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Xantrex FREEDOM HF 1000 Installation Manual - Conventions Used

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    Freedom hf inverter/charger installation guide freedom hf 1000 freedom hf 1800 freedom hf install guide.Book page i friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

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    Freedom hf install guide.Book page ii friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

  • Page 3: Freedom Hf

    This guide for use by qualified installers only freedom hf inverter/charger installation guide freedom hf install guide.Book page i friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

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    This guide for use by qualified installers only about xantrex xantrex technology inc. Is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power ...

  • Page 5: About This

    Iii this guide for use by qualified installers only about this guide purpose the purpose of this installation guide is to provideexplanations and procedures for setting up and installing a freedom hf installation*. For complete information on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the freedom hf...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used

    About this guide iv 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only conventions used the following conventions are used in this guide. Related information you can find more information about xantrex technology inc. As well as its products and services at www.Xantrex.Com warning warnin...

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    V this guide for use by qualified installers only important safety instructions important: read and save this installation guide for future reference. This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the freedom hf inverter/charger units – freedom hf 1000 and freedom hf 1800 ...

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    Vi 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 6. Do not disassemble the freedom hf . It contains no user-serviceable parts. See warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the freedom hf yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will ...

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    975-0395-01-01 vii this guide for use by qualified installers only personal precautions when working with batteries 1. Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. 2. Add distilled...

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    Viii 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 12. Never charge a frozen battery. 13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes. Marine unit location 14. Locate the freedom hf unit away from batteries in a separate, well ventil...

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    975-0395-01-01 ix this guide for use by qualified installers only precautions for using rechargeable appliances most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an ac receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for smal...

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    X 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only freedom hf install guide.Book page x friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

  • Page 13: Contents

    975-0395-01-01 xi this guide for use by qualified installers only important safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 installation materials list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 s...

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    Xii this guide for use by qualified installers only a specifications electrical specifications: inverter mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a–2 electrical specifications: charge mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a–3 environmental specif...

  • Page 15: Figures

    975-0395-01-01 xiii this guide for use by qualified installers only figure 1-1 what’s in the box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 figure 1-2 typical recreational vehicle and fleet vehicle installation - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 figure 1-3 approved mounting o...

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    Xiv this guide for use by qualified installers only freedom hf install guide.Book page xiv friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

  • Page 17: Tables

    975-0395-01-01 xv this guide for use by qualified installers only table 1-1 required ac wire size vs breaker rating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 table 1-2 recommended cable sizes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10 table 1-3 recommended equipment gro...

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    Xvi this guide for use by qualified installers only freedom hf install guide.Book page xvi friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

  • Page 19: Installation

    1–1 this guide for use by qualified installers only 1 installation chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a freedom hf inverter/charger installation. It covers the following: • materials list. • safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installat...

  • Page 20: Materials List

    1–2 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only materials list your freedom hf inverter/charger package includes the items listed below. • 1 freedom hf inverter/charger unit • 1 display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable • 1 communications cable (25 feet) (7.5 m) • 2 dc terminal cov...

  • Page 21: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 975-0395-01-01 1–3 this guide for use by qualified installers only safety instructions • before you begin the installation, review the “important safety instructions” on page v , and read this entire “installation” section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end. ...

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    1–4 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only installation tools and materials you will need the following to install the freedom hf : ❐ wire stripper ❐ mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 phillips screwdriver ❐ wrench for dc terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable) ❐ ac cable (i.E....

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–5 this guide for use by qualified installers only basic installation procedures xantrex recommends that you have your installation performed by a qualified technician or electrician. This section provides sample installation information as a guide for y...

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    1–6 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 1: designing the installation most freedom hf installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described below. Figure 1-2 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–7 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac shore power a source of 120 v, 60hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to charge batteries and pass power through to ac loads. This source is usually the utility grid (power com...

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    1–8 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac output: the circuit breaker or fuse must be rated at no more than the rating of the input breaker in the installation and must be approved for use on 120 vac branch circuits. The wire used between the freedom hf and the ac output ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–9 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the wiring that is installed on the input and output ac circuits of the freedom hf . All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accor...

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    1–10 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only dc disconnects and over- current devices the dc circuit from the battery to the freedom hf must be equipped with a disconnect and over-current device. This usually consists of a circuit breaker, a “fused-disconnect,” or a separate f...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–11 this guide for use by qualified installers only ground fault circuit interrupters (gfcis) a gfci is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to blow the circuit breaker. G...

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    1–12 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 2: choosing a location for the freedom hf the freedom hf should only be installed in locations that meet the following requirements: ❐ dry. Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the freedom hf . Do not mount t...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–13 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 3: mounting the freedom hf to mount the freedom hf : 1. Remove the freedom hf from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on “inform...

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    1–14 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only connecting the equipment ground the freedom hf has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in figure 1-4 . Follow the guidelines in “grounding locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground. Grounding locations yo...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–15 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 4: connecting the ac input wires general ac wiring considerations ac wiring connectors connect ac wires with crimp-on splice connectors. The amount of insulation you strip off individual wires will...

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    1–16 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only ac wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the input and output ac circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 1-4 is based on the u.S. National ele...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–17 this guide for use by qualified installers only 5. Remove the left-hand side ac wiring knockout from the front panel of the unit (see figure 1-5 on page 1–17 ). 6. Install one of the supplied strain-relief clamps in the ac knockout. 7. Locate the ter...

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    1–18 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 13. Insert the line and neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 14. Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1.3–1.8 lbf-ft (1.76–2.44 nm). Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment. 15. Secure the ac ca...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–19 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 5: connecting ac output to an existing ac circuit do not connect the freedom hf to an ac branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. The freedom hf will not operate electric heaters, air ...

