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This guide for use by qualified installers only Freedom HW 1000 Inverter/Charger Installation Guide[...]

This guide for use by qualified installers only About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. (www .xantr ex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leade r in the development, manufacturing and marketing of ad vanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The comp any's products convert a nd co[...]

iii This guide for use by qualified installers only About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Instal lation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for setting up and insta lling a Freedom HW Install ation*. For complete information on how to op erate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Freedom HW unit, see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Ow[...]

About T his Guide iv 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in thi s guide. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xant rex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditions or practices t[...]

v This guide for use by qualified installers only Important Safety Instructions R EAD AND SAVE THIS I NSTALLATION G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains im portant safety and operating instructions for the Freedom HW Inverter/Charg er unit. 1. Before installing and using the Freed om HW, read all instructions and cautionary markings on[...]

vi 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 6. Do not disassemble the Freedom HW. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See W arranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the Freedom HW yourself ma y result in a risk of elec trical shock or fire and will void your wa rranty . Internal capacitors remain[...]

975-0468-01-01 vii This guide for use by qualified installers only P ersonal Pr ecautions W hen W orking With Batteries 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 char ge. 2. Add distilled water in each cell until battery aci d [...]

viii 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 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 awa y from batteries in a separate, well ventilated compartment. 15. Never place the Freedom HW un it directly above[...]

975-0468-01-01 ix This guide for use by qualified installers only Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Installation Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

x This guide for use by qualified installers only 2 Specifications Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

1–1 This guide for use by qualified installers only 1 Installation Chapter 1 provides information to help in installing a Freedom HW Inverter/C harger Installation. It covers the following: • Materials list. • Safety instructions and various installation codes that may be applicable to your installation. • Sample installation tools and mate[...]

1–2 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Materials List Y our Freedom HW Inverter/Charger package includes the items listed below . • Freedom HW Inverter/Charg er unit • display panel (p/n: 808-9 557) with 7-inch (0.17 m) display panel ca ble (p/n: 053-0049-02) • display panel moun ting plate (p/n: 80 8-9555) • d[...]

Safety Instructions 975-0468-01-01 1–3 This guide for use by qualified installers only Safety Instructions • Before you begin the i nstallation, review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page v, and read th is entire “Installation” section so you can plan your installation from beginning to end. • Disconnect all AC and DC power so[...]

1–4 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Installation T ools and Materials Y ou will need the following to install the Freedom HW: ❐ W ire stripper ❐ Mounting screws or bolts ❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver ❐ W rench for DC terminals (1/2 inch or 13mm or adjustable) ❐ AC cable (i.e. 2-conductor-plus-ground cable), si[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–5 This guide for use by qualified installers only Basic Installation Procedures Xantrex recommends that you h ave your installation performed by a qualified technician or electrician. This section provides sample installa tion information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, th e o[...]

1–6 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 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 relationshi p to each oth er in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation. Figure[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–7 This guide for use by qualified installers only AC shore power A source of 120 V , 60Hz sine wave alternating current is needed to provide energy to char ge batteries and pass power through to AC loads. This source is usually the utility grid (power company) or an AC generator . An automatic or man[...]

1–8 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 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 V ac branch circuits. The wire used between the Freedom HW and the AC output breaker must be of adequate size to match the A[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–9 This guide for use by qualified installers only AC breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the w iring that is installed on the input and output AC circuits of the Freedom HW. All breakers and wiring must be sized an d connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations [...]

1–10 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only DC Disconnects and Over- Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the Freedom HW must be equipped with a disconnect and over -current de vice. This usually consists of a circuit breaker , a “fused-disconnect,” or a separate fuse and DC disconnect. Do not confuse AC [...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–11 This guide for use by qualified installers only Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) A GFCI is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less th an that required to blow the circuit breaker . GFCIs are intended to protect peop le from elec[...]

1–12 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Freedom HW The Freedom HW should only be inst alled in locations that meet the following requirements: ❐ Dry . Do not allow water or other flui ds to drip or splash on the Freedom HW. Do not mount the Freedom HW in an ar ea subject to splashi[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–13 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 3: Mounting the Freedom HW T o mount the Freedom HW: 1. Remove the Freedom HW fro m its shipping container , verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Ow ner ’ s Guide (Doc. [...]

1–14 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Connecting the Equipment Ground The Freedom HW has a ground stud on the side of the u nit as shown in Figure 1-4. Follow the guidelines in “Grounding Locatio ns” to co nnect the inverter ’ s chassis to the ground. Grounding Locations Y ou must connect the equipm ent ground [...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–15 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 4: Connecting the A C Input W ires General A C W iring Considerations AC cable size The AC input cable may be either solid or stranded (as required), but must have three conductors and be sized as in T able 1-4 on page 1–16 . AC W iring Connec[...]

1–16 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only There are two knockouts on th e front panel for AC input and output wiring. When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described in T able 1-5. A C Input Connections 1. Ensure that AC and DC power are both OF[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–17 This guide for use by qualified installers only 6. Strip about 2 inches (50 mm) from th e jacket of the AC input cable. The AC input cable may be either so lid or stranded (as required), but must have three conductors and be sized as in T able 1-4 on page 1– 16 . (The AC terminal block accepts w[...]

