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Freedom 458 Installation Option 1

Freedom 458 Model 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

AC Output

AC Input

Ground Bus

Neutral Bus

Inverter AC Sub Panel

Inverter

Loads

12 VDC Battery Bank

Optional

Generator

30 A Main Breaker

Transfer Switch

30 A Shorepower

Class T

Fuse

Single Input/ Single Output

30 Amp Transfer Switch Power
Shares with Charger.

** Always consult Local and National
Electrical Codes for proper wire size
prior to installation.

10/3
AWG
Wire**

Hot
Bus

AC Wire Colors

Hot

= Black

Neutral = White
Ground = Green/bare

30 A

Hot

(Line)

Neutral

Ground

Freedom 458

Inverter/Charger

Summary of Contents for Freedom 458 10

Page 1: ...Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Inverter Charger Owner s Manual Freedom 458 10 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 2: ...arging and automatic AC transfer switching For your convenience service is available world wide from qualified service centers If you have any questions about your Freedom Inverter Charger please contact Xantrex at 1 800 670 0707 toll free or 1 604 422 2777 direct For technical support and additional information about Xantrex products visit our Web site at www xantrex com or e mail us at CustomerS...

Page 3: ...gs and Sizing Battery Charging 15 Freedom Battery Chargers Battery Charger Voltage Settings 20 Installation Precautions 21 Installation 22 Key Installation Points Grounding Neutral Bonding AC Wiring AC Input AC Output Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Remote Control Wiring TSC Temperature Sensor DC Wiring Battery Cable Fusing Power ON Checks TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting 31 LED Fault Status Gl...

Page 4: ...h directly to the loads When the external AC power source is disconnected the transfer switch allows automatic switching back to the inverter INTRODUCTION The Freedom Inverter Charger operates as a self contained backup power system just add batteries Freedom battery chargers are electronically controlled and rated at a maximum output current Freedom 10 50 amps DC Freedom 15 15D 75 amps DC Freedom...

Page 5: ...batteries to 13 5 volts to automatically resume operation Voltage shutdown also occurs for a high battery condition at 15 5 volts Operation will resume automatically when the battery voltage drops below 15 5 volts Check all DC sources on the system for the reason for the excessive voltage Power Sharing When connected to an external AC source the battery charger and transfer functions are engaged A...

Page 6: ...ircuit Rated Breaker Units with integral branch circuit rated breaker protection require a branch circuit rated breaker at the input only The output to two branch loads may be connected directly at the unit output Branch Circuit Rated Breaker Inverter Charger Branch Circuit Rated Breaker INPUT NOTE The INPUT branch rated circuit breaker may be at the source of AC power such as shorepower or genera...

Page 7: ...ery type setup To enter the battery type select mode press and hold the INVERT switch for five seconds The status LEDs will change from indicating status information to indicating battery type The selection of the battery type is made with the Charge switch Turning the INVERT OFF will reduce battery power consumption to a very low level This is recommended if the unit will not be used for an exten...

Page 8: ...lished while AC power is being supplied NOTE When AC power is available the default setting for the charger is ON If the unit was manually turned OFF and AC power is interrupted and becomes available again the charger will return to ON LOW BATTERY Red LED When the LED is OFF the battery voltage is normal between 10 5 and 15 0 volts DC When the LED is solid red it indicates a battery warning condit...

Page 9: ...is condition will damage the unit and must be corrected before further operation TSC Temperature Sensitive Charging This provides for the connection of a sensor to measure battery temperature for compensated charging If no sensor is connected the charge voltage levels are set to defaults based on battery type OPTIONAL REMOTES If using one of the remotes refer to the installation instructions inclu...

Page 10: ...he Link 1000 2000 and 2000 R LINK 1000 Link 1000 controls the Freedom Inverter Charger and provides complete battery state of charge information including DC voltage current amp hours consumed Time Remaining and historical data for a single battery bank LINK 1000 LINK 2000 LINK 2000 R The Link 2000 R adds the ability to regulate an engine driven alternator The precision regulator in the Link 2000 ...

Page 11: ...result of charging and will experience some water loss It is very important that the electrolyte level be checked frequently and topped off with distilled water when necessary Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance Never allow the top of the battery plates to be exposed to air as contamination of the cell will result Keep the top of batteries clean Always provide adequat...