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    1–20 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only to make a permanent connection to existing ac wiring (continuing from # 15 of “step 4: connecting the ac input wires” on page 1–15 ): 1. Ensure that ac and dc power are both off. 2. Install the required value of circuit breaker in t...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–21 this guide for use by qualified installers only 11. Insert the line and neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 12. Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1.3–1.8 lbf-ft (1.76–2.44 nm). Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring com...

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    1–22 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only in this wiring diagram, the ac input to the freedom hf comes from the main ac panel which contains the input circuit breaker. The ac output wiring is routed to a separate inverter subpanel with a dedicated circuit breaker. Figure 1-...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–23 this guide for use by qualified installers only in this wiring diagram, the ac input to the freedom hf comes directly from an ac source. The ac source input wiring must be protected by an ac breaker of 30 a max. The output wiring is routed to the mai...

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    1–24 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 6: connecting the dc cables follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the terminals on the dc end. The cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current, in accordance ...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–25 this guide for use by qualified installers only to make the dc connections refer to figure 1-9 . 1. Make sure the inverter is off and no ac or dc is connected to the unit. 2. Remove the nuts and washers from the freedom hf positive and negative dc te...

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    1–26 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 9. To prevent sparking when making the connection, ensure the disconnect/battery selector switch is off. 10. Attach the connector on the positive cable to the positive dc terminal on the inverter. 11. Install the lock washer and nut...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–27 this guide for use by qualified installers only 14. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 n-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the dc ...

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    1–28 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 7: mounting the display panel the communications cable supplied with the display panel is 25 feet (7.62 meters) long. If you want to replace the cable with one that is shorter, use a high quality, 6-wire telephone extension cab...

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    Basic installation procedures 975-0395-01-01 1–29 this guide for use by qualified installers only step 8: testing your installation there are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the freedom hf is inverting dc battery power and delivering ac power to its output. The second test is...

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    1–30 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only testing in shore power mode to test the freedom hf in shore power mode: ◆ with the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The freedom hf transfers the appliances to shore powe...

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    Drip shield installation (for marine installations) 975-0395-01-01 1–31 this guide for use by qualified installers only drip shield installation (for marine installations) the drip shield helps to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids, which will cause a shock hazard. Drip shields are ...

  • Page 51: Configuration

    2–1 this guide for use by qualified installers only 2 configuration chapter 2 explains how to configure the freedom hf to best meet your electrical system requirements. It covers the following: • setting battery types on the main unit on page 2–2 . • adjusting display, alarm, and charging current se...

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    2–2 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 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 ...

  • Page 53: Settings

    Adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings 975-0395-01-01 2–3 this guide for use by qualified installers only adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings the two display panel buttons can be used to adjust the following: • what is being displayed on the screen, • to disable ...

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    2–4 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only to adjust the alarm setting: by default the alarm is set to on. • press and hold the select button for two seconds. The display shows “al0” indicating that the alarm is off. The display shows “al1” indicating that the alarm is on. Wh...

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    Adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings 975-0395-01-01 2–5 this guide for use by qualified installers only after the charging current is set, the display will return to displaying what was on the screen prior to the adjustment. Table 2-1 charging current guidelines ac input circuit b...

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    2–6 freedomhf_ic_02-configuration.Fm page 6 monday, december 24, 2007 9:48 am.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    A–1 this guide for use by qualified installers only a specifications appendix a contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Important: specifications are subject to change without notice. Freedomhf_ic_a-specifications.Fm page 1 monday, december 24, 2007 9:48 am.

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    A–2 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only electrical specifications: inverter mode dc input freedom hf 1000 freedom hf 1800 operating voltage range 10.5v–15.5v 10.5v–15.5v safe non-operating voltage range 0–16 vdc 0–16 vdc normal voltage 12.5v 12.5v nominal current at full l...

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    Electrical specifications: charge mode 975-0395-01-01 a–3 this guide for use by qualified installers only electrical specifications: charge mode ac input freedom hf 1000 freedom hf 1800 operating voltage range 90–130 vac 90–130 vac nominal current 5aac at 20a charge, 120 vac in 10aac at 40a charge, ...

  • Page 60: Environmental Specifications

    A–4 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only environmental specifications system specifications physical specifications regulatory approvals ambient temperature: operating temperature range storage temperature range 0–40 ºc -20–60 ºc, with output derated above 25 °c -40–70 ºc h...

  • Page 61: Inverter Overload Operation

    Inverter overload operation 975-0395-01-01 a–5 this guide for use by qualified installers only inverter overload operation this graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the freedom hf will operate for a given output current (measured in amps). Both freedom hf 1000 and freedom hf 1800 are represent...

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    A–6 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only 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. 0 ...

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    Charger output current vs. Ac input voltage 975-0395-01-01 a–7 this guide for use by qualified installers only 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 c...

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    A–8 freedomhf_ic_a-specifications.Fm page 8 monday, december 24, 2007 9:48 am.

  • Page 65: Marine Installation Diagram

    B–1 this guide for use by qualified installers only b marine installation diagram appendix b illustrates a typical marine installation for the freedom hf . For a typical rv or fleet installation, see figure 1-2, “typical recreational vehicle and fleet vehicle installation” on page 1–6 . Freedom hf i...

  • Page 66: Marine Installation

    B–2 975-0395-01-01 this guide for use by qualified installers only marine installation figure b-1 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: 1. Ac power supplied from a shore power connector 2. An ac source panel that includes a max 30a circuit breaker that supplies the...

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    B–4 freedom hf install guide.Book page 4 friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.

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    Xantrex technology inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free na 1 408 987 6030 tel direct 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free na customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 975-0395-01-01 printed in china freedom hf install guide.Book page 6 friday, december 21, 2007 9:57 pm.