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806-1212 (Freedom X 1200 120VAC)

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Freedom X Owners Guide.book  Page i  Wednesday, May 11, 2016  10:32 AM

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Page 1: ...TM TM Freedom X Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Guide Product Part Number 806 1212 Freedom X Owners Guide book Page i Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 2: ...Freedom X Owners Guide book Page ii Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 3: ...EPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT HTTP WWW XANTREX COM Document Part Number 975 0767 01 01 Date and Revision May 2016 Rev E Product Part Number 806 1212 Freedom X 1200 120VAC Contact Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your pro...

Page 4: ...om X Sine Wave Inverter Abbreviation or Acronym A Amps AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current in lbf inch pounds or pound force a unit of torque kW Kilowatts 1000 watts LBCO Low Battery Cutout or Cutoff LED Light Emitting Diode N m Newton meters a unit of torque PV Photovoltaic Solar V Volts VAC Volts AC VDC Volts DC W Watts Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex product...

Page 5: ...n electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNI...

Page 6: ...ter all power is disconnected 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter Turning off the Inverter using the inverter Power button n the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard 8 The inverter must be provided with an equipment grounding ...

Page 7: ...t Unit s components may produce arcs or sparks Do not install near batteries in machinery space or in an area in which ignition protected equipment is required 975 0767 01 01 v Areas include any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as well as joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH Failure t...

Page 8: ...d on the engine 2 Freedom X inverter products are designed for deep cycle lead acid batteries See warning below when connecting to lithium ion batteries 3 Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter due to overheating CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury WARNING LITHIUM ION BATTERY TYPE...

Page 9: ...acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid 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 electr...

Page 10: ...to be used for mobile or commercial applications This Inverter is designed for marine applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations See the section on Specifications for information WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not install the inverter or any part of its supplied wiring in engine compartments Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inj...

Page 11: ... 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi...

Page 12: ...Freedom X Owners Guide book Page x Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 13: ...res 9 Marine Installation 34 Freedom X Inverter Configuration 37 Freedom Inverter Operation 47 Operating During Transition Between AC Mode and Battery Mode 50 Troubleshooting 53 Warning Messages 54 Troubleshooting Reference 56 Inverter Applications 60 Specifications 61 Contents Freedom X Owners Guide book Page i Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 14: ...Freedom X Owners Guide book Page ii Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 15: ...reedom X base package includes the following items one Freedom X unit one Owner s Guide and extra safety labels one set of pre installed M8 DC terminal nuts not shown one DC ground box lug NOTE If any of the items are missing contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i Figure 1 What s In The Box Display panel Product image shown may vary from ...

Page 16: ...w battery shutdown for the inverter can be manually selected by the user from 10 5 to 12 1 VDC Low Voltage Shutdown Delay Timer Configurable from 1 to 300 seconds to reduce an unnecessary shutdown of inverter operation such as during cranking or other brief but heavy discharge of battery Inverter Power Save The Freedom X can be programmed to automatically turn off after 1 to 25 hours of continued ...

Page 17: ... exceeded See page 56 for precautions Ignition Control The Freedom X provides two user selectable options for ignition control Ignition Auto on The Freedom X can automatically turn the inverter on and off in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit or a manually operated remote switch Ignition Lockout The Freedom X features the ability to inhibit the inverter from operating in the absence of a v...

Page 18: ...ed GFCI 2 ACC input terminal for connecting ignition control wiring 3 RJ12 port allows you to connect an accessory remote control device 4 Mounting flanges on both sides allow you to mount the inverter permanently on deck or on a wall 5 Ignition Control Switch ACC for connecting ON and disconnecting OFF O the ignition signal 6 Reset button for 15 A supplementary protector protects the customer sup...

Page 19: ...ot point up or down Cooling fans turn on when powering loads above 500 watts or when the internal temperature reaches a set point temperature Display Panel Batt MODE AC MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 888 888 5 1 2 4 3 Feature Description 1 Display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen It is comprised of a display screen LEDs select and power buttons 2 Multi functio...

Page 20: ... 2 4 Feature Description 1 DC Compartment Cover protects the DC compartment from debris and keeps the DC cables secure Using the captive nut panel screw the cover can be opened and lifted out during wiring 2 Captive nut panel screw holds the DC compartment cover in place 3 AC Compartment Cover protects the AC compartment from debris and keeps the AC cables secure Using the captive nut panel screw ...