1–18 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 5: Connecting A C Output to an Existing A C Circuit Do not connect the Fr eedom HW to an AC branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. The Freedom HW will not operate el ectric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other electrica l appliances that consume more t[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–19 This guide for use by qualified installers only T o make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring (continuing from # 13 of “S tep 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires” on page 1–15): 1. Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF . 2. Install the required value of circui t breaker in the AC loa[...]

1–20 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 1 1. Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 12. T ighten the wire attachment screws to a torqu e of 1 5.6 –2 1.6 in-lbf (1.76–2.44 N-m). Leave som e wi ring slack inside the wiring compartment. Ensure you have maintai ned correct polarity and that[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–21 This guide for use by qualified installers only In this wiring diagram, the AC in put to the Freedom HW comes from the main AC panel which contains the in put circuit breaker . The AC output wiring is routed to a separate invert er subpanel with a dedicated circuit breaker . Figure 1-6 AC W iring [...]

1–22 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only In this wiring diagram, the AC inpu t to the Freedom HW comes directly from an AC source. Th e AC source input wiri ng must be protected by an AC breaker of 30 A max. Th e output wiring is routed t o the main AC panel which is also pro tected by AC breakers or circuit breakers. F[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–23 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the terminals on the DC end. The cables should be as short as possible and large en ough to handle the required current, in accordance with the electric[...]

1–24 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only T o 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 termina ls . 3. S trip 1/2 inch (13 mm) to 3/4 in ch (19 mm) insulation from one[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–25 This guide for use by qualified installers only 10. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied with the inverter . T ighten the nut to a torque of 108–1 20 in-lbf (12.2–13.6 N-m). Make the connectio n snug enough so th e ring terminal do es not move around on the DC terminal, but do not[...]

1–26 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only 13. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. T ighten 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 do es not move around on the DC terminal, but do not overtighten. DC Grounding T o connect the DC groun[...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–27 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 7: Mounting the Display P anel Xantrex has three communications ca bles of dif ferent lengths available for purchase. Choose a 25-foot cable (p/n: 31 -6257-00), 50-foot cabl e (p/n: 31-6262-00), or a 70-fo ot cable (p/n: 31-6275-00). Flush mount[...]

1–28 975-0468-01-01 This guide for use by qualified installers only Step 8: T esting Y our Installation There are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the Freedom HW is inverting DC battery power and delivering AC power to its output. The second test is intended for inst allations where AC input and output is hard wired to the [...]

Basic Installation Procedures 975-0468-01-01 1–29 This guide for use by qualified installers only T esting in Shore P ower Mode T o test the Freedom HW in shor e power mode: ◆ W ith the appliance from the prev ious test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The Freedom HW transfers the applia nces to shore power . The s[...]

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

2–2 975-0468-01-01 Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode DC Input Low operating vo l tage range “ SdL ” setting 10.5–15.5 V High operating voltage range “ SdH ” setting 1 1.8–15.5 V Under voltage alarm/shut down Under voltage recovery “ SdL ” setting 10.5/1 1.0 V 12.0 V Under voltage alarm/shut down Under voltage recovery “ S[...]

Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode 975-0468-01-01 2–3 Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode A C Input Operating voltag e range 95–135 V ac Nominal current 12Aac at 55A char ge, 120 V ac in Nominal frequency 60 Hz DC Outp ut Nominal voltage 12.0 Vdc Min battery voltage for charging 0.0 Vdc Max output voltage 14.4 Vdc Nominal output current [...]

2–4 975-0468-01-01 Environmental Specifications System Specifications Physical Specifications Operating T emperature Ran ge 32–104 ºF (0–40 ºC), with output derated above 77 ºF (25 °C) Storage T em perat ure Range -40–1 58 ºF (-40– 70 ºC) Humidity: Operation/ Storage 5–95% RH, non-condensing Pass-through 120 V ac, 60 Hz, 30 A, 3-h[...]

Regulatory Approvals 975-0468-01-01 2–5 Regulatory Approvals Inverter Overload Operation This graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the Freedom HW will operate for a given ou tput current (measured in Amps). The graph illustrates invert er operation at 25 °C. ETL approved to CSA 107.1, UL458 10 12 14 16 18 20 30 40 50 Time (sec) 1600 1400 1[...]

2–6 975-0468-01-01 Invert P ower Derating vs . Ambient T emperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated am bient temper ature above 25 °C, you will have to reduce power draw acco rding to the following chart to avoid over-t emperature shutdown. 0 Watts 50 °C 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 ~33 °C 30 °C 900 W 850 W 800 W 750 W @ 12.5 V[...]

Charger Output Current vs . AC Input V oltage 975-0468-01-01 2–7 Charger Output Curr ent vs . A C Input V oltage When the Freedom HW is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the AC voltage may fall as the Freedom HW draws current. T o reduce the chance of the shore po wer voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the Free[...]

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