Xantrex Freedom 458 Owner's Manual

Xantrex Freedom 458 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Xantrex Freedom Inverter/Charger Basic Remote...
  • Page 2: Remote Control Panel

    • DC system monitoring of DC Volts, Battery Charger output current, Inverter input current and Battery State • Adjustable features of Power Share Battery Type and Idle Mode settings. • Additional features on Freedom 458 and Marine Series include Battery Capacity setting. • Easy to install Manual Contents Installation................3...
  • Page 3: Installation

    In order to understand, use, and install it, PLEASE read this manual. In this manual, “Freedom” will refer to the Freedom Inverter/Charger while “458” or “458 Series” will refer to both the Freedom 458 Series Inverter/Charger and the Freedom Marine Series Inverter/Charger.
  • Page 4 Blinking indicates SETUP mode. SETUP SETUP is explained on page 5. When the CHARGE LED is On (solid green), the Battery Charger is On and charging. When the LED is Off, the CHARGE charger is Off. Charging automatically begins when external AC power is detected.
  • Page 5: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Enter the SETUP mode by pressing and holding SETUP for five seconds until the LED blinks. The Freedom Remote is connected to a 458 Series if at least one DC VOLTS LED is On. After five seconds of no activity, the Freedom Remote automatically exits from the SETUP mode.
  • Page 6 SET TYPE Battery Type This setting is important. Check your settings. Using POWER SHARE, set the Battery Type. The charger uses this information to set charging values for the 3-stage automatic charger. Be sure to set the correct type. Default: Freedom: Cool (<80 °F) Wet cell, 458 Series: Wet cell Setting the Battery Type correctly is important.
  • Page 7 Equalize Procedure EQUALIZE mode must be started manually. To begin equalizing, enter SETUP mode, then hold both SETUP and CHARGE until the BATTERY STATE LEDs start blinking. Equalizing should only be engaged after the batteries have been fully charged by the normal battery charging cycle. The Equalizing charge cycle lasts approximately eight hours.
  • Page 8 LED Indication Fault LED Error Detected Possible Solution OVERTEMP On Over-temperature shutdown. Increase air circulation and allow to cool. BATTERY STATE Low Battery Shutdown. Charge batteries. Empty blinking (too low to continue inverting) BATTERY STATE Battery Overload. Select lowest Power Share setting. Turn off Empty On (excessive ripple voltage during charge) DC Loads.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Model: 84-2056-01: 12 V Control Panel w/25' data cable Size: 5 3/4'' (L) X 3 3/4'' (W) X 1'' (D) Cutout Size: 4.7/8'' (W) X 2 7/8'' (H) Environmental: Splash resistant Operating temp:0–70 °C Weight: 3 Oz. Power: Power for the Remote Control Panel is supplied by the Freedom Inverter/Charger.
  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 11 Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the Xantrex Freedom Inverter/Charger Remote Control Panel is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.
  • Page 12 Xantrex Technology Inc. Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 445-0191-01-01 Printed in the U.S.A.

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