Page 21: ... secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation Some examples include the following The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical Code CEC The U S Code of Federal Regulations CFRs Canadian Standards Association CSA and the RV I...

Page 22: ...priately for load and application strain relief clampsb for the AC knockouts Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate tools DC cable sized appropriately for load and application Lugs for DC cables to fit 5 16 DC stud terminals as well as appropriate tools like a crimping tool AC and DC disconnects and over current protective devices a Type S SE SEOO SO ST STO SJ SJE SJEOO SJT or S...

Page 23: ... divided into these main steps Step 1 Designing the Installation on page 10 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit on page 15 Step 3 Mounting the Unit on page 16 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires on page 18 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit on page 22 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables on page 26 Step 7 Testing Your Installation on page 32 Freedom X Owners Guide book Page 9 We...

Page 24: ...h other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 34 Figure 1 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation C Fuse disconnect or circuit breaker 12V Deep Cycle Battery Starting Battery D Equipment Ground AC Load Panel AC Source Panel Shorepower Generator Automatic or Manual AC Source Select or Switch Equipment Ground Freedom ...

Page 25: ...fuses and disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used to supply the Freedom X must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for use on 120 volts AC branch circuits The wire used between the breaker and the Freedom X input must be sized adequately to carry current up to the rating of the input breaker and in accordance with the electri...

Page 26: ...on codes usually specify solid or stranded overall size of the conductors and type and temperature rating of the insulation around the wire Cord must be of type S SE SEOO SO ST STO SJ SJE SJEOO SJT or SJTO 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 X All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in...

Page 27: ...ral wires All connections to the unit should comply with all local codes and ordinances DC Cabling This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries the DC disconnect and over current protection device and the Freedom X Most mobile installations require multi strand insulated cables for flexibility and durability in high vibration environments and require disconnects and over curre...

Page 28: ...matched to the size of cables used in accordance with the applicable installation codes The breaker or disconnect and fuse should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery Batteries The Freedom X uses 12 volt battery banks Every Freedom X system is recommended to have a deep cycle battery or group ...

Page 29: ...ed Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the DC end of the Freedom X for air flow 1 inch on each side and 2 inches at the AC end The more clearance for ventilation around the unit the better the performance Do not allow the ventilation openings on the ends of the unit to become obstructed Safe Do not install the Freedom X in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of stor...

Page 30: ...35 for drip shield installation on Marine applications B C Under a horizontal surface see A In a horizontal position on a vertical surface see B On a horizontal surface see C 3 Mark the desired number of mounting holes on the wall by placing the unit on the wall 4 Pilot drill the mounting holes 5 Fasten the Freedom X to the mounting surface If you are mounting the unit on a wall or bulkhead use 12...

Page 31: ... or larger For recommended equipment ground cable size see below Table 3 Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size Application Minimum equipment ground cable size Stranded cable is recommended Recreational Vehiclea a Based on US National Electrical Code NFPA70 Article 551 par 551 20c No 8 AWG Marineb b Based on ABYC E 11 11 18 No 3 AWG NOTE There are no restrictions on length for the equipment groun...

Page 32: ... connect the inverter to an existing AC installation and then plug loads into GFCI receptacles connected to that circuit If you plan to use the Freedom X with a customer supplied GFCI installed on the unit proceed to Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables on page 26 AC wiring includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom X and all wiring between the inverter the AC panels ci...

Page 33: ... input and AC output connections observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire as described below in Table 5 Table 5 Color codes for typical AC wiring Color AC Wire Black Red Line White blue Neutral Green yellow or bare copper Ground Earth Wiring Knockouts When installing wires to AC terminals always remove the appropriate wiring knockouts there are two on the AC panel and install the...

Page 34: ...w and lifting the cover up and out captive nut panel screw 4 Strip a single AC input wire as appropriate 5 Remove the knockout and install a strain relief clamp 6 Route the wires through the strain relief clamp not shown in the figure AC Input knockout NOTE install a strain relief clamp not shown 10mm to circuit breaker N G L 7 Locate the Neutral Ground and Line terminals on the AC input terminal ...

Page 35: ...e the spring clamp to secure the wire Alternatively if the unit is equipped with screw terminals tighten the screw to secure the wire 11 Repeat previous steps 8 through 10 for Ground G and Neutral N connections 12 Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires 13 Replace the AC compartment cover onto the unit if you are not connecting other wires such as for the AC Output Otherwise keep the A...

