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Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM
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Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers
Model Product Numbers
806-1020
806-1054, 806-1054-01
806-1055, 806-1055-02
806-1544
806-1840
806-1840-01 G2 TDN8853
806-1840-01, 806-1840-02
806-1840-03, 806-1840-04

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  • Page 1 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Owner’s Guide Product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons. Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers Model Product Numbers 806-1020 806-1054, 806-1054-01 806-1055, 806-1055-02 806-1544 806-1840...
  • Page 2 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    Product Numbers To view, download, or print the latest revision, visit the website shown under Contact 1000-watt Models: Information. 806-1020 (Freedom HF 1000) 806-1055, 806-1054, 806-1054-01 (Freedom HF 1055) 806-1055-02 (Freedom HF 1055 EMS) 1500-watt Model: 806-1544 (Freedom HF 1500)
  • Page 4 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM About This Guide Purpose Conventions Used The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and The following conventions are used in this guide. procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a Freedom HF Inverter/Charger for Recreational, Fleet Vehicle, or Marine installations.
  • Page 5 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at www.xantrex.com. NOTE: The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 975-0395-01-01) is intended for qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in: •...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iv Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R ’ EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Do not expose the Freedom HF to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the Freedom HF This inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when Inverter/Charger (Freedom HF).
  • Page 7 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page v Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM NOTES: Follow these instructions and those published by the battery FIRE AND BURN HAZARD manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use • Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in in the vicinity of the battery.

  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vi Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
  • Page 9 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Precautions When Preparing to Charge Precautions When Placing the Inverter/Charger EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD FIRE HAZARD • Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. Do not install the inverter/charger or any part of its supplied wiring in •...
  • Page 10 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page viii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Regulatory The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 45. RISK OF DAMAGE TO RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for mobile or Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or...
  • Page 11 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ix Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM FCC Information to the User KKK Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a The Freedom HF 1055 EMS and 1800 EMS models are marked “KKK-A- Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 12 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page x Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................iv Introduction .
  • Page 14 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    • one set of lock washers and nuts (not shown) DC terminal covers NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact Information” on page i. Other Freedom HF OEM models may include other DC and/or AC Figure 1 What’s In The Box...

  • Page 16: Key Features

    If so, the Freedom HF automatically shuts down when the maximum operating limit is exceeded. 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).
  • Page 17 Shutdown Settings (V) Low Power Consumption When the Freedom HF is inverting High without a load, it draws less than 1 amp of current from the battery Freedom HF 1000 806-1020 10.5 11.8 (or battery bank). Freedom HF 1055 806-1054 10.5...

  • Page 18: Features

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Features Front Panel (Freedom HF 1000, 1055, 1500, 1800) Table 2 lists the default settings for the Freedom HF system. You may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the Freedom HF.
  • Page 19 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Features Front Panel (Freedom HF 1800 T) Front Panel (Freedom HF 1800 T) FREEDOM HF STATUS Utility Input Voltage (V) FREEDOM HF 1800 T Select Input Current (A) Battery FREEDOM HF 1800 T Output Power (kW)
  • Page 20 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Features Front Panel ( Rear Panel ( Freedom HF 1055 EMS,1800 EMS Freedom HF 1055 EMS,1800 EMS Ignition FREEDOM HF 1800 EMS Power Enable Cont rol FREEDOM HF Remote STATUS Input Voltage (V)
  • Page 21 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Features Rear Panel (All Other Models) Display Panel (All Models) FREEDOM HF STATUS Input Voltage (V) Utility Select Input Current (A) Battery Output Power (kW) Fault Freedom HF 1000 shown Feature Description Feature...
  • Page 22 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Features Remote and Power Module Panel Side Panel (All Models) Freedom HF 1055 EMS,1800 EMS Feature Description 15 A supplementary protector provides overload protection for the GFCI receptacles.

  • Page 23: Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom To adjust the battery type setting: HF.
  • Page 24  Setting Info and Setting LED Screen Info and Settings LED a. Settings available only for Freedom HF 1000 (PN: 806-1020). b. Settings available only for Freedom HF 1055 (PNs: 806-1054, 806-1054-01, 806-1055, 806-1055-02). . DC Input Voltage Solid –...
  • Page 25 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration Adjusting Feature Settings The Power and Select buttons can be used to: To cycle through the various feature settings: • change the charging current setting Press and hold the Inverter Power button for five seconds to enter the feature settings mode.
  • Page 26 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To change the charger’s charging current setting: AC Input Circuit Charger DC Current Maximum By-pass AC By default the charging current is set to  for Freedom HF 1000, Breaker or fuse size Setting (Amps) Current Available...
  • Page 27 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To change the inverter mode setting: To adjust the alarm setting: By default the inverter mode is set to ON (“”). By default the alarm is set to ON. ON (“”) will put the inverter on standby.
  • Page 28 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration To adjust the low battery shutdown setting: Press the Select button once. By default the low voltage setting is set to Low (“”). The LED screen will display the present (or most recent) low voltage setting.

  • Page 29: Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Display Panel Operation Feature Description The Freedom HF features a display panel with three-digit LED Three-digit LED display screen shows status information and fault codes. display to show inverter, AC source, and battery status information.
  • Page 30 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Feature Description Select button • In Inverter mode, press the button to choose what appears in the three-digit LED display: Input Voltage, Input Current, or Output Power. See “To change the inverter mode setting:”...

