www.Xantrex.Com . Note : the installation guide (document part number: 975-0395-01-01) is intended for qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in: • i...

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    Iv freedom hf owner’s guide important safety instructions important: r ead and save this o wner ’ s g uide for future reference . This chapter contains important safety instructions for the freedom hf inverter/charger (freedom hf). Each time, before using the freedom hf, read all instructions and ca...

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    975-0390-01-01 v notes: 1. Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. 2. This inverter/charger contains components wh...

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    Vi freedom hf owner’s guide precautions when working with batteries notes: 1. Mount and place the freedom hf inverter/charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-aci...

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    975-0390-01-01 vii precautions when preparing to charge notes: • study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether equalization is acceptable for your battery, and recommended rates of charge. • for flooded non...

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    Viii freedom hf owner’s guide precautions for using rechargeable appliances regulatory the freedom hf inverter/charger is certified to appropriate us and canadian standards. For more information see “regulatory approvals” on page 45. The freedom hf inverter/charger is intended to be used for mobile ...

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    975-0390-01-01 ix fcc information to the user this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ...

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  • Page 13: Contents

    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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  • Page 15: Introduction

    975-0390-01-01 1 introduction the freedom hf inverter/charger (freedom hf) is designed with integrated inverting–charging functions and power management features suitable for marine, recreational, and commercial vehicle installations. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main pe...

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    2 freedom hf owner’s guide introduction key features power for most appliances the freedom hf inverter/charger provides up to 1000 watts (models a freedom hf 1000, freedom hf 1055, and freedom hf 1055 ems), up to 1500 watts (freedom hf 1500 b ), or up to 1800 watts (models c freedom hf 1800, freedom...

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    975-0390-01-01 3 introduction over-temp alarm and shutdown during inverter mode, the freedom hf automatically alerts you if it is overheating and approaching the over-temperature shutdown limit. The freedom hf automatically shuts down when the limit is exceeded. Low power consumption when the freedo...

  • Page 18: Features

    4 freedom hf owner’s guide features table 2 lists the default settings for the freedom hf system. You may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the freedom hf. Front panel (freedom hf 1000, 1055, 1500, 1800) table 2 freedom hf default values item default setting you...

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    975-0390-01-01 5 features front panel (freedom hf 1800 t) front panel (freedom hf 1800 t) feature description 1 display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen. The panel can be detached to expose the dip switches behind it and to extend and mount the panel on a w...

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    6 freedom hf owner’s guide features front panel ( freedom hf 1055 ems,1800 ems ) rear panel ( freedom hf 1055 ems,1800 ems ) feature description 1 power module contains 12-volt dc terminals for ignition controls, an auxiliary power source, and a remote port for attaching the display panel using a co...

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    975-0390-01-01 7 features rear panel (all other models) display panel (all models) feature description 1 negative dc cabling terminal connects to the negative terminal of the battery using a battery cable. 2 ventilation grille (openings) must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the cooling...

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    8 freedom hf owner’s guide features remote and power module panel ( freedom hf 1055 ems,1800 ems ) for instructions on how to enable or disable ignition control, see the installation guide. Side panel (all models) feature description 1 remote jack is used for connecting the display panel that ships ...

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    975-0390-01-01 9 freedom inverter/charger configuration 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. The settings can be changed by a...

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    10 freedom hf owner’s guide freedom inverter/charger configuration viewing inverter/charger information the led screen displays inverter/charger information as well as feature settings in coordination with the led lights underneath the screen. ◆ press the select button to toggle between the followin...

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    975-0390-01-01 11 freedom inverter/charger configuration adjusting feature settings the power and select buttons can be used to: • change the charging current setting • change the inverter mode setting • disable or enable the audible alarm • change the shutdown setting • return to factory default se...

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    12 freedom hf owner’s guide freedom inverter/charger configuration to change the charger’s charging current setting: by default the charging current is set to for freedom hf 1000, for freedom hf 1055, and for freedom hf 1500/1800 models. 1. Press and hold the inverter power button for five seconds. ...