Page 36: ...Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs on page 14 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not connect any AC source such as a generator ...

Page 37: ... the strain relief clamp not shown in the figure 7 Locate the Line Ground and Neutral terminals on the AC OUT terminal labeled as L G and N respectively 8 If you are installing a GFCI device proceed to GFCI Connections on the next page Otherwise proceed to step 9 9 Using a 3mm slot long neck screwdriver open the spring clamp by inserting the tool in the clamp slot and gently pulling the screwdrive...

Page 38: ...g the two screws holding it in place 2 Set the two screws aside 3 Push the GFCI cover plate in and remove it from the AC compartment 4 Install the GFCI device according to its wiring diagram shown on the device See Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs on page 14 for information on compatibility 5 Secure the GFCI device to the AC panel using the two screws set aside earlier 6 Prepare a 4 100 mm ...

Page 39: ...1 Splice three white Neutral wires together using a twist on wire connector the other end of the white AC wire in step 9 the other end of the white AC wire in step 10 and the AC Output Neutral wire 12 Prepare a 4 100 mm green bare AC wire for ground and connect one end to the GFCI s G terminal 13 Prepare a 4 100 mm green bare AC wire for ground and connect one end to the AC OUT G terminal 14 Splic...

Page 40: ...degrade the inverter s ability to operate the loads Figure 4 shows the DC end for your reference Figure 4 DC End POSITIVE NEGATIVE DC Ground Stud NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom X before making the final DC connection Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative Reversing the positive and negative battery cabl...

Page 41: ... to the inverter cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 7 Attach the cable lug that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal Cover the lug stem with heat shrink insulation see Figure 5 to ensure that the lug does not touch the enclosure 8 Install a fuse and fuse holder in the cable that will be used for the positive side of the DC circuit The fuse must be as close...

Page 42: ...rly Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Do not over tighten the nut on the DC input terminals Damage to the DC input terminals may result The maximum torque setting is 80 in lbf 9 N m Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and or equipment NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Check cable polarity at both the battery and th...

Page 43: ...ing bus point as required by electrical regulations Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation Use the provided DC ground box lug to connect the ground wire and onto the DC ground stud Do not use the DC ground stud for your AC grounding See the AC wiring instructions in this section Follow the guidelines below that correspond to the specific type of installation These gu...

Page 44: ...his feature can avoid unnecessary battery drain that would otherwise occur if the inverter was operated without a charging source such as the vehicle alternator To enable ignition control 1 Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF 2 Ensure the vehicle s ignition is turned to OFF position It is highly recommended to remove battery power by disconnecting the vehicle s battery cables Refer to the veh...

Page 45: ...g allows the inverter to operate Battery mode automatically when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input and a valid ignition signal is constantly detected The inverter works in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit The ignition control switch on the front of the unit must be ON to enable this feature Ignition Lock out This setting allows the inverter to operate Battery mode wh...

Page 46: ... shore power is not present 2 Press the inverter Power button to turn the inverter on The green LED indicating Battery mode Inverter mode turns on and the LCD screen displays the BATT MODE icon 3 Plug an appliance within the power rating of the inverter into the Freedom X GFCI or an AC outlet hard wired to the Freedom X 4 Turn the appliance on to verify that it operates If the appliance operates y...

Page 47: ...N the Freedom X will automatically supply the appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected If the inverter Power button on the Freedom X is turned ON and shore power voltage is too low less than 90 volts AC the unit will transfer to inverter power to continue running your appliances NOTE Whether or not the inverter Power button is turned ON shore power wil...

Page 48: ...l with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom X 4 Engine negative bus DC ground bus 5 DC power supplied by a battery bank and protected by a DC fuse in the positive cable 6 Battery isolator 7 DC alternator 8 Starting battery 9 Drip shield see next page Figure 7 Typical Marine Installation AC Load Panel C Fuse disconnect or circuit breaker 12V Deep Cycle Battery Sta...

Page 49: ...to contact with the Freedom X You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support When ordering mention part number 808 1050 Figure 8 Drip Shields Drip Shield set part 808 1050 Different Views WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Place this unit in normally dry areas only Operating the unit under wet conditions may expose you to a shock hazard Installing drip shields may not entirely pr...

