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OWNER’S MANUAL

FREEDOM 458 Series COMBI

TM

INVERTER/CHARGER

®

 

 INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Model 10

Model 15, 15 S/D
Model 20, 20 S/D

Model 25 D/D

Model 30, 30 D/D

*Manual includes all models of Freedom 458 Series Combi™ Inverter/Chargers

Summary of Contents for 458 Series COMBI

Page 1: ...s COMBITM INVERTER CHARGER INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Model 10 Model 15 15 S D Model 20 20 S D Model 25 D D Model 30 30 D D Manual includes all models of Freedom 45...

Page 2: ...the seller or manufac turer with respect to any results or lack thereof from the use of information in this publication and no liability is assumed for any direct or consequential damages personal lo...

Page 3: ...8 Advanced AGM Batteries 8 Battery Bank Ratings and Sizing 8 Battery Discharge Charge Cycling 9 Calculating Your Amp Hour Usage Between Battery Recharges 9 Typical Power Consumption 10 Connecting Bat...

Page 4: ...30 and 30 D D 40 Installation Option 3 for Freedom 25 D D and 30 D D 43 Installation Option 4 for Freedom 25 D D and 30 D D 46 Installation Option 5 for Freedom 15 S D and 20 S D 49 Operation 51 Selec...

Page 5: ...ers Technical Support If you have any questions about your Freedom Inverter Charger please contact Heart Interface toll free in the U S and Canada at 800 446 6180 outside 253 area code or at 253 872 7...

Page 6: ...ne numbers 253 872 7225 Toll free in U S and Canada outside 253 area code 800 446 6180 The service technician will issue a return authorization num ber for all returns All returns must have a return a...

Page 7: ...protect your Freedom Inverter Charger from overloads and short circuits Your unit also has low and high battery voltage cutoff and automatic shutdown if it gets too hot Neutral Bonding The Freedom Inv...

Page 8: ...ces battery power consumption when you do not have an AC load connected to the Freedom Inverter Charger s output You can use the Remote Control Panel or LINK instrument to adjust the idle threshold Th...

Page 9: ...show you the state of the battery charge Controls for charger ON OFF inverter ON OFF and Power Sharing Set up features includes selection of Idle Threshold Bat tery Type and Battery Capacity LINK Ins...

Page 10: ...K 2000 monitors two battery banks LINK 2000R The LINK 2000R adds the ability to regulate an engine driven alternator The precision regulator in the LINK 2000R allows the alternator to be controlled as...

Page 11: ...perform well and may have a longer life These batteries must be used in series and connected in pairs High quality deep cycle batteries offer good performance and are available in a wide variety of si...

Page 12: ...nal Resistance Even though gel cells are sealed batteries you should ventilate the battery compartment Advanced AGM Batteries AGM batteries are sealed lead acid batteries They are similar to gel cell...

Page 13: ...ppli ance between battery recharges Finding the appliance in the Typical Power Consump tion chart on page 10 Reading across the row until you find the amp hour usage in the appropriate column 2 If you...

Page 14: ...er Consumption The chart identifies typical power consumption for common AC loads Use it as a guide when identifying your power requirements Many electric motors have momentary starting requirements w...

Page 15: ...e l B 0 0 3 2 6 2 1 p o t p a L r e t u p m o C 0 5 3 3 0 1 2 4 8 n o r I g n i l r u C 0 5 3 3 0 1 2 l l i r D r e w o P 8 3 0 0 5 3 3 0 1 0 2 r e k a m e c I 0 0 2 6 2 2 5 4 0 1 6 5 1 6 1 4 2 3 8 r...

Page 16: ...the available amp hours Installation Notes Always use properly sized wire and terminals for the interconnecting battery cables The cables must be at a minimum the same AWG as those connected to the i...

Page 17: ...produce one 12 volt 220 amp hour battery bank To connect batteries in series 1 Attach the battery cable to the first battery s positive terminal 2 Attach the other end of the battery cable to the sec...

