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Xantrex FREEDOM HW 1000 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Freedom HW 1000 Inverter/Charger...
  • Page 3 Freedom HW 1000 Inverter/Charger Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified installers only...
  • Page 4 Xantrex Technology Inc., 5917-195th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Xantrex Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for setting up and installing a Freedom HW Installation*. For complete information on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Freedom HW unit, see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide (Doc.
  • Page 6 Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com These notes describe things which are important for you to know,...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions EAD AND SAVE THIS REFERENCE This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the Freedom HW Inverter/Charger unit. WARNING: Limitations on use The Freedom HW is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
  • Page 8 6. Do not disassemble the Freedom HW. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the Freedom HW yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
  • Page 9 Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: B URN FROM XPLOSION FROM RECAUTIONS 1. Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. 2. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 10 12. Never charge a frozen battery. 13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes. 14. Locate the Freedom HW unit away from batteries in a separate, well ventilated compartment. 15. Never place the Freedom HW unit directly above batteries; gases from a battery will corrode and damage the unit 16.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 Installation Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Installation Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Installation Tools and Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4...
  • Page 12 2 Specifications Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a Freedom HW Inverter/Charger Installation. It covers the following: • Materials list. • Safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installation. • Sample installation tools and materials. •...

  • Page 14: Materials List

    Materials List Your Freedom HW Inverter/Charger package includes the items listed below. • Freedom HW Inverter/Charger unit • display panel (p/n: 808-9557) with 7-inch (0.17 m) display panel cable (p/n: 053-0049-02) • display panel mounting plate (p/n: 808-9555) • display panel mounting template (p/n: 531-0081-01-01) •...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions WARNING: Shock hazard Xantrex Technology recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations. • Before you begin the installation, review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page v, and read this entire “Installation” section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end.

  • Page 16: Installation Tools And Materials

    Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom HW: ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver ❐ Wrench for DC terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable) ❐ AC cable (i.e. 2-conductor-plus-ground cable), sized appropriately for load and application ❐...

  • Page 17: Basic Installation Procedures

    Basic Installation Procedures Xantrex recommends that you have your installation performed by a qualified technician or electrician. This section provides sample installation information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, the overall procedure is divided into ten main steps: ❐...

  • Page 18: Step 1: Designing The Installation

    Step 1: Designing the Installation Most Freedom HW installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described below. Figure 1-2 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation. Equipment Ground Figure 1-2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation 1–6...
  • Page 19 AC shore power A source of 120 V, 60Hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to charge batteries and pass power through to AC loads. This source is usually the utility grid (power company) or an AC generator.
  • Page 20 AC Output: the rating of the input breaker in the installation and must be approved for use on 120 Vac branch circuits. The wire used between the Freedom HW and the AC output breaker must be of adequate size to match the AC input circuit breaker’s rating. The wiring from each AC output breaker to each of the loads must be adequately sized to carry the current rating of the individual AC output breaker.
  • Page 21 AC breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the wiring that is installed on the input and output AC circuits of the Freedom HW. All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 1-1 gives some examples of wiring sizes based on the U.S.
  • Page 22 Table 1-2 Recommended Cable Sizes Cable Length: Battery Inverter/Charger to Inverter (one way) Freedom HW Less than 5 feet (1.5 meters) Note: Xantrex recommends not using a cable longer than 5 feet (1.5 meters) in each direction. Cable sizes above are based on the US National Electrical Code Table 310.17 - 75C cables, assuming an °...
  • Page 23 Ground Fault A GFCI is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to blow the circuit Circuit breaker. GFCIs are intended to protect people from electric shocks and Interrupters are usually required in wet or damp locations.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Choosing A Location For The Freedom Hw

    Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Freedom HW WARNING: Fire and explosion hazard This equipment contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the Freedom HW in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition- protected equipment.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Mounting The Freedom Hw

    Step 3: Mounting the Freedom HW To mount the Freedom HW: 1. Remove the Freedom HW from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide (Doc. Part Number: 975-0467-01-01) Warranty section.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Equipment Ground

    Connecting the Equipment Ground WARNING: Fire hazard Never operate the Freedom HW without properly connecting the equipment ground. A fire hazard could result from improper grounding. The Freedom HW has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in Figure 1-4.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Input Wires

    Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires WARNING: Fire, Shock and Energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes. Do not connect the output terminals of the Freedom HW to any incoming AC source.

