Operating in Battery Mode
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Freedom XC PRO Owner's Guide
Operating in Battery Mode
The Freedom XC PRO is in Battery Mode (also called Inverter
Mode) when all the following conditions exist:
n
inverter power button is ON
(down position) or
ignition auto-on is activated
n
shore power is not presently available
n
battery has sufficient power
Inverter operation means that DC battery power is presently being
converted to utility grade AC power, powering equipment and
appliances connected to the AC output terminal of the unit. The
green status LED lights up to indicate the Freedom XC PRO is
using the battery to power the equipment and appliances.
BATT.MODE
Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF
There are two ways to operate the Freedom XC PRO’s inverter.
1. Press the Power button to a down position (it is in Standby
mode in the up position).
2. When the inverter/charger’s Ignition Control feature is set to
Auto-on (
ATO
)
a
, a +12VDC signal is present on the ACC
input
b
.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turning the Power button to Standby mode does not disconnect DC
battery power from the Freedom XC PRO. You must disconnect
from all power sources before working on any circuits connected to
the unit.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage
.
To prevent unnecessary battery discharge, press the Power
button to Standby mode when you are not using the Freedom XC
PRO.
a
See
Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 70
b
When the vehicle’s ignition switch is On or the vehicle’s engine is running.