Page 18: ...nd battery s negative terminal 3 Attach the positive battery cable to the first battery s positive terminal 4 Attach the other end of the battery cable to the second battery s positive terminal 5 To c...

Page 19: ...ch the positive battery cable to the first battery bank s empty positive terminal 4 Attach the other end of the battery cable to the second battery bank s empty positive terminal 5 To connect the batt...

Page 20: ...red and one black Before You Install Your Freedom Inverter Charger Gather the following supplies Fuse UL Listed DC Rated slow blow class T fuse as required by NEC See Recommended Fuses chart on page...

Page 21: ...verter Charger Determine the appropriate installation for your model and your intended usage by referring to the Installation Ex amples on pages 33 50 before you install your Freedom Inverter Charger...

Page 22: ...al and national elec trical codes If in doubt consult a qualified electrician Step 1 Mount the Freedom Inverter Charger Determine where to mount the unit Follow these guidelines when you determine whe...

Page 23: ...it is securely mounted Step 2 Connect the AC wiring Wiring Notes 1 Use appropriate wire gauges throughout the installation Refer to NEC regulations 2 Conventional metal strain reliefs are provided Th...

Page 24: ...the strain relief and into the AC wiring com partment If your unit has dual AC inputs feed one or two AC input wire s through the strain relief and into the AC wiring compartment 4 Strip 1 2 inch of i...

Page 25: ...ake sure that you are not setting up a circular installation i e the unit s input power comes from the unit s output power This is the equivalent to plugging the battery charger into the inverter This...

Page 26: ...rly check these connections first 7 Carefully tuck all the wires into the AC wiring compart ment 8 Replace the cover plate Connect the grounding wires For safety purposes the chassis of the inverter c...

Page 27: ...AC Warning Use only the GFCI type receptacles detailed in this manual These will provide you protection against the risk of electric shock Other types may not operate properly when connected to this...

Page 28: ...attached to the cable using a method approved by the connector manufacturer Heart Interface recommends using Thomas Betts T B part number BAL 2038 for the terminal T B recommends that each terminal b...

Page 29: ...bles run parallel to each other twist the cables together This will minimize the adverse effects of cable length inductance 8 Install the fuse in between the positive inverter cable and the positive b...

Page 30: ...as the negative conductor You may see a spark when the final battery connection is made This is normal Warning Do not make this final connection in the presence of flammable fumes 11 Check over your c...

Page 31: ...3 y l n O e s u F p m A 0 0 3 R C 0 0 6 5 1 4 4 8 R R 0 0 4 5 1 4 4 8 0 0 1 5 1 4 4 8 D D 5 2 r e d l o H e s u F p m A 0 0 3 r e d l o H e s u F p m A 0 0 3 y l n O e s u F p m A 0 0 3 R C 0 0 6 5 1...

Page 32: ...Freedom Inverter Charger red _ If you are using a compression ring terminal Warning Improper stack up of hardware will cause excessive heat and cause the fuse to blow 2 Connect the positive battery c...

Page 33: ...Plug the end of the RJ11 cable into the TSC jack on the front of the unit Step 8 Check over your unit to make sure it is properly installed Make sure all wiring conforms to local and the NEC regula t...

Page 34: ...ght bulb will work fine The DC Amps LEDs on the remote control will indicate the DC draw from the battery through the inverter 3 Leave the load connected and turn off the inverter by Pressing INVERT o...

Page 35: ...in shore power or generator hot and neutral circuits Test the battery charger 1 With shore power applied and the transfer switch en gaged the battery charger should operate The CHARGE LED will blink f...

Page 36: ...een LED should blink 2 Remove shore power The inverter should automatically pick up the AC load when shore power is removed Repeat the test for transfer and battery charger for your gen erator if you...

Page 37: ...es See Installation Option External AC Power Source 10 Single Single 1 30 amp shore power source Generator 10 Single Single 2 Single 30 amp shore power source 30 amp breaker from a panel fed by a 50 a...

