Tm tm freedom hf inverter/chargers owner’s guide product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons. Model numbers 806-1020, 806-1055, 806-1055-02 806-1840, 806-1840-01, 806-1840-02 freedom hf invchg owners guide.Book page i thursday, november 24, 2011 11:20 am.
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975-0390-01-01 i trademarks xantrex and smart choice for power are trademarks of schneider electric, registered in the united states and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purp...
Ii freedom hf owner’s guide about this guide purpose the purpose of this owner’s guide is to provideexplanations 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 ...
975-0390-01-01 iii related information you can find more information about xantrex technology inc. As well as its products and services at www.Xantrex.Com. Note: the installation guide (document part number: 975-0395-01-01) is primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and confi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 43. The freedom hf inverter/charger is intended to be used for mobile ...
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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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...
2 freedom hf owner’s guide introduction key features power for most appliances the freedom hf inverter/charger provides up to 1000 watts (models 1 freedom hf 1000, freedom hf 1055, and freedom hf 1055 ems) or up to 1800 watts (models 2 freedom hf 1800, freedom hf 1800 t, and freedom hf 1800 ems) of ...
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 freed...
4 freedom hf owner’s guide features table 1 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, 1800) table 1 freedom hf default values item default setting your sett...
975-0390-01-01 5 features front panel (freedom hf 1800 t) front panel ( freedom hf 1055 ems,1800 ems ) 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...
6 freedom hf owner’s guide features rear panel ( freedom hf 1055 ems,1800 ems ) rear panel (all other models) feature description 1 negative dc cabling terminal that is pre-connected to an 18-inch (0.45m) battery cable a with an anderson b connector. A. Freedom hf 1055 ems has a cable size of 2 awg ...
975-0390-01-01 7 features display panel (all models) 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. Feature description 1 inverter power button is the main unit switch that turns the freedom hf...
8 freedom hf owner’s guide features side panel (all models) feature description 1 15 a supplementary protector provides overload protection for the gfci receptacles. In a hard wired installation, the supplementary protector does not protect output wiring. 2 grounding stud provides a ground path for ...
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...
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...
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, and • return to factory de...
12 freedom hf owner’s guide 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 shor...
975-0390-01-01 13 freedom inverter/charger configuration to adjust the alarm setting: by default the alarm is set to on. On (“”) will sound the alarm on all warning and fault conditions. Off (“”) will mute the alarm. 1. Press and hold the inverter power button for five seconds. 2. Press the in...
14 freedom hf owner’s guide 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...
975-0390-01-01 15 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 12. Note: a corresponding led lights up f...
16 freedom hf owner’s guide 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 app...
975-0390-01-01 17 operating in shore power mode operating in inverter mode the freedom hf is in inverter mode when shore power is not presently available and the unit is using the battery (by inverting dc to ac) to power the appliances connected to the freedom hf. The yellow status led lights up to ...
18 freedom hf owner’s guide operating in shore power mode status led during inverter mode the following summarizes the behavior of the status led during inverter mode. Table 2 status led during inverter mode status led display screen condition solid yellow . (where 12.8 is an example of battery v...
975-0390-01-01 19 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 led displa...
20 freedom hf owner’s guide 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 powe...
975-0390-01-01 21 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) or 1800 watts (freedom hf 1800) continuous power. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescen...
22 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) or 1800 watts (freedom hf 1800). However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to o...
975-0390-01-01 23 operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode trouble loads some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the freedom hf: • speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be...
24 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 ...
975-0390-01-01 25 battery charging table 4 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the freedom hf 1000 model and all freedom hf 1800 models. Table 5 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the freedom hf 1055 models. Table 3 battery charging status...
26 freedom hf owner’s guide 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 ...
975-0390-01-01 27 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 1800 models are represented in the illustration below. The graph illustrat...
28 freedom hf owner’s guide 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 @1...
975-0390-01-01 29 charger output current vs. Ac input voltage when the freedom hf is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the ac voltage may fall as the freedom hf draws current. To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the freedom h...
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975-0390-01-01 31 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 ...
32 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 ...
975-0390-01-01 33 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...
34 freedom hf owner’s guide warning messages low battery voltage detected depending on setting, see “operating limits” on page 21. 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...
975-0390-01-01 35 warning messages for error codes to : • the unit will stop inverting, and • the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seconds. For error codes and : • the unit will stop charging, but • the error code will still show on the display screen and the alarm w...
36 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...
975-0390-01-01 37 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...
38 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...
975-0390-01-01 39 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...
40 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....
41 freedom hf owner’s guide specifications note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical specifications freedom hf 1000/1055 models freedom hf 1800 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 ...
42 freedom hf owner’s guide specifications note: these specifications refer to inverter mode. Dc input freedom hf 1000/1055 models freedom hf 1800 models operating voltage range for all models 10.5–15.5 vdc (low limit) 11.8–15.5 vdc (high limit) 10.5–15.5 vdc (low limit) 11.8–15.5 vdc (high limit) o...
975-0390-01-01 43 specifications note: these specifications refer to charger mode. Ac input freedom hf 1000/1055 models freedom hf 1800 models operating voltage range 90–130 vac 90–130 vac nominal current 5 aac at 20 a charge, 120 vac in 10 aac at 40 a charge, 120 vac in nominal frequency 60 hz 60 h...
44 freedom hf owner’s guide warranty and return information warranty what does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology usa inc. (“xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your freedom hf inverter/charger. This warrant...
975-0390-01-01 45 warranty and return information what proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any ...
46 freedom hf owner’s guide warranty and return information disclaimer product t his limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided by xantrex in connection with your xantrex product and is , where permitted by law , in lieu of all other warranties , conditions , guarantees , represent...
975-0390-01-01 47 warranty and return information return material authorization policy for those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to xantrex, before returning a product directly to xantrex you must obtain a return material authorization (rma) number and the co...
48 freedom hf owner’s guide warranty and return information information about your system as soon as you open your freedom hf inverter/charger package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact customer service, please record the following de...
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Xantrex technology usa inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free 1 408 987 6030 direct customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 975-0390-01-01 printed in china. Freedom hf invchg owners guide.Book page ii thursday, november 24, 2011 11:20 am.