Page 12: ...gel cell batteries The charge parameters are similar to wet cell batteries Battery Selection The most important feature to consider in making your battery selection is to select true deep cycle batteries rated in amp hours Ah and sized to match your power requirements BATTERY INTERCONNECTION In most cases you will be using a bank of two or more batteries with your inverter charger You may connect ...

Page 13: ... Note It is not advisable to connect batteries of different case sizes or amp hour ratings in the same battery bank Always use properly sized wire and terminals for your interconnecting battery cables For size information refer to NEC requirements or contact your local electrician BATTERY BANK RATINGS AND SIZING Deep cycle batteries are usually rated in amp hours The amp hour rating is based on a ...

Page 14: ...yles and brands of appliances may vary If using the same battery bank for the inverter and other DC loads be sure to consider the power consumption of the DC loads when sizing the battery bank n o i t p m u s n o C r e w o P l a c i p y T e c n a i l p p A l a c i p y T e g a t t a W s r u o H p m A s e m i T n u R e c n a i l p p A n i M 5 n i M 5 1 n i M 0 3 r H 1 r H 2 r H 3 r H 8 r H 4 2 V T r...

Page 15: ...fact high voltage charging that gasses these batteries is harmful to them They typically require a lower bulk charge voltage and a higher float voltage than wet cell batteries Consult the battery manufacturer for specifications BATTERY CHARGING Freedom Battery Chargers Freedom battery chargers are designed to overcome the limitations of conventional chargers by utilizing three distinct charge stag...

Page 16: ...e Use of the Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument provides the ability to periodically apply an equalizing charge Refer to the Remote Control Panel or the Link Instrument Owner s Manual for more information The battery charger stages are Stage 1 Bulk Charge During the bulk charge stage most of the energy that has been consumed during discharge is returned to the battery bank This phase is engag...

Page 17: ...he charge current will shut off The unit monitors the battery voltage while it drifts down from the acceptance charge voltage limit When it reaches the float voltage set point the float charge stage is engaged The float charge stage holds the battery voltage constant at a preset lower level where it is safe for long term battery maintenance During the float charge stage the full output current of ...

Page 18: ... battery By applying an equalizing charge the sulfate is returned back to the electrolyte raising the specific gravity and fully exposing the active material of the plates 2 Bring all cells to the same potential All lead acid batteries are made up of individual 2 volt cells As the battery bank is cycled slight differences in the cells result in different cell voltages affecting the overall charge ...

Page 19: ...he battery caps on while equalizing Top off after equalizing 4 Remove all loads from the DC system before equalizing Some DC loads may not tolerate the high charge voltage 5 With the Freedom Remote Control Panel the battery state of charge LEDs sequence during equalizing When the equalization cycle is complete the charge automatically goes to float and the green float LED battery status light is o...

Page 20: ...3 3 1 2 4 1 6 3 1 1 4 1 1 3 1 0 8 7 2 2 4 1 3 3 1 0 4 1 5 3 1 3 4 1 7 3 1 2 4 1 2 3 1 0 7 1 2 4 4 1 5 3 1 1 4 1 6 3 1 4 4 1 8 3 1 3 4 1 3 3 1 0 6 6 1 6 4 1 7 3 1 3 4 1 8 3 1 5 4 1 9 3 1 4 4 1 4 3 1 0 5 0 1 8 4 1 9 3 1 4 4 1 9 3 1 6 4 1 0 4 1 5 4 1 5 3 1 0 4 5 0 5 1 1 4 1 6 4 1 1 4 1 7 4 1 1 4 1 6 4 1 6 3 1 0 3 1 2 5 1 3 4 1 7 4 1 2 4 1 8 4 1 2 4 1 7 4 1 7 3 1 There are two gel battery settings Che...

Page 21: ...ation openings Do not mount in a zero clearance compartment overheating may result CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside this equipment Before servicing disconnect all inputs and outputs Typical Tools Needed Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers Allen Hex Screwdriver 1 8 Wrench for connecting battery cables 9 16 Wire Cutters Wire Strippers Misc assortme...

