Inverter Operation Using The Front Panel - Xantrex 815-2024 Owner's Manual

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Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation

Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel

IMPORTANT: Review the "Important Safety Instructions" on page iv
before operating the inverter/charger.
Once the inverter/charger is installed, you can operate it in invert mode.
To operate in invert mode from the front panel:
1. Press the INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW on the front
panel. The INVERTER ENABLED LED illuminates and connected loads
will be energized.
2. Note that if AC is present and being passed through, the INVERTER
ENABLED LED will still illuminate to indicate inverter mode has been
enabled. However, AC will continue to be passed through to the loads
until conditions exist that cause AC to be disqualified, in which case
the unit will transition to invert mode and power up critical loads.
3. Connect AC input power.
The charger automatically starts up when qualified AC power is
connected.
To operate the inverter with the System Control Panel, refer to
"Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP" on page 15.
4. Disconnect AC power from inverter input by opening the breaker or
disconnect.
5. Place a load on the inverter. For example, plug a 100-watt light bulb
into an outlet that the inverter is powering. Press the INVERTER
ENABLE button on the Freedom SW. The INVERTER ENABLED LED
illuminates. The inverter should run the load using battery power.
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6. To test the charger, reconnect the AC input power to allow AC to the
AC input. The AC/Charger On LED should start flashing after a brief
delay. Any AC loads previously powered by the inverter will also
work at this time.
NOTE: On dual input models, only AC Input L1 needs to be powered
for the unit to operate.
7. Remove the AC input power. The inverter/charger should transfer to
invert mode immediately. (The transfer relay will make a clicking
sound and the INVERTER ENABLED LED will illuminate.) Loads
should continue to operate uninterrupted.
If any part of this test fails, determine the cause before using the unit.
8. Monitor the Freedom SW Front Panel.
The indicator lights on the front panel show you the operating status of
the Freedom SW. A description of the lights is provided in Table 1.
If none of the front panel lights are on, see "Troubleshooting" on page
65.
Table 1 Front Panel Lights
Light
Illuminated Color Status
Steady If utility and generator AC is
INVERTER
Green unavailable and operating
ENABLED
conditions are met, the
Freedom SW will produce
AC voltage to power loads.
Flashing The inverter is assisting a
GEN SUPPORT
Green generator in powering loads.
Action (or Status Item)
You can run your appliances
from the inverter.
You can run your appliances
from the inverter.
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