Key Features
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Freedom HF Owner's Guide
Key Features
Power for Most
Appliances
The Freedom HF inverter/charger provides up to:
• 1000 watts
a
• 1500 watts
b
• 1800 watts
c
of continuous modified sine wave power derived from
a battery bank. It is designed to handle loads such as
microwave ovens, TVs, VCRs, and mid-sized power
tools. In addition, the Freedom HF’s high-surge
capability lets you handle many hard-to-start loads,
including large TVs and small refrigerators.
The built-in transfer switch automatically transfers
between inverter power and shore power from
recreational facilities such as boat docks or campsites
to ensure power is always available. The built-in
charger also automatically charges the battery bank
when the Freedom HF is connected to shore power.
Back-up Capability
If incoming shore power is interrupted by external
events like brownouts, the Freedom HF automatically
becomes an independent power source
d
that supplies
quality AC to your loads.
a
Freedom HF 1000 (PN: 806-1020), Freedom HF 1055 (PNs: 806-1055, 806-1054, 806-1054-01), and
Freedom HF 1055 EMS (PN: 806-1055-02).
b
Freedom HF 1500 (PN: 806-1544).
c
Freedom HF 1800 (PN: 806-1840), Freedom HF 1800 T (PN: 806-1840-01, 806-1840-03, 806-1840-04),
and Freedom HF 1800 EMS (PN: 806-1840-02).
d
Assuming the inverter/charger is connected to a battery source with an adequate charge at the time of the
power interruption.
Comprehensive
Protection
The Freedom HF’s built-in protection features
safeguard your batteries and equipment, such as:
• The low battery voltage alarm and shutdown
prevents your batteries from becoming completely
discharged,
• the three-stage charging capability ensures that
batteries receive efficient charge, and
• automatic switching between inverter power to
pass-through shore power.
Low Power
Consumption
When the Freedom HF is inverting without a load, it
draws less than 1 amp of current from the battery (or
battery bank). This feature allows the unit to operate
without draining too much stored energy.
Overload Alarm and
Shutdown
During inverter mode, the Freedom HF automatically
alerts you if the loads that are connected and drawing
power from the unit are close to approaching the
maximum operating limit. If so, the Freedom HF
automatically shuts down when the maximum
operating limit is exceeded.
Over temperature
Alarm and Shutdown
During inverter mode, the Freedom HF automatically
alerts you if it is overheating and approaching the over-
temperature shutdown limit. The Freedom HF
automatically shuts down when the limit is exceeded.
