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Basic Installation Procedures

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This guide for use by qualified installers only

To make the DC connections

Refer to 

Figure 1-9

.

1. Make sure the inverter is off and no AC or DC is connected to the 

unit.

2. Remove the nuts and washers from the 

Freedom HF

 positive and 

negative DC terminals.

3. Strip 1/2 inch (13 mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) insulation from one end 

of each cable. The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals 
chosen.

4. Attach the connectors that will secure the cables to the battery, to the 

disconnect/battery selector switch, and the fuse block. The connectors 
you use must create a permanent, low-resistance connection.
If crimp connectors are required, Xantrex recommends using 
approved and certified connectors, and to use the tool recommended 
by the terminal manufacturer. Make sure 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 cable end that will be connected to the inverter, strip 1/2 

inch (13 mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) of insulation from the cable. The 
amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen.

6. Thread a supplied DC terminal cover over the positive and negative 

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 holder in the cable that will be used for the 

positive side of the DC circuit.
The fuse must:

be as close to the battery positive terminal as possible,

be rated for DC circuits,

have an Ampere Interrupting Capacity (AIC) that exceeds the 
short-circuit current available from the battery (i.e., Class T fuse).

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 16: ...xiv This guide for use by qualified installers only Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xiv Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM...

Страница 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...

Страница 18: ...xvi This guide for use by qualified installers only Freedom HF Install Guide book Page xvi Friday December 21 2007 9 57 PM...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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