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    975-0390-01-01 13 freedom inverter/charger configuration to change the inverter mode setting: by default the inverter mode is set to on (“ ”). On (“ ”) will put the inverter on standby. This means when shore power is present, ac shore power will pass through as ac output. And when shore power is not...

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    14 freedom hf owner’s guide freedom inverter/charger configuration to adjust the low battery shutdown setting: by default the low voltage setting is set to low (“ ”). Low (“ ”) sets the low battery shutdown threshold to 10.5 v for all models except freedom hf 1500. Middle (“ ”) is only available to ...

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    975-0390-01-01 15 freedom inverter/charger operation display panel operation the freedom hf features a display panel with three-digit led display to show inverter, ac source, and battery status information. Feature description 1 inverter power button • press and hold for one second to turn the freed...

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    16 freedom hf owner’s guide freedom inverter/charger operation 4 select button • in inverter mode, press the button to choose what appears in the three-digit led display: input voltage , input current , or output power . See “to change the inverter mode setting:” on page 13. Note : a corresponding l...

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    975-0390-01-01 17 operating in shore power mode the freedom hf operates in shore power mode when an ac source (a generator or utility power) is present at the ac input terminals. When the ac source is within operating range, the freedom hf unit bypasses inverter function and powers the appliances co...

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    18 freedom hf owner’s guide operating in shore power mode turning the inverter function on and off the inverter power button on the display panel turns the freedom hf’s inverter function on and off. To operate, press the button and hold for one second. When shore power is not present and inverter mo...

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    975-0390-01-01 19 operating in shore power mode status led during inverter mode the following summarizes the behavior of the status led during inverter mode. Table 3 status led during inverter mode status led display screen condition solid yellow . (where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage) selec...

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    20 freedom hf owner’s guide operating in shore power mode checking battery status during inverter mode, you can check the battery status by pressing the select button until the input voltage led (or input current led) illuminates. The battery voltage (or battery current) appears in the three-digit l...

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    975-0390-01-01 21 operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode the freedom hf’s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an ac source to dc source within a fraction of a second and vice-versa. The freedom hf automatically detects when shore power is prese...

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    22 freedom hf owner’s guide operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode operating limits power output the freedom hf can deliver up to 1000 watts (freedom hf 1000 and 1055), 1500 watts (freedom hf 1500), or 1800 watts (freedom hf 1800) continuous power. The wattage rating appli...

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    975-0390-01-01 23 operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode the allowable freedom hf input voltage ranges are shown in the following table for freedom hf 1500 and freedom hf 1800 t a : a.Excluding freedom hf 1800 t (806-1840-01 g2 tdn8853) operating condition voltage range fr...

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    24 freedom hf owner’s guide operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode inverter loads the freedom hf will operate most ac loads within its power rating of 1000 watts (freedom hf 1000), 1500 watts (freedom hf 1500), or 1800 watts (freedom hf 1800). However, some appliances and ...

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    975-0390-01-01 25 operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode however, when the internal temperature drops and falls within normal operating temperature, the freedom hf will recover automatically and will continue inverting. During ac shore power mode, when the freedom hf’s cha...

  • Page 40: Battery Charging

    26 freedom hf owner’s guide battery charging battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the freedom hf unit is connected to a battery (or battery bank). The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much energy in the battery is used up during inverting. Whenever the ...

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    975-0390-01-01 27 battery charging table 4 illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the status led and display screen. Table 5 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the freedom hf 1000 model and all freedom hf 1800 models. Table 4 battery charging status led st...

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    28 freedom hf owner’s guide battery charging table 6 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the freedom hf 1055 models. Table 6 battery charging voltage and current settings battery type bulk/ absorption (volts) float (volts) charge current (amps) absorption to float trans...

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    975-0390-01-01 29 battery charging routine maintenance freedom hf unit minimal maintenance is required to keep your freedom hf operating properly. Periodically you should: • clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. • ensure that the dc cables are...