  • Page 31: Operating In Shore Power Mode

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating in Shore Power Mode Operating in Inverter Mode The Freedom HF operates in shore power mode when an AC source (a generator or utility power) is present at the AC input terminals. When the AC source is within operating range, the Freedom HF unit The Freedom HF is in inverter mode when shore power is not bypasses inverter function and powers the appliances connected to...
  • Page 32 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating in Shore Power Mode Turning the Inverter Function On and Off Inverter Mode Setting is OFF The Inverter Power button on the display panel turns the Freedom When the Freedom HF’s Inverter function is turned off (“”) and HF’s Inverter function ON and OFF.
  • Page 33 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating in Shore Power Mode Status LED During Inverter Mode Table 3 Status LED during Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Status Display Inverter mode.
  • Page 34 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating in Shore Power Mode Checking Battery Status Checking Output Power During inverter mode, you can check the battery status by pressing During Inverter mode, you can check how much power (displayed the Select button until the Input Voltage LED (or Input Current in kW) the Freedom HF is supplying to the connected loads by LED) illuminates.

  • Page 35: Operating During Transition Between Shore Power And Inverter Mode

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter The Freedom HF’s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a Mode fraction of a second and vice-versa.
  • Page 36 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage The Freedom HF can deliver up to 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000 The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the and 1055), 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500), or 1800 watts (Freedom following table for all models...
  • Page 37 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the Operating Voltage Range Voltage Range Comment following table for Freedom HF 1500 and Freedom HF 1800 T Condition Freedom HF Freedom HF...
  • Page 38 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Inverter Loads The Freedom HF will operate most AC loads within its power rating LED turns solid RED and in 30 seconds, both the unit and the of 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000), 1500 watts (Freedom HF 1500), display screen will shut down to prevent damage to the inverter and or 1800 watts (Freedom HF 1800).
  • Page 39 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Trouble Loads However, when the internal temperature drops and falls within normal operating temperature, the Freedom HF will recover automatically and will continue inverting.

  • Page 40: Battery Charging

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Battery Charging Battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the Freedom HF unit is connected to a battery (or battery bank). NOTE: Voltage If an external DC load is The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much Bulk...
  • Page 41 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Battery Charging Table 4 illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the Status Table 5 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings LED and display screen. for the Freedom HF 1000 model and all Freedom HF 1800 models.
  • Page 42 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Battery Charging Table 6 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1055 models. Table 6 Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings Absorption to Bulk/ Charge Float...

  • Page 43: Routine Maintenance

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Battery Charging Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Minimal maintenance is required to keep your Freedom HF operating properly. Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt.

  • Page 44: Inverter Overload Operation

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how long (measured in milliseconds) the Freedom HF will operate for a given output current (measured in Amps). Both the Freedom HF 1000/1055 models and Freedom HF 1500/ 1800 models are represented in the illustration below.

  • Page 45: Invert Power Derating Vs. Ambient Temperature

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °C, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown.
  • Page 46 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature watts Freedom HF 1800 30°C @12.5 volts 1800 ~33°C @11.5 volts 1600 1450 watts 1350 1350 watts 1100 watts 1100 1000 1000 watts °C Freedom HF Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Troubleshooting • Any known unusual AC shore power factors such as low voltage, unstable generator output, etc. • Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARD time (temperature, vibrations, moisture, etc.) Do not disassemble the Freedom HF.

  • Page 48: Common Problems

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Keep the cables between the battery and the Freedom HF as short as possible, and twist them together with two to three Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from twists per foot.

  • Page 49: Warning Messages

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Warning Messages Warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes The error codes are listed in Table 7 below. The text in the Error that appear on the display panel screen to alert you to an impending Code column appears on the display screen of the display panel.
  • Page 50 Check for external charging sources, such as an over voltage alternator, and disconnect if necessary. • Confirm that the external charging source is not the cause. The error may be caused by the internal battery charger system. Call Xantrex for support.  Over-temperature detected on AC shore power •...
  • Page 51 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Warning Messages Table 7 Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen Error Code Condition Mode Action  Battery is bad or external DC AC shore power •...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Reference

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Troubleshooting Reference ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.
  • Page 53 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 8 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Low output voltage You are using a voltmeter that cannot Use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as the Fluke 87. (96 volts AC–104 volts AC) during Inverter accurately read the RMS voltage of a mode.
  • Page 54 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 8 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. The Status LED is green GFCI has tripped or 15A supplementary Check load and reset the GFCI or supplementary breaker. or yellow.
  • Page 55 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Troubleshooting Reference Table 8 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. The status LED is not The jumper wire on the power module Ensure the jumper wire is installed if the ignition control feature lighting up.

  • Page 56: Inverter Applications

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 42 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Inverter Applications The Freedom HF performs differently depending on the AC loads Universal motors are generally easier to start. Since motor connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, characteristics vary, only testing will determine whether a specific read this section.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 43 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models L × W × H 15.5” (393mm) × 9.5” (241mm)× 4.2” (106mm) 18”...
  • Page 58 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Specifications NOTE: These specifications refer to inverter mode. DC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models Operating voltage range for all models including 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit) 10.5–15.5 VDC (low limit) Freedom HF 1800 T (806-1840-01 G2 TDN8853) 11.8–15.5 VDC (high limit)
  • Page 59 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Specifications NOTE: These specifications refer to charger mode. AC Input 1000-watt models 1500 and 1800-watt models Operating voltage range for all models 90–130 VAC 90–130 VAC Operating voltage range for Freedom HF 1500 5 AAC at 20 A charge, 120 VAC IN 10 AAC at 40 A charge, 120 VAC IN and Freedom HF 1800 T...
  • Page 60 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 46 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM...
  • Page 61 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM...
  • Page 62 Freedom HF InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:20 PM Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc. +1 800 670 0707 +1 408 987 6030 www.xantrex.com 975-0390-01-01 Printed in China...

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