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This guide for use by qualified installers only

Important Safety Instructions

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1

Installation

Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Safety Instructions  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3

Installation Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3

Installation Tools and Materials  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4

High Level Overview of Installation Steps  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4

Basic Installation Procedures  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5

Step 1: Designing the Installation  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
Step 2: Choosing a Location for the 

Freedom HF

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Step 3: Mounting the 

Freedom HF

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Connecting the Equipment Ground   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14
Grounding Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14

Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–15

General AC Wiring Considerations  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–15
AC Input Connections  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–16

Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–19
Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–24

DC Grounding  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–27

Step 7: Mounting the Display Panel   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–28
Step 8: Testing Your Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–29

Testing in Invert Mode   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–29
Testing in Shore Power Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–30

Drip Shield Installation (For Marine Installations) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–31

2. Configuration

Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3

Contents

Freedom HF Install Guide.book  Page xi  Friday, December 21, 2007  9:57 PM

Summary of Contents for FREEDOM HF 1000

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...Freedom HF Install Guide book Page ii Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...tation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS M...

Page 5: ...t particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install a Freedom HF Inverter Charger...

Page 6: ...s products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that...

Page 7: ...lt 3 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the Freedom HF with damaged or substandard wiring 4 T...

Page 8: ...BATTERIES IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION THEREFORE IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY THAT YOU...

Page 9: ...e rings bracelets and watches when working with batteries Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 7 Have someone within range of your voic...

Page 10: ...battery acid to drip on the unit when reading gravity or filling battery 17 Do not operate the unit in a closed in area or restrict the ventilation in any way DC CONNECTION PRECAUTION 18 Connect and...

Page 11: ...s that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltage...

Page 12: ...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: ...Ground 1 14 Grounding Locations 1 14 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 1 15 General AC Wiring Considerations 1 15 AC Input Connections 1 16 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 1 1...

Page 14: ...onmental Specifications A 4 System Specifications A 4 Physical Specifications A 4 Regulatory Approvals A 4 Inverter Overload Operation A 5 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature A 6 Charger Outp...

Page 15: ...artment 1 17 Figure 1 6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 1 22 Figure 1 7 AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel 1 23 Figure 1 8 DC End 1 24 Figure 1 9 DC Cable Connections 1 27 Figu...

Page 16: ...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: ...ded Cable Sizes 1 10 Table 1 3 Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size 1 14 Table 1 4 Required AC wire size vs required breaker rating 1 16 Table 1 5 Color codes for typical AC wiring 1 16 Table 2 1 C...

Page 18: ...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: ...and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installation Sample installation tools and materials High level overview of installation steps Installation procedures starting on page 1...

Page 20: ...s 2 Strain relief clamps for AC input and output wiring 1 Blanking plate 2 Reference materials an Owner s Guide and an Installation Guide 1 Set of mounting templates 1 Set of lock washers and nuts not...

Page 21: ...tion and application of the installation Some examples include the following The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical Code CEC The U S Code of Federal Regulations CFRs Canadian Sta...

Page 22: ...High Level Overview of Installation Steps Installing the Freedom HF includes the following steps 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Mount the inverter securely and permanently in one of the...

Page 23: ...procedure is divided into ten main steps Step 1 Designing an installation Start on page 1 6 Step 2 Choosing a location for the Freedom HF Start on page 1 12 Step 3 Mounting the Freedom HF Start on pa...

Page 24: ...ational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation Diagram on page B 1 Figure 1 2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation l to engine DC Fuse Disconnect or...

Page 25: ...er Since the DC charging current limit of the Freedom HF may be configured to provide as little as 2A it is possible to use very small generators with the Freedom HF to charge batteries The Freedom HF...

Page 26: ...for the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom HF The AC load panel can incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers...

Page 27: ...ch requires that separately derived AC sources such as inverters and generators to have their neutral conductors tied to ground in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility is tied to g...

Page 28: ...Cable Sizes Inverter Charger Cable Length Battery to Inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum battery Fuse Size Freedom HF 1000 Less than 5 feet 1 5 meters No 2 AWG 150 Adc Freedom HF 1800 Less th...

Page 29: ...arine and recreational vehicles require GFCI protection of branch circuits connected to the AC output of the Freedom HF The modified sine wave output of the Freedom HF is not equivalent to the wavefor...

Page 30: ...ve cable lengths 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 a...

Page 31: ...sition on a vertical 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...

Page 32: ...general the equipment ground cable size must not be smaller than one AWG size than the supply cable WARNING Fire hazard Never operate the Freedom HF without properly connecting the equipment ground A...

Page 33: ...panel of the Freedom HF You can also connect the inverter to an existing AC installation and then plug loads into GFCI receptacles connected to that circuit If you plan to use the Freedom HF with the...

Page 34: ...C output connections observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire as described in Table 1 5 AC Input Connections 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Install the required circuit...