Page 50: ...the drip shields above the Freedom X making sure you cover the entire width of the unit You can overlay the shields as shown in Figure 9 below 3 Fasten the screws through the holes in the drip shield into the wall See Figure 8 Figure 9 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom X Batt MODE AC MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT Freedom X Owners Guide book Page 36 Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 51: ... MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 120 120 120 volts AC 120 volts AC AC mode icon 75 100 0 25 In Battery Mode also called Inverter Mode the AC output power comes from the battery The LCD Screen switches to displaying battery mode information such as Batt MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 129 80 12 9 volts DC 80 amps DC battery mode icon 50 75 26 50 When there is no AC output such as when an error or fault conditi...

Page 52: ...ery Voltage Battery Discharge Current Batt MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 131 0 Load Percent Batt MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 131 20 Warning Fault VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 131 e02 This is the default screen shore power voltage 80V output voltage 120V battery voltage 13 1V battery discharge current 80A battery voltage 13 1V battery discharge current 0A load 20 If a fault or warning is detected this screen bec...

Page 53: ...cates 25 50 load capacity Appears in AC mode only and sometimes in Fault mode Indicates 0 25 load capacity Indicates AC mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery Indicates AC mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads Ind...

Page 54: ...are version Figure 11 Display Panel Batt MODE AC MODE VAC VAC OUTPUT INPUT 888 888 LCD Screen Status LED light ESC button Power button Scroll button OK button To cycle through the various feature settings 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds to enter the feature settings mode 2 Press the Scroll button to toggle between the following information Setting with default values LCD Screen Left ...

Page 55: ...ting is OFF 4 Continue pressing the Scroll button to cycle through the settings until you reach the desired setting 5 Press the button to make the setting permanent or Press the button to exit To change the load sensing feature By default the operational mode is set to disabled 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds 2 Press the Scroll button until the left LCD Screen flashes intermittently ...

Page 56: ...Press the button to make the setting permanent or Press the button to exit To change the LBCO Shutdown delay timer By default the operational mode is set to 300 seconds 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds 2 Press the Scroll button until the left LCD Screen flashes intermittently 3 Press the button to select the setting The right LCD Screen will display the current setting and then begin ...

Page 57: ...t be ON to operate this feature This setting allows the inverter to operate Battery mode when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input terminal and a valid ignition signal is constantly detected The ignition control switch from the AC Panel of the unit see page 4 must be ON to operate this feature In this setting you have to manually press the inverter Power button on the display pan...

Page 58: ...e digital equipment like desktop computers The transfer time is similar to a UPS in which it allows the transfer of shore power AC MODE to the loads from battery power Batt MODE within 10 milliseconds and vice versa 4 Continue pressing the Scroll button to cycle through the settings until you reach the desired setting 5 Press the button to make the setting permanent or Press the button to exit NOT...

Page 59: ...set to 50 Hz load appliances must also be rated to operate from 115 VAC 50 Hz power 4 Continue pressing the Scroll button to cycle through the settings until you reach the desired setting 5 Press the button to make the setting permanent or Press the button to exit To turn off the alarm buzzer By default the operational mode is set to audible 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds 2 Press th...

Page 60: ...rn to factory default settings 4 Continue pressing the Scroll button to cycle through the settings until you reach the desired setting 5 Press the button to make the setting permanent or Press the button to exit To check the firmware version 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds 2 Press the Scroll button until the left LCD Screen flashes intermittently 3 Press the button to select the sett...

Page 61: ...nverter operation When the Freedom X s inverter Power button is turned ON and the AC source is outside the operating range or is disconnected the transfer switch automatically switches to Battery Mode See Transitioning from AC Mode to Battery Mode on page 50 Operating in Battery Mode The Freedom X is in Battery Mode also called Inverter Mode when all the following conditions exist inverter power b...

Page 62: ...tely 50 watts and remains below this level After reaching the end of the countdown timer the inverter automatically shuts down To change the countdown timer see To change the power save timer setting on page 41 Checking Battery Status During inverter operation in battery mode you can check the battery status by observing the battery capacity indicator on the LCD screen The battery voltage appears ...

Page 63: ... does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once and will help prevent an overload shutdown Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF The Freedom X s audible alarm can be silenced See To turn off the alarm buzzer on page 45 Any warnings such as fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the LCD screen and sounded on the alarm speakers See To reset the alarm below...

