Xantrex Freedom HF User manual

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Freedom HF Inverter Charger
Owner’s Guide
Product ModelNumbers
806-1020
806-1055, 806-1054, 806-1054-01
806-1055-02
806-1544, 806-1544-01
806-1840
806-1840-01, 806-1840-03, 806-1840-04, 806-1840-05
806-1840-02

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Document Number:975-0390-01-01 Rev J Date: May 2021
Product Names and Part Numbers
1000-watt Models
Freedom HF 1000 (806-1020)
Freedom HF 1055 (806-1055, 806-1054, 806-
1054-01)
Freedom HF 1055 EMS (806-1055-02)
1500-watt Models
Freedom HF 1500 (806-1544, 806-
1544-01)
1800-watt Models
Freedom HF 1800 (806-1840)
Freedom HF 1800 T (806-1840-01, 806-1840-03, 806-1840-04, 806-
1840-05)
Freedom HF 1800 EMS (806-1840-02)
Contact Information
Telephone: (Toll Free USA/Canada) [phone] / (Outside USA/Canada) [phone]
Email: [e-mail],
http://www.xantrex.com/power-products-support/
Web: http://www.xantrex.com/
Information About Your System
As soon as you open your product, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.
Serial Number ____________________________
Product Number ____________________________
Purchased From ____________________________
Purchase Date ____________________________
To view, download, or print the latest revision, visit the website shown under Contact Information.

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 Inverter Charger for Recreational, Fleet Vehicle, or
Marine installations.
Scope
The guide provides safety guidelines as well as information about
operating and troubleshooting the installation the inverter/charger.
It also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. 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 users and operators of the Freedom HF
Inverter Charger.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNINGindicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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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Related Information
You can find more information about Xantrex products and
services at http://www.xantrex.com/.
The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 975-0395-01-01)
is intended for qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have
training, knowledge, and experience in:
lInstalling electrical equipment and PV power systems (up to
1000 volts).
lApplying all applicable installation codes.
lAnalyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing
electrical work.
lSelecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’SGUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This chapter contains important safety instructions for the
Freedom HF Inverter/Charger (Freedom HF). Each time, before
using the Freedom HF, READ ALL instructions and cautionary
markings on or provided with the inverter/charger, the batteries,
and all appropriate sections of this guide.
NOTE: The Freedom HF contains no user-serviceable parts. See
Warranty online for guidance.
DANGER
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
•Do not expose the Freedom HF to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This
inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when additional drip
protection is installed in certain orientations. See the installation guide for
information.
•Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover
has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or otherwise damaged in any other
way.
•Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected.
•Disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter/charger before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected
to the inverter/charger. See note below.
•Do not operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring.
Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
NOTE: Turning off the inverter/charger using the on/off switch on the front panel
will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.
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DANGER
FIRE AND BURN HAZARD
•Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in a zero-
clearance compartment.
•Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the
inverter/charger due to overheating.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD
•Charge only properly rated (such as 12 V) lead-acid (GEL, AGM, Flooded, or
lead-calcium) rechargeable batteries because other battery types may
explode.
•Do not work in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries. Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal operation. See note #1.
•Do not install and/or operate in compartments containing flammable materials
or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. See notes #2 and #3.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
NOTES:
1. Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer
and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of
the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the
engine.
2. This inverter/charger contains components which tend to produce arcs or
sparks.
3. Locations include any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel
tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components
of the fuel system.

Precautions When Working With Batteries
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Precautions When Working With
Batteries
IMPORTANT: Battery work and maintenance must be done by qualified
personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure compliance with battery
handling and maintenance safety precautions.
WARNING
BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE
AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS
•Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection, and
clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while
working near batteries. See note #4.
•Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when
working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6 below.
•Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
•Never charge a frozen battery.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
NOTES:
1. Mount and place the Freedom HF Inverter Charger unit away from
batteries in a well ventilated compartment.
2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come
to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
3. Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
4. Keep battery terminals clean from corrosion. If battery acid or corrosion
deposit contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
battery acid or corrosion deposit enters your eye, immediately flood it with
running cold water for at least twenty minutes and have someone within
range of your voice or close enough to get medical attention immediately.
5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery.
It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electricalparts and could
cause an explosion. Use tools with insulated handles only.
6. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or
metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal, causing a severe burn.
7. When removing a battery, always remove the negative terminal from the
battery first for systems with grounded negative. If it is grounded positive,
remove the positive terminal first. Make sure all loads connected to the
battery and all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

Precautions When Preparing to Charge
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Precautions When Preparing to
Charge
WARNING
EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD
•Make sure the area around the battery is wellventilated.
•Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches the output voltage of the
inverter/charger.
•Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin
when cleaning battery terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
NOTES:
nStudy and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions,
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether
equalization is acceptable for your battery, and recommended rates of
charge.
nFor flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled water in each cell until
battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This
helps to purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery
without removable cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's instructions.
Precautions When Placing the
Unit
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Do not install the inverter/charger or any part of its supplied wiring in engine
compartments.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
RISK OF INVERTER/CHARGER DAMAGE
•Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger when reading specific
gravity, or filling battery.
•Never place the Freedom HF unit directly above batteries; gases from a
battery will corrode and damage the inverter/charger.
•Do not place a battery on top of the inverter/charger.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.

Precautions When Using Rechargeable Appliances
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Precautions When Using
Rechargeable Appliances
NOTICE
RISK OF INVERTER/CHARGER 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.
Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected
to the Freedom HF. Avoid using the following with the Freedom HF:
•Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night lights that
can be plugged directlyinto an AC receptacle to recharge.
•Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools. These affected
chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present
at the battery terminals.
If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the Freedom
HF, contact the equipment manufacturer to find out if the appliance is
acceptable for use with an inverter that has a modified sine wave output voltage.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
Regulatory
The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US
and Canadian standards. For more information see Regulatory
Approvals on page 56.
The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for
mobile or commercial applications. This inverter/charger is
designed for marine applications only when additional drip
protection is installed in certain orientations. See the installation
guide for information.
It is not intended for other applications as it may not comply with
the additional safety code requirements needed for those other
applications. See “Limitations On Use” below.
WARNING
LIMITATIONS ON USE
Do not use in connection with life support systems.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
NOTE: The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is a modified sine wave
inverter/charger. Please ensure your equipment or devices are
compatible with modified sine wave prior to usage.

FCC Information to the User
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FCC Information to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can adiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
KKK Information to the User
The Freedom HF 1055 EMS and Freedom HF 1800 EMS models are
marked “KKK-A-1822D Ready”. These models are marketed for use
in ambulances and emergency vehicle applications. For information
of compliance of the ambulance as a whole, please refer to
specifications as laid out in Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life
Ambulance also known as KKK-A-1822.