Page 38: ...single phase 3 wire shore power source 30 amp breaker from one leg of a 50 amp 120 240 volt split phase 4 wire shore power source Generator 20 S D Single Dual 5 30 amp shore power source 30 amp break...

Page 39: ...shore power source Two 30 amp breakers from 50 amp 120 240 volt split phase 4 wire shore power source Generator 30 30 D D Single Single 1 30 amp shore power source Generator 30 30 D D Single Single 2...

Page 40: ...er source Generator DC Cable and Fuse General Guide l e d o M e z i S e s u F C D l a c i p y T s p m A h t g n e L y b G W A e l b a C t f 3 1 t f 6 3 t f 0 1 6 0 1 p m A 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 5 1 p m...

Page 41: ...reedom 458 Installation Option 1 Freedom 458 Model 10 15 20 25 30 Single Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are available only on Freedom 2...

Page 42: ...y must be capped off 2 If a generator is installed in the system use a break before make AC transfer switch to switch between shore power and generator power Route AC output from the transfer switch t...

Page 43: ...Single Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger AC Input 2 and AC Output 2 are available only on Freedom 25 D D and 30 D D Models Always consult Local and National Electric...

Page 44: ...he inverter s AC output supplies a separate sub panel The appliance and outlet loads are then supplied with power from the inverter hot and neutral bus in the sub panel 3 When setting up this installa...

Page 45: ...ds are supplied by shore or generator power that is connected to the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery ba...

Page 46: ...ion 3 Freedom 458 Model 25 D D 30 D D Dual Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Separate Charge Input Power Sharing Not Active Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size pr...

Page 47: ...ween charger and inverter loads when only using AC Input 1 No power sharing between charger and the inverter loads when using both AC Inputs Installation Notes 1 These two input breakers AC Input 1 an...

Page 48: ...tlet circuits should be connected to the Inverter AC Panel These loads are supplied power through the inverter in transfer mode or by the inverter in invert mode The heavier load appliances such as sp...

Page 49: ...Amp Transfer of two Legs of power 60 Amps total Two Neutral buses are require if Shore Power is supplied from 2 separate 30 A sources Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire...

Page 50: ...with the inverter loads connected to AC Output 1 In CHARGE Transfer mode up to 60 amps can be transferred to the inverter loads The inverter loads are split into two groups so that these loads can be...

Page 51: ...witch to the Main AC Panel Connecting Appliances Only lighter appliance and outlet circuits should be connected to the Inverter AC Panel These loads are supplied power through the inverter in transfer...

Page 52: ...ranch rated circuit breakers Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation Freedom 458 Inverter Charger 10 3 AWG Wire Neutral Bus Ground Bus 30 From Sho...

Page 53: ...2 All 15 amp outputs should use 12 or 14 gauge wires for the output circuit 3 All 20 amp outputs should use 12 gauge wires 4 Use a GFI GFCI type outlet as the first outlet in the line Consult Local an...

Page 54: ...30 amps The heavier load appliances such as space heaters stoves water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should be connected to the Main AC Panel Power for these...

Page 55: ...se external AC as its power source in addition to batteries The internal transfer switch allows the Freedom Inverter Charger to transfer the AC power through directly to the loads When the external AC...

Page 56: ...you con nect input power 1 If the inverter is on i e the INVERT LED is a steady green or blinking press the INVERT button for 5 seconds All the LEDs will go out 2 Press CHARGE One of the four LEDs wi...

Page 57: ...ential problem in the DC system has been detected Check batteries battery cables and DC loads No Light Battery voltage is normal i e between 10 5 and 15 0 volts DC OVERTEMP OVERLOAD Solid Red Unit is...

Page 58: ...he charger will automatically turn on Off Solid Green Off Off Inverter is off Battery is being charged Reset the inverter by pressing the INVERT button The INVERT LED should blink Solid Green Blinking...