Page 22: ...eet Do not use frame ground or a ground bonding system as a current carrying conductor Run the negative cable directly to the battery bank If the positive and negative cables run parallel to each other twist the cables together This will minimize the inductive adverse effects of cable length Be sure the cable size meets with NEC requirements for your installation 6 Make sure all wiring conforms to...

Page 23: ...sing a method approved by the connector manufacturer For the INSTALLATION connections to meet all requirements T B recommends that each terminal be crimped in two places with a pressure of 15 tons using a hexagonal die The T B die has a code number of 54 After the crimp is made the barrel of the terminal and the first inch of the cable needs to be covered in UL Listed or UL Recognized heat shrink ...

Page 24: ...nd to the AC loads or distribution panel It is important that these AC input and AC output ground wires connect to the AC ground bus in the circuit breaker panels Some installations require heavier grounding wire Conform to local and national electrical codes More information on grounding can be found in the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes INSTALLATION Note The battery cables a...

Page 25: ...da 15 ampere branch circuit s maximum shall provide the service If a 30 ampere service supplies the inverter charger additional 20 ampere 15 ampere in Canada maximum branch circuit INSTALLATION rated circuit breakers will be required between the inverter charger and the loads Feed one or two 3 conductor AC input wire s through the strain relief and into the AC wiring compartment Allow 6 inches of ...

Page 26: ...cuit Interrupter GFCI Please consult the code or a qualified electrician for details Any such branch circuits must be protected by a brand rated circuit breaker consistent with the GFCI rating Underwriters Laboratories has tested the following GFCI and its use is recommended Receptacle Type Pass Seymour Catalog Number 1591 Rated 15 amps at 120 volts AC Remote Control Wiring If installing a remote ...

Page 27: ... be alarmed However do not make the final connection in the presence of flammable fumes If multiple batteries are used the interconnecting jumper cables must be the same AWG or larger as those connected to the inverter charger NOTE If installing in a vehicle do not use the vehicle frame as the negative conductor If multiple battery banks are to be charged a battery bank selector switch can be inst...

Page 28: ...mp Fuse Holder PN 84 41554 00 R R 300 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4117 00 For Freedom 25 300 Amp Fuse Holder PN 84 4156 00 C R 300 Amp Fuse Holder PN 84 4154 00 R R 300 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4151 00 For Freedom 30 350 Amp Fuse Holder PN 84 4159 00 350 Amp Fuse Only PN 84 4152 00 Compression Ring Terminal Ring Ring Terminal FUSE HOLDER FUSE BATTERY CABLE INVERTER CABLE FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER NUT FUSE HOLDER...

Page 29: ...ERT CHARGE LEDs will illuminate and the voltage indicator will display the battery voltage The DC Amps LED will not be lit because the unit is in the idle mode Do not turn the inverter ON before eliminating any possibility of backfeed WARNING Add a load of 7 watts or more to the output of the inverter A 40 watt incandescent light bulb will work fine The DC Amps LEDs on the remote will indicate the...

Page 30: ...he 8 seconds the unit will enter the charge mode and the LED will be illuminated NOTE When using Temperature Sensitive Charging this time may be longer NOTE When AC is available the unit will automatically default to charge mode without the operator setting the unit in CHARGE mode It is necessary to press the CHARGE switch OFF if you do not want to charge Verify the charger is working by using a v...

Page 31: ... i n r a W n a h t e r o m r o 0 1 n a h t s s e l s t l o v 5 1 n e e r G d i l o S n e e r G g n i k n i l B d e R d i l o S o n t u b y d a e r r e g r a h C g n i t r e v n I r e v O e l b a l i a v a C A l a n r e t x e g n i n r a W e r u t a r e p m e t n w o d t u h s r e t r e v n I g n i n r a W F F O n e e r G g n i k n i l B g n i k n i l B w o l S d e R n w o d t u h s e g a t l o V y...

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Page 33: ...lectric circuit is the path of an electric current A closed circuit has a complete path An open circuit has a broken or disconnected path Circuit Series A circuit which has only one path for the current to flow Batteries arranged in series are connected with the negative of the GLOSSARY first to the positive of the second negative of the second to the positive of the third etc If two 6 volt batter...

