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Page 1: Installation Guide
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page i Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Installation Guide Freedom HF Inverter/Charger... - Page 2 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page ii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM...
- Page 3 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page i Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified installers only...
- Page 4 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page ii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
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Page 5: About This Guide
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page iii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for setting up and installing a Freedom HF Installation*. For complete information on how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Freedom HF unit, see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Owner’s... -
Page 6: Conventions Used
These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com 975-0395-01-01... -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Freedom HF with damaged or substandard wiring. 4. The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex, may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 5. Do not operate the Freedom HF if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. - Page 8 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page vi Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM 6. Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the Freedom HF yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty.
- Page 9 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page vii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: B ATTERIES PRESENT ISK OF LECTRICAL HOCK URN FROM HORT IRCUIT URRENT IRE OR XPLOSION FROM ENTED ASES BSERVE ROPER RECAUTIONS 1.
- Page 10 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page viii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM 12. Never charge a frozen battery. 13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes. MARINE UNIT LOCATION 14. Locate the Freedom HF unit away from batteries in a separate, well ventilated compartment.
- Page 11 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page ix Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.
- Page 12 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page x Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM 975-0395-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xi Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 Installation Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3... - Page 14 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM A Specifications Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–4 System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–4...
- Page 15 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xiii Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Figures Figure 1-1 What’s In The Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 1-3...
- Page 16 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xiv Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM This guide for use by qualified installers only...
- Page 17 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xv Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Tables Table 1-1 Required AC Wire Size vs Breaker Rating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Table 1-2 Recommended Cable Sizes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10 Table 1-3...
- Page 18 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page xvi Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM This guide for use by qualified installers only...
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Page 19: Installation
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 1 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Installation Chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Installation. It covers the following: • Materials list. • Safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installation. •... -
Page 20: Materials List
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 2 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Materials List Your Freedom HF Inverter/Charger package includes the items listed below. • Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit • 1 Display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable • 1 Communications cable (25 feet) (7.5 m) •... -
Page 21: Safety Instructions
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 3 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 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. •... -
Page 22: Installation Tools And Materials
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 4 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver ❐ Wrench for DC terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable) ❐... -
Page 23: Basic Installation Procedures
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 5 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 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. -
Page 24: Step 1: Designing The Installation
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 6 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Step 1: Designing the Installation Most Freedom HF 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. - Page 25 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 7 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures 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 26 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 8 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM AC Output: The circuit breaker or fuse must be rated at no more than the rating of the input breaker in the installation and must be approved for use on 120 Vac branch circuits. The wire used between Freedom HF and the AC output breaker must be of adequate size to match the AC input circuit breaker’s rating.
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Page 27: Table 1-1 Required Ac Wire Size Vs Breaker Rating
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 9 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures 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 HF. All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. -
Page 28: Table 1-2 Recommended Cable Sizes
No. 2/0 AWG 250 Adc 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 29 Freedom HF is not equivalent to the waveform provided by electric utilities, and compliance with UL and CSA standards requires that Xantrex test and recommend specific GFCIs that will work correctly with the Freedom For more information about GFCIs, see the application note "Using GFCI Receptacles on Xantrex Inverters and Inverter/Chargers"...
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Page 30: Step 2: Choosing A Location For The Freedom Hf
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 12 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Freedom HF 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 HF in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-... -
Page 31: Step 3: Mounting The Freedom Hf
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 13 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 3: Mounting the Freedom HF To mount the Freedom 1. Remove the Freedom HF from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on “Information About Your System”... -
Page 32: Connecting The Equipment Ground
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 14 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Connecting the Equipment Ground WARNING: Fire hazard Never operate the Freedom HF without properly connecting the equipment ground. A fire hazard could result from improper grounding. Freedom HF has a ground stud on the side of the unit as shown in Figure 1-4. -
Page 33: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Input Wires
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 15 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures 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. -
Page 34: Ac Input Connections
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 16 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 1-4 is based on the U.S. National Electrical Code, 2003 Ed. -
Page 35: Figure 1-5 Freedom Hf Ac Wiring Compartment
S el e c t B a tt e r y Inpu t C u rre n t (A) F ault Outpu t P o w e r ( W ) FREEDOM HF 1000 AC knockout AC knockout Figure 1-5 Freedom HF AC Wiring Compartment 8. - Page 36 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 18 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 13. Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 14. Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1.3–1.8 lbf-ft (1.76–2.44 Nm). Leave some wiring slack inside the wiring compartment.
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Page 37: Step 5: Connecting Ac Output To An Existing Ac Circuit
AC output, and on every receptacle connected to the AC hard wired installation. Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to Freedom HF. Although you can reuse the factory-installed GFCI, Xantrex has also tested and approved the following GFCIs for use with Freedom Make Model... - Page 38 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 20 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 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 39 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 21 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures CAUTION: Reverse polarity Improper connections (connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor, for example) will cause the Freedom HF to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty.
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Page 40: Figure 1-6 Ac Wiring Diagram With An Inverter Subpanel
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 22 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM CAUTION: Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line. See Important note below. See Important note below. See Important note below. Figure 1-6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel In this wiring diagram, the AC input to the Freedom HF... -
Page 41: Figure 1-7 Ac Wiring Diagram Without An Inverter Subpanel
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 23 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures CAUTION: Equipment damage Do NOT connect the AC OUT Neutral and Line to the AC IN Neutral and Line. See Important note below. See Important note below. Input breakers must be provided by installers. -
Page 42: Step 6: Connecting The Dc Cables
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 24 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables CAUTION Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom HF. Positive must be connected to positive; negative must be connected to negative. - Page 43 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.