  • Page 44: Inverter Overload Operation

    30 freedom hf owner’s guide inverter overload operation this graph shows how long (measured in milliseconds) the freedom hf will operate for a given output current (measured in amps). Both the freedom hf 1000/1055 models and freedom hf 1500/ 1800 models are represented in the illustration below. The...

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    975-0390-01-01 31 invert power derating vs. Ambient temperature if the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °c, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown. 25 30 35 40 45 50 750 800 850 900 1000 @12.5 volts ...

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    32 freedom hf owner’s guide invert power derating vs. Ambient temperature 25 30 35 40 45 50 1000 1100 1350 1600 1800 @12.5 volts 30°c 1450 watts 1100 watts 1000 watts 1350 watts ~33°c @11.5 volts freedom hf 1800 watts °c freedom hf invchg owners guide.Book page 32 wednesday, september 13, 2017 6:20 ...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    975-0390-01-01 33 troubleshooting this section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you encounter. Before contacting customer service, please work through the steps listed below: 1. Check for any error codes displayed on the display screen. If a message is displayed, record it before ...

  • Page 48: Common Problems

    34 freedom hf owner’s guide common problems buzz in audio equipment some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the freedom hf. This occurs because the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced ...

  • Page 49: Warning Messages

    975-0390-01-01 35 warning messages warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display panel screen to alert you to an impending system change. Warnings do not affect operation. With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen, only the audible alar...

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    36 freedom hf owner’s guide warning messages low battery voltage detected depending on setting, see “operating limits” on page 22. Inverting • check battery status and recharge if necessary. • check for proper dc cable sizing. • check for loose connections and tighten if necessary. Ac output overloa...

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    975-0390-01-01 37 warning messages for error code : • the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seconds a • after a five-minute shutdown delay b , the unit will immediately stop inverting for error codes to : • the unit will stop inverting for error codes and : • the unit will stop cha...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Reference

    38 freedom hf owner’s guide troubleshooting reference electrical shock and energy hazard do not disassemble the freedom hf. It does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Failure to follow these instructions can r...

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    975-0390-01-01 39 troubleshooting reference low output voltage (96 volts ac–104 volts ac) during inverter mode. You are using a voltmeter that cannot accurately read the rms voltage of a modified sine wave. Use a true rms reading voltmeter such as the fluke 87. No output voltage. The status led is r...

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    40 freedom hf owner’s guide troubleshooting reference no output voltage. The status led is green or yellow. Gfci has tripped or 15a supplementary breaker has tripped. Circuit breaker on the ac load panel or ac output disconnect has tripped. Battery voltage is too low (depending on setting, see “oper...

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    975-0390-01-01 41 troubleshooting reference no output voltage. The status led is not lighting up. The jumper wire on the power module panel connecting the “ignition control” and “disabled” terminals is removed and there is no ignition signal present. Ensure the jumper wire is installed if the igniti...

  • Page 56: Inverter Applications

    42 freedom hf owner’s guide inverter applications the freedom hf performs differently depending on the ac loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. Resistive loads these are the loads that the inverter finds the simplest and most efficient to drive....

  • Page 57: Specifications

    43 freedom hf owner’s guide specifications note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical specifications 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models l × w × h 15.5” (393mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2” (106mm) 18” (457mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2” (106mm) net weight 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 12.8...

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    44 freedom hf owner’s guide specifications note : these specifications refer to inverter mode. Dc input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models operating voltage range for all models including freedom hf 1800 t (806-1840-01 g2 tdn8853) 10.5–15.5 vdc (low limit) 11.8–15.5 vdc (high limit) 10.5–15....

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    975-0390-01-01 45 specifications note : these specifications refer to charger mode. Ac input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models operating voltage range for all models 90–130 vac 90–130 vac operating voltage range for freedom hf 1500 and freedom hf 1800 t 5 aac at 20 a charge, 120 vac in 10 a...

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    Schneider electric solar inverters usa inc. +1 800 670 0707 +1 408 987 6030 www.Xantrex.Com 975-0390-01-01 printed in china freedom hf invchg owners guide.Book page ii wednesday, september 13, 2017 6:20 pm.