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Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers

Installation Guide

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Model Numbers

806-1020, 806-1055,

806-1055-02

806-1840, 806-1840-01,

806-1840-02

Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 1 Thursday, November 24, 2011 11:06 AM

Summary of Contents for 806-1020

Page 1: ...llation 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 Install Guide book P...

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Page 3: ...CIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL...

Page 4: ...e knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment knowledge of the applicable installation codes and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those...

Page 5: ...MENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and or damage other equipment IMPORTANT These notes describe things which...

Page 6: ...charger is designed for marine applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations See the installation guide for information Do not operate the inverter charger if...

Page 7: ...ro clearance compartment Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter charger due to overheating Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious in...

Page 8: ...a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 7 When removing a battery always remove the negative terminal from the b...

Page 9: ...e of the batteries matches the output voltage of the inverter charger Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin when cleaning battery terminals Failure to follow th...

Page 10: ...rated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if...

Page 11: ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...

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Page 13: ...ls and Materials 3 High Level Overview of Installation Steps 4 Basic Installation Procedures 5 Drip Shield Installation For Marine Installations 31 Configuration 33 Marine Installation 34 Specificatio...

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Page 15: ...panel blanking plate not shown one display panel mounting bezel not shown and one set of lock washers and nuts not shown NOTE If any of the items are missing contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex...

Page 16: ...following The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical Code CEC The U S Code of Federal Regulations CFRs Canadian Standards Association CSA and the RV Industry Association RVIA for ins...

Page 17: ...sized appropriately for load and application Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate tools Two 1 2 inch strain relief clamps supplied for AC cables DC cable sized appropriately for l...

Page 18: ...AC source panel 5 Connect the AC output wiring to the AC load panel 6 Connect one end of the DC negative cable to the negative of the battery and the other to the negative terminal of the unit 7 Inst...

Page 19: ...re is divided into ten main steps Step 1 Designing an installation Start on page 6 Step 2 Choosing a location for the Freedom HF Start on page 11 Step 3 Mounting the Freedom HF Start on page 12 Step 4...

Page 20: ...eational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 34 Figure 1 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation l to engine DC Fuse Disconnect or Circuit Br...

Page 21: ...inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used...

Page 22: ...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 acc...

Page 23: ...ld be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system Also make sure that an AC ground wire is connected to the AC ground terminal on the unit Do not just connect the line and neutral wires All...

Page 24: ...d to blow the circuit breaker GFCIs are intended to protect people from electric shocks and are usually required in wet or damp locations Installations in marine and recreational vehicles require GFCI...

Page 25: ...ths which reduce input and output power due to wire resistance Use the recommended cable lengths and sizes especially between the battery banks and the Freedom HF Protected from battery acid and gases...

Page 26: ...ical surface see 2 On a horizontal surface see 3 3 Look for the mounting template and unfold Tape it to the mounting surface and pilot drill the desired number of mounting holes Remove the template 4...

Page 27: ...nt ground cable size must not be smaller than one AWG size than the supply cable FIRE HAZARD Never operate the Freedom HF without properly connecting the equipment ground A fire hazard could result fr...

Page 28: ...f the wiring varies with the installation and load For some RV applications flexible multiple strand wire is required AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the input and...

Page 29: ...for heating cooling silencing emis sion and hybrid electric vehicle technologies The electrical cables with PTI connectors re ferred to in this manual are custom cables that are available for the tru...

Page 30: ...teps 5 and 6 for Line and Neutral connections 8 Connect the other end of the wires to the circuit breaker in the AC distribution panel supplying AC power to the unit AC Input Connections for the Freed...

Page 31: ...g plug to an AC wall outlet ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Do not alter the AC cord and its three prong plug The AC cord is pre installed and pre wired to the AC Input terminals of the unit Do not connect the...

Page 32: ...RE SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARDS Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes Failure t...

Page 33: ...tool in the clamp slot for Ground terminal 6 Insert Ground AC wire into Ground terminal slot on the unit 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for Line and Neutral connections 8 Connect the other end of the wires to...

Page 34: ...some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment Ensure you have maintained correct polarity and that there are no loose strands of wire 9 Secure the wires by adjusting the strain relief clamp 10 Inst...

Page 35: ...lator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops Figure 4 shows the DC end for your reference REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Before making the final DC connection check cable polarity at both t...

Page 36: ...gative cables The red cover goes on the positive cable the black cover on the negative cable 7 Attach the connector that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal 8 Install a fuse and fuse holde...

Page 37: ...reedom HF DC terminals REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE DC power connections to the Freedom HF must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow...

Page 38: ...ly cable and fuse sizes recommended in this manual If you are using different sizes refer to the applicable installation code for DC grounding details Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG copper wire and con...

Page 39: ...d DC power are both OFF 2 Ensure the vehicle s ignition is turned to OFF position It is highly recommended to remove battery power by disconnecting the vehicle s battery cables Refer to the vehicle s...

Page 40: ...ot exceeding 20 amps DC in total Auxiliary DC power is provided when the same ignition control signal is present This means that the vehicle s ignition is turned to ON position The unit internally con...

Page 41: ...her end of the auxiliary DC wire to the DC appliance 10 Reconnect the battery cables of the vehicle Refer to the vehicle s Owner s Guide for proper instructions on how to reconnect the battery cables...

Page 42: ...ise appropriate for mounting an electronic device 2 Tape the mounting template in the Freedom HF package to the mounting surface and mark the locations of the mounting holes and the area to be cut awa...

Page 43: ...erter on The status LED on the display panel glows yellow and the LED display illuminates 3 Plug an appliance within the power rating of the inverter into the Freedom HF GFCI or an AC outlet hard wire...

Page 44: ...llation is successful NOTE If the Inverter button on the Freedom HF is turned ON the Freedom HF will automatically supply the appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes...

Page 45: ...F You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting Xantrex When ordering mention part number 808 9531 SHOCK HAZARD This product is intended only for use in dry areas Operating the unit under wet con...

Page 46: ...ropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom HF making sure you cover the entire width of the unit You can overlay the shields as shown in Figure 10 below 3 Fasten the screws through the ho...

Page 47: ...allers only Configuration Refer the Owner s Guide for instructions on configuring the battery type accepted by the unit and on adjusting display alarm and charging current settings Freedom HF Install...

Page 48: ...breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom HF 4 Engine negative bus DC ground bus 5 DC power supplied by a battery bank and protected by a DC fuse in the positive cable 6 Battery isolat...

Page 49: ...rature Range Storage Temperature Range 0 40 C 20 60 C with output derated above 25 C 40 70 C Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing Ambient Temperature Operating Temperature Range Storage T...

Page 50: ...t full load 100 ADC 180 ADC AC Output Freedom HF 1000 1055 models Freedom HF 1800 models Output voltage 115 VAC 115 VAC Continuous power 1 0kW 25 C 1 8kW 25 C Surge power 17 AAC 2kW for 200 ms 30 AAC...

Page 51: ...User selectable 2A 5A 10A 20A Freedom HF 1000 5A 15A 35A 55A Freedom HF 1055 User selectable 2A 10A 20A 40A Charger current derating Charger current will automatically derate as internal temperature...

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