- Page 44 FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 26 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 9. To prevent sparking when making the connection, ensure the disconnect/battery selector switch is off. 10. Attach the connector on the positive cable to the positive DC terminal on the inverter. 11.
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Page 45: Dc Grounding
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 27 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures 14. 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. -
Page 46: Step 7: Mounting The Display Panel
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 28 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Step 7: Mounting the Display Panel The communications cable supplied with the display panel is 25 feet (7.62 meters) long. If you want to replace the cable with one that is shorter, use a high quality, 6-wire telephone extension cable. -
Page 47: Step 8: Testing Your Installation
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 29 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 8: Testing Your Installation WARNING: Shock hazard Pressing the Inverter button to turn OFF the Freedom HF inverter function on display panel does not disconnect DC or AC input power to the Freedom HF. -
Page 48: Testing In Shore Power Mode
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 30 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the Freedom HF in shore power mode: ◆ With the appliance from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. Freedom HF transfers the appliances to shore power. -
Page 49: Drip Shield Installation (For Marine Installations)
Installing drip shields may not entirely protect you from this hazard. Do not operate the unit when it is wet. You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting Xantrex. When ordering, mention part number 808-9531. -
Page 50: Figure 1-11 Typical Drip Shield Placement On A Freedom Hf 1800
FreedomHF_IC_01-Installation.fm Page 32 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:47 AM 3. Fasten the screws through the holes in the drip shield into the wall. Figure 1-10. Figure 1-11 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom HF 1800 1–32 975-0395-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only... -
Page 51: Configuration
FreedomHF_IC_02-Configuration.fm Page 1 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Configuration Chapter 2 explains how to configure the Freedom HF best meet your electrical system requirements. It covers the following: • Setting battery types on the main unit on page 2–2. •... -
Page 52: Setting Battery Types On The Main Unit
FreedomHF_IC_02-Configuration.fm Page 2 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process. WARNING: Fire hazard Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire. -
Page 53: Adjusting Display, Alarm, And Charging Current Settings
FreedomHF_IC_02-Configuration.fm Page 3 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current Settings Adjusting Display, Alarm, and Charging Current Settings The two display panel buttons can be used to adjust the following: • What is being displayed on the screen, •... - Page 54 To adjust the charging current: By default the charging current 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.
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Page 55: Table 2-1 Charging Current Guidelines
Table 2-1 Charging Current Guidelines Charger DC Current Setting Maximum By-pass AC AC Input Circuit (Amps) Current Available (Amps) Breaker or fuse size (Amps) Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 13.5 13.5 12.5 11.0 11.0... - Page 56 FreedomHF_IC_02-Configuration.fm Page 6 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM 2–6...
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Page 57: Specifications
FreedomHF_IC_A-Specifications.fm Page 1 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice. A–1 This guide for use by qualified installers only... -
Page 58: Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode
FreedomHF_IC_A-Specifications.fm Page 2 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode DC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 10.5V–15.5V 10.5V–15.5V Safe non-operating voltage range 0–16 Vdc 0–16 Vdc Normal voltage 12.5V 12.5V Nominal current at full load... -
Page 59: Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode
FreedomHF_IC_A-Specifications.fm Page 3 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode AC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 90–130 Vac 90–130 Vac Nominal current 5Aac at 20A charge, 10Aac at 40A... -
Page 60: Environmental Specifications
Cooling Fan, activated by any of the following: • High internal temperature • High AC output power Physical Specifications Unit Dimensions and Weight Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Length 15.5” (393mm) 18.0” (457mm) Width 9.5” (241mm) 9.5” (241mm) Height 4.2”... -
Page 61: Inverter Overload Operation
This graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the Freedom HF will operate for a given output current (measured in Amps). Both Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 are represented in the illustration below. The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 °C. -
Page 62: 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. Freedom HF 1000 Watts 30 °C @ 12.5 V... -
Page 63: Charger Output Current Vs. Ac Input Voltage
Freedom HF will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph: Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 105V 135V Table A-1 Charging Voltage... - Page 64 FreedomHF_IC_A-Specifications.fm Page 8 Monday, December 24, 2007 9:48 AM A–8...
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Page 65: B Marine Installation Diagram
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 1 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Marine Installation Diagram Appendix B illustrates a typical marine installation for Freedom For a typical RV or Fleet installation, see Figure 1-2, “Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation”... -
Page 66: Marine Installation
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 2 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Marine Installation Figure B-1 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: 1. AC power supplied from a shore power connector 2. An AC source panel that includes a Max 30A circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom HF 3. -
Page 67: Figure B-1 Typical Marine Installation
Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 3 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM Marine Installation DC Fuse / disconnect or circuit breaker 12V Deep Cycle Battery AC Load Panel AC Source Panel Starting Battery Shorepower Figure B-1 Typical Marine Installation 975-0395-01-01 B–3 This guide for use by qualified installers only... - Page 68 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 4 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM B–4...
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- Page 70 Freedom HF Install Guide.book Page 6 Friday, December 21, 2007 9:57 PM 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 975-0395-01-01...