Page 35: ...m the insulation of each conductor 10 Run the AC cable through the right hand side strain relief clamp and into the wiring compartment 11 Fasten the Ground wire to the grounding screw 12 Using the 1 8...

Page 36: ...Secure the AC cable by adjusting the strain relief clamps If you do not plan to proceed with Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit on page 1 19 follow the succeeding substep 16 Install...

Page 37: ...ested and approved the following GFCIs for use with the Freedom HF For more information about GFCIs see the application note Using GFCI Receptacles on Xantrex Inverters and Inverter Chargers in the Do...

Page 38: ...e either solid or stranded as required but must have three conductors and sized as in Table 1 4 on page 1 16 The AC terminal block accepts wire sizes up to No 10 AWG 7 Strip approximately 3 8 inch 10...

Page 39: ...train relief clamps 14 Install the GFCI back into the front panel of the unit Alternatively if you do not reinstall the GFCI make sure that you cap the exposed wires and install a blanking plate to co...

Page 40: ...below See Important note below See Important note below CAUTION Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line Important The generator must have its neutral...

Page 41: ...thout an Inverter Subpanel Input breakers must be provided by installers See Important note below See Important note below CAUTION Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC...

Page 42: ...ribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops Figure 1 8 shows the DC end for your reference CAUTION Before making the final DC connection check cable polari...

Page 43: ...ure no stray wires protrude from the connector or terminal You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable and or connectors 5 For each ca...

Page 44: ...ost of the battery to the negative DC terminal of the inverter CAUTION Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation CAUTION Do not over tighten t...

Page 45: ...und Lug for your AC grounding See the AC wiring instructions in this section Follow the guidelines below that correspond to the specific type of installation These guidelines assume you are using the...

Page 46: ...therwise 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 cu...

Page 47: ...the Inverter button to turn the inverter 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 Freedo...

Page 48: ...on 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 disco...

Page 49: ...part number 808 9531 To install the drip shields 1 Gather the four screws needed to fasten a single drip shield to a wall 2 Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom HF maki...

Page 50: ...nstallers only 3 Fasten the screws through the holes in the drip shield into the wall See Figure 1 10 Figure 1 11 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom HF 1800 FREEDOM HF 1000 FreedomHF_IC_01 Ins...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...y default the battery type is set to Flooded OFF ON 1 Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches 2 Use the tip of your fingernail or a small screw driver with a flat tip to adjust the switche...

Page 53: ...d 1 Press the Select button once The display will show the DC Input Current and the DC Input Current LED will illuminate The value is displayed on the screen as Amps 2 Press the Select button once aga...

Page 54: ...rrent is set to 20A for the Freedom HF 1000 40A for the Freedom HF 1800 1 Press and hold the Inverter button for five seconds The unit will go into Charge Current Setting Mode 2 Press the Select butto...

Page 55: ...ing Current Guidelines AC Input Circuit Breaker or fuse size Amps Charger DC Current Setting Amps Maximum By pass AC Current Available Amps Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1...

Page 56: ...2 6 FreedomHF_IC_02 Configuration fm Page 6 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM...

Page 57: ...lers only A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications Important Specifications are subject to change without notice FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications...

Page 58: ...age 115 Vac 115 Vac Continuous power 1 0kW 25 C 1 8kW 25 C Surge power 17A 2kW for 200 ms 30A 3 6kW for 300 ms Max short circuit current 55A peak 55A peak Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Wave shape Modified Sin...

Page 59: ...0 Vdc Min battery voltage for charging 0 0 Vdc 0 0 Vdc Max output voltage 14 4 Vdc 14 4 Vdc Nominal output current User selectable 2A 5A 10A 20A User selectable 2A 10A 20A 40A Charger current deratin...

Page 60: ...rating 30A 2 0hp Transfer time 30ms Transfer on bad voltage 90 100V for low AC and 130 140 for high AC Cooling Fan activated by any of the following High internal temperature High AC output power Unit...

Page 61: ...operate for a given output current measured in Amps Both Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF 1800 are represented in the illustration below The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 C 10 12 14 16 18...

Page 62: ...you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over temperature shutdown 0 Watts Freedom HF 1000 50 C 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 33 C 30 C 900 W 850 W 800 W 750 W 12 5 V...

Page 63: ...rent To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the Freedom HF will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the followin...

Page 64: ...A 8 FreedomHF_IC_A Specifications fm Page 8 Monday December 24 2007 9 48 AM...

Page 65: ...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 pag...

Page 66: ...that includes a Max 30A circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom HF 3 An AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom HF 4 Engine negative bus DC ground...

Page 67: ...ied installers only Figure B 1 Typical Marine Installation AC Load Panel DC Fuse disconnect or circuit breaker AC Source Panel 12V Deep Cycle Battery Starting Battery Shorepower FR EE D O M H F 1000 F...

Page 68: ...B 4 Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 4 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM...

Page 69: ...Freedom HF Install Guide book Page 5 Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM...

Page 70: ...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 Fri...

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