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Inverter. It also provides information Related Information about troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers http://www.xantrex.com.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Important Safety Instructions DANGER IMPORTANT: R ’ EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not FOR FUTURE REFERENCE avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This guide contains important safety instructions for the Freedom X Sine WARNING Wave Inverter that must be followed during operation and troubleshooting.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page iv Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Safety Information Before using the Inverter, read all instructions and cautionary Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of product is designed for indoor use only.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page v Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM DANGER WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD • Unit’s components may produce arcs or sparks. FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow •...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page vi Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X inverter products are designed for deep cycle lead-acid CAUTION batteries. See warning below when connecting to lithium ion batteries. Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD inverter due to overheating.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page vii Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Precautions When Working With Batteries 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 electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page viii Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Precautions When Placing the Inverter Regulatory The Freedom X Sine Wave Inverter is certified to appropriate US and WARNING Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 62.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page ix Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM 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.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page x Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM...
• one DC ground box lug Product image shown may vary from actual product. NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact Information” on page i. DC ground Owner’s Guide...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Introduction Key Features Power for Most Appliances The Freedom X inverter provides up Low Voltage Shutdown Delay Timer Configurable from 1 to to 1200 watts of continuous utility grade, sine wave power derived 300 seconds to reduce an unnecessary shutdown of inverter from a battery bank.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Introduction Overload Alarm and Shutdown During Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode), the Freedom X automatically alerts you if the loads that are connected and drawing power from the unit are close to approaching the maximum operating limit.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Features AC Panel Table 1 lists the default settings for the Freedom X system. You may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the Freedom X. Table 1 Freedom X Default Values Item Default Setting...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Features DC Panel Display Panel AC MODE INPUT OUTPUT Batt. MODE Feature Description Feature Description Positive DC cabling terminal connects to the positive terminal of the battery using a battery cable. The terminal nut is pre-installed. Display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Features Side Panel AC and DC Compartment Covers Feature Description Feature Description 15 A supplementary protector provides overload protection for the DC Compartment Cover protects the DC compartment from debris and customer-supplied GFCI receptacles.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Safety Instructions Before You Begin the Installation Installation Codes Before beginning your installation: Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. Some examples include •...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom X: ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Mounting (#2) screws or bolts ❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver ❐ 3mm slot long neck screwdriver for spring clamp AC terminals ❐...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures This section provides sample installation information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, the overall procedure is divided into these main steps: ❐ Step 1: Designing the Installation on page 10 ❐...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 1: Designing the Installation Most Freedom X installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described in Figure 1. Equipment Ground Figure 1 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC Shore Power X input must be sized adequately to carry current up to the rating of the input breaker and in accordance with the electrical codes or A source of 120 volts AC 60Hz sine wave alternating current regulations applicable to your installation.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC Distribution Panels AC Cabling Most systems incorporate distribution centers both ahead of the AC cabling includes all the wires and connectors between the AC Freedom X (the AC source panel) and between the Freedom X and source and the Freedom X, as well as all cabling between the the loads (the AC load panel).
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC Output Neutral Bonding DC Cabling The neutral conductor of the Freedom X’s AC output circuit (that is, This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries, AC Output Neutral) is automatically connected to the safety ground the DC disconnect and over-current protection device, and the during inverter operation.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Batteries Important: Using the correct cable size is critical to achieving the rated performance of the Freedom X unit. When starting a heavy load the The Freedom X uses 12-volt battery banks.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit unit, the