  • Page 28: Ac Input Connections

    Table 1-4 Required AC wire size vs. required breaker rating Freedom HW There are two knockouts on the front panel for AC input and output wiring. CAUTION: Equipment damage The AC wiring terminal block is split into input and output sections. Damage to the inverter will occur if the unit is wired incorrectly.
  • Page 29 Inpu t C u rre n t (A) Fault Outpu t P o w e r ( W ) This guide for use by qualified installers only Basic Installation Procedures AC output ground screw FREEDOM HW 1000 AC knockout 1–17...

  • Page 30: Step 5: Connecting Ac Output To An Existing Ac Circuit

    Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit WARNING: Shock, fire, and energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national electrical wiring codes.
  • Page 31 WARNING: Shock, fire, and energy hazards Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national electrical wiring codes. Do not connect the output leads of the inverter to any incoming AC source.
  • Page 32 CAUTION: Reverse polarity Improper connections (connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor, for example) will cause the Freedom HW to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty. 11.
  • Page 33 CAUTION: Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line. See Important note below. GENERATOR SHORE POWER Figure 1-6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel In this wiring diagram, the AC input to the Freedom HW comes from the main AC panel which contains the input circuit breaker.
  • Page 34 CAUTION: Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line. SHORE POWER Figure 1-7 AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel In this wiring diagram, the AC input to the Freedom HW comes directly from an AC source.

  • Page 35: Step 6: Connecting The Dc Cables

    Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom HW. Positive must be connected to positive; negative must be connected to negative. Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the Freedom HW and void your warranty.
  • Page 36 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 HW positive and negative DC terminals. 3.
  • Page 37 10. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied with the inverter. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 N-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal, but do not overtighten. See Figure 1-9, “DC Cable Connections”...

  • Page 38: Dc Grounding

    13. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. Tighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 N-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring terminal does not move around on the DC terminal, but do not overtighten. Figure 1-9 DC Cable Connections DC Grounding To connect the DC ground:...

  • Page 39: Step 7: Mounting The Display Panel

    Step 7: Mounting the Display Panel Xantrex has three communications cables of different lengths available for purchase. Choose a 25-foot cable (p/n: 31-6257-00), 50-foot cable (p/n: 31-6262-00), or a 70-foot cable (p/n: 31-6275-00). Flush mounting the panel on a wall or bulkhead requires an opening specified in the display panel mounting template.

  • Page 40: Step 8: Testing Your Installation

    Step 8: Testing Your Installation WARNING: Shock hazard Pressing the Inverter button to turn OFF the Freedom HW inverter function on display panel does not disconnect DC or AC input power to the Freedom HW. If shore power is present at AC input terminals, it will pass through to the AC output.

  • Page 41: Testing In Shore Power Mode

    Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the Freedom HW in shore power mode: ◆ With the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The Freedom HW transfers the appliances to shore power. The status LED on the display panel will change from yellow to a ten-second flashing yellow and then green.
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  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 2 contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2–1...

  • Page 44: Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode

    Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode DC Input Low operating voltage range “SdL” setting High operating voltage range “SdH” setting Under voltage alarm/shutdown Under voltage recovery “SdL” setting Under voltage alarm/shutdown Under voltage recovery “SdH” setting Safe non-operating voltage range Normal voltage Nominal current at full load AC Output Output voltage...

  • Page 45: Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode

    Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode AC Input Operating voltage range Nominal current Nominal frequency DC Output Nominal voltage Min battery voltage for charging Max output voltage Nominal output current Charger current derating Efficiency at nominal output Other Battery type settings Charge algorithms Independent battery banks 975-0468-01-01 Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode...

  • Page 46: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Humidity: Operation/Storage System Specifications Pass-through Transfer relay rating Transfer time Transfer on bad voltage Cooling Physical Specifications Unit Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 2–4 32–104 ºF (0–40 ºC), with output derated above 77 ºF (25 °C) -40–158 ºF (-40–70 ºC) 5–95% RH, non-condensing 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 30 A,...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals ETL approved to CSA 107.1, UL458 Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the Freedom HW will operate for a given output current (measured in Amps). The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 °C. Time (sec) 4000 1600...

  • Page 48: Invert Power Derating Vs. Ambient Temperature

    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. 2–6 Watts @ 12.5 V 1000 @ 11.5 V 30 °C...

  • Page 49: Charger Output Current Vs. Ac Input Voltage

    Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage When the Freedom HW is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the AC voltage may fall as the Freedom HW draws current. To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the Freedom HW will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph: Table 2-1 Charging Voltage...
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  • Page 52 Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 975-0468-01-01 Printed in China...

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