Page 64: ...ess than 20 milliseconds default to switch to operating in inverter mode and start drawing power from the battery The operating mode indicator will change to Battery Mode and the green Status LED for Battery Mode will light up Transitioning from Battery Mode to AC Mode When the unit is operating in Battery Mode and shore power becomes available the Freedom X begins a 20 second countdown to verify ...

Page 65: ...42 Low Voltage Alarm LBCO 0 5 volts A silent low battery warning shows fault code on the LCD screen Low Voltage Shutdown LBCO The buzzer sounds a single one second low battery alarm beep and the LCD screen shows fault code After LBCO Shutdown delay timer runs out the unit shuts down inverter output The buzzer stops beeping and the LCD screen shows fault code Instant Low Voltage Shutdown 10 2 volts...

Page 66: ...e current draw is within the inverter s limits The unit will shut down and indicate an overload shutdown Over temperature Conditions During inverter operation when the Freedom X s internal temperature starts to approach its preset shutdown limit the alarm will beep every two seconds and the display will show fault code If the over temperature condition persists the alarm will beep once per second ...

Page 67: ... is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operation Is the inverter located in a clean dry adequately ventilated place Are the battery cables adequately sized as recommended in the Installation guide Is the battery in good condition Are all DC connections tight Are the AC input and output connections and wiring in good con...

Page 68: ...own is imminent depending on the setting see Operating Limits on page 51 Inverting Check battery status and recharge if necessary Check for proper DC cable sizing Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary High battery voltage shutdown 16 7 volts DC Inverting Check for external charging sources such as a PV charger and an over voltage alternator Disconnect if necessary AC output overload...

Page 69: ... obstruction and remove it Large debris which may enter through the fan grille may impede the fan blades from turning When removing debris do not insert your fingers inside the grille Remove power from the inverter first before attempting to remove the debris to General fault detected Inverting and bypass Check the fan for any obstruction and remove it If there is no issue with the fan disconnect ...

Page 70: ...ntinually overloading the inverter and subjecting it to over temperature conditions Although provided with integral protection against overloads continual overloading can damage the circuitry Failure to follow these instructions can damage the inverter Table 7 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Alarm does not sound when an error is encountered Alarm is turned OFF See To turn...

Page 71: ...erify the unit is connected to a 12V battery Check the voltage regulation of the external charging system if any Unit overload or AC output short circuit fault code Reduce the load Make sure the load does not exceed the output rating Thermal shutdown fault code Allow the unit to cool off Reduce the load if continuous operation is required Improve ventilation Make sure the inverter s ventilation op...

Page 72: ...nd neither of the green status LEDs for AC mode and Battery mode is illuminated AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the inverter is OFF Check AC shore power Turn the inverter ON AC shore power is not available and the inverter is OFF due to a shutdown for more than 30 seconds Check AC shore power and battery voltage Turn the inverter ON and look at the LCD screen for any ...

Page 73: ...ming normally AC pass through current is high The fan turns on and off during inverter mode The inverter is running continuously at high power Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The fan is activated automatically Table 7 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Freedom X Owners Guide book Page 59 Wednesday May 11 2016 10 32 AM ...

Page 74: ...t under load for example compressors and pumps Of the capacitor start motors typical in drill presses band saws etc the largest you can expect to run is hp the transfer relays are rated at 2 hp Universal motors are generally easier to start Since motor characteristics vary only testing will determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it can be run If a motor fails to start within...

Page 75: ...m Specifications Freedom X Transfer relay rating 30A surge 24A continuous Transfer time shore to inverter Transfer time inverter to shore 20 millisecondsa a To change the AC Transfer time mode see To change the AC Transfer mode on page 44 20 milliseconds with a 20 second delay Transfer voltage shore to inverter Transfer voltage inverter to shore 95 V and 135 V 130 V and 100 V Cooling Fan activated...

Page 76: ...quency 60 or 50 Hzb b To set the AC Frequency see To change the AC Output Frequency on page 45 GFCI protection customer providedc c See Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs on page 14 for approved devices Wave shape True Sine Wave Peak efficiency 91 Full load efficiency 86 Regulatory Approvals Freedom X EMC and Safety ABYC E11 A20 A25 A31 EMI FCC Class B 62 Freedom X Owner s Guide Specification...

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