Page 59: ...peration will automatically resume after unit has cooled down Off Blinking Green Fast Blinking Red Inverter Overload Shutdown Reduce AC load Manually restart the system Off Blinking Green Fast Blinkin...

Page 60: ...ers may not operate on this type of power Turning the Inverter On and Off To turn the inverter on Press the INVERT button on the front of the unit for three seconds The green INVERT status light shoul...

Page 61: ...hut off Charge the batteries to 13 5 volts to automatically resume operation High Voltage Battery Shutdown Voltage shutdown also occurs at 15 5 volts Check all DC sources on the system to find out why...

Page 62: ...Input 1 The Freedom Inverter Charger automatically turns on when you connect AC power to the AC Input If you are using the Remote Control Panel or the LINK instrument you can use it to turn the charg...

Page 63: ...rge optional 25 50 75 100 T ime minutes DC Current A 0 DC Voltage V 12 0 13 0 14 0 15 0 16 0 125 IDC Out VDC Out rapid Bulk constant voltage Accept maintenance Float Time depends on battery bank size...

Page 64: ...e a wet cell deep cycle battery you must raise the battery voltage beyond the point where the battery begins to bubble and give off gas This is called the gassing point If charging stops short of this...

Page 65: ...oat Transition Points Model Maximum Output Current Freedom 10 10 Amps DC Freedom 15 15 S D 12 Amps DC Freedom 20 20 S D 15 Amps DC Freedom 25 D D 15 Amps DC Freedom 30 D D 15 Amps DC Acceptance Time L...

Page 66: ...r long battery life the Gel 2 setting is for rapid charging Check with the battery manufacturer to determine the proper setting for your batteries Default setting when the temperature sensor is not co...

Page 67: ...M G A 0 2 1 9 4 5 2 1 0 3 1 0 3 1 9 2 1 0 1 1 3 4 7 2 1 0 3 1 4 3 1 9 2 1 0 0 1 8 3 9 2 1 2 3 1 5 3 1 0 3 1 0 9 2 3 1 3 1 3 3 1 6 3 1 1 3 1 0 8 7 2 3 3 1 5 3 1 7 3 1 2 3 1 0 7 1 2 5 3 1 6 3 1 8 3 1 3...

Page 68: ...of residual sulfate Each time a battery is cycled discharged and charged a small amount of sulfate is left on the internal plates Over time the sulfate will build up and it will compromise the perform...

Page 69: ...tarting the equalizing cycle refer to the Remote Control Panel or LINK instrument manual 7 Monitor the equalizing charge cycle Do not allow any sparks If one or more cells begin to overflow terminate...

Page 70: ...s are set to defaults based on the type of battery See the Battery Charger Acceptance Voltage Settings in DC Volts chart on page 62 and the Battery Charger Float Voltage Settings in DC Volts chart on...

Page 71: ...Freedom 20 25 Amps DC Freedom 25 D D 30 Amps DC Freedom 30 D D 30 Amps DC Single Input Dual Output Circuit Breaker Protection in Amps l e d o M r e b m u N t r a P e g r a h C t r e v n I 1 t u p t u...

Page 72: ...2 1 l a m r o N C A V 0 3 1 0 9 C A V 0 2 1 l a m r o N C A V 0 3 1 0 9 C A V 0 2 1 l a m r o N y c n e u q e r F n o i t a l u g e R z t r a u Q z H 0 6 d e t a l u g e R z t r a u Q z H 0 6 d e t a...

Page 73: ...e r u t a r e p m e T y t i l i t U r e d n U r e v O r e v O e g a t l o V y r e t t a B r e d n U t r o h S e g a t l o V t i u c r i C t i u c r i C r e v O r e k a e r B e r u t a r e p m e T y t...

Page 74: ...O r o l e n a P l o r t n o C t n e m u r t s n I K N I L e t o m e R l a n o i t p O r o l e n a P l o r t n o C t n e m u r t s n I K N I L e t o m e R l a n o i t p O r o l e n a P l o r t n o C t...

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