Page 34: ...taining to electrical potential The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during discharge Ohm A unit for measuring electrical resistance Ohm s Law Expresses the relationship between Voltage V and Current I in an electrical circuit with resistance R It can be expressed as follows V IR If any two of the three values are known the third value can be calculated by using the above f...

Page 35: ... i t U r e d n U r e v O r e d n U r e v O e g a t a l o V t r o h S e g a t l o V y r e t t a B r e k a e r B t i u c r i C t i u c r i C e r u t a r e p m e T r e v O d e e f k c a B e g a t l o V y t i l i t U r e d n U r e v O y r e t t a B r e d n U r e v O t i u c r i C t r o h S e g a t l o V r e v O r e k a e r B t i u c r i C d e e f k c a B e r u t a r e p m e T e g a t l o V y t i l i t...

Page 36: ...covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product...

Page 37: ...NSANDLIABILITIES EXPRESSORIMPLIED STATUTORYOROTHERWISEINCONNECTIONWITHTHEPRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHERBYCONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLESOFMANUFACTURER SLIABILITY OPERATIONOFLAW CONDUCT STATEMENTOROTHERWISE INCLUDINGWITHOUTRESTRICTIONANY IMPLIEDWARRANTYORCONDITIONOFQUALITY MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE TOTHEEXTE...

Page 38: ...ial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not a...

Page 39: ... D D and 30 D D Can be connected with single in single out mode Can be connected with dual in single out mode Can be connected with dual in dual out mode The following installation examples are the most commonly used applications involving specific shorepower connections generator power options and AC load configurations Freedom 458 DC Cable and Fuse General Guide Typical Cable AWG by Length Model...

Page 40: ...d and must be capped off The AC input power must be supplied through a 30 Amp branch rated main breaker In this type of a system the panel loads would normally not include any heavy loads such as space heaters stove water heaters air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers If these types of loads are present they should be turned OFF when inverter power is being used to prevent ...

Page 41: ...al Generator 30 A Main Breaker Transfer Switch 30 A Shorepower Class T Fuse Single Input Single Output 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation 10 3 AWG Wire Hot Bus AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Green bare 30 A Hot Line Neutral Ground Freedom 458 Inverter Charger ...

Page 42: ...er loads only and can transfer up to 30 Amps The heavier loads such as space heaters stove water heater air conditioners AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the ...

Page 43: ...res with Charger Always consult Local and National Electrical Codes for proper wire size prior to installation 10 3 AWG Wire Hot Bus Neutral Bus Ground Bus 30 From Shore or Optional Generator L1 Neu Gnd Main AC Panel Hot Bus AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Green bare Main Freedom 458 Installation Option 2 Freedom 458 Model 10 15 20 25 30 Freedom 458 Inverter Charger ...

Page 44: ...upplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC Input 1 must be supplied power from a 30 Amp breaker and neutral in the main panel and is used to power t...

Page 45: ...edom 458 Model 20 D D 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 prior to installation Freedom 458 Inverter Charger 10 3 AWG Wire Hot Bus Neutral Bus Ground Bus 30 From Shore or Generator L1 Neu L2 Gnd Main AC Panel 30 AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Gree...

Page 46: ...attery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The inverter AC Input 1 must be suppli...

Page 47: ... Transfer of two Legs of power 60 Amps total Two Neutral buses are required if Shore Power is supplied from 2 separate 30 A sources 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 Shore or Generator L2 Gnd Main AC Panel 30 Neutral 1 Bus AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Grou...

Page 48: ...rs AC to DC converters or other battery chargers should remain connected to the Main AC Panel These loads are only supplied by shore or generator power from the main panel This split load approach will help avoid problems such as overloading the inverter or rapidly discharging the battery bank and eliminate the need to manually manage the energy usage of these loads when using inverter power The i...

Page 49: ...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 Shore or Generator L1 Neu Gnd Main AC Panel 15 or 20 Amp Branch Circuit Outlets 15 A min 14 3 AWG wire 20 A min 12 3 AWG wire 12 or 14 AWG Wire AC Wire Colors Hot Black Neutral White Ground Green bare GFCI GFC...

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