Xantrex FREEDOM HF 1000 User manual

TM
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Freedom HF
Inverter/Charger
Owner’s Guide
Freedom HF 1000
Freedom HF 1800

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Date and Revision
August 2010 Rev B
Document Part Number
975-0390-01-01
Product Number
806-1020, 806-1840

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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a Freedom HF
Installation*.
For complete information to help in setting up a Freedom HF Installation
see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (Doc. Part
Number: 975-0395-01-01).
*Recreational, Fleet Vehicle, or Marine installation.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about
operating and troubleshooting the installation. It does not provide details
about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual
battery manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to operate a Freedom HF
Inverter/Charger unit.
Organization
This Guide is organized into five chapters and one appendix.
Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HF, explains the inverting,
charging, and power system management functions.
Chapter 2 contains information and labeled illustrations to help identify
the various features of the Freedom HF.
Chapter 3 explains how to configure the Freedom HF to best meet your
electrical system requirements.
Chapter 4 explains how to operate the Freedom HF efficiently and
effectively.

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Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HF Inverter/
Charger during operation.
Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product
specifications.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
STATEMENT OF HAZARD
Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
STATEMENT OF HAZARD
Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
STATEMENT OF HAZARD
Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate
injury.
STATEMENT OF HAZARD
Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
IMPORTANT: These notes describe things which are important for you to
know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning.

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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Read and save this Owner’s Guide for
future reference.
This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the
Freedom HF Inverter/Charger units–Freedom HF 1000 and Freedom HF
1800.
1. BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE FREEDOM HF, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THE FREEDOM HF,
THE BATTERIES, AND ALL APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THIS GUIDE.
2. Do not expose the Freedom HF to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To
reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings. Do not install the Freedom HF in a zero-clearance
compartment. Overheating may result.
3. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing
wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the 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.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
The Freedom HF is not intended for use in connection with life
support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
RISK OF INJURY
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 12 Vdc lead-acid (GEL,
AGM, or Flooded) rechargeable batteries. Other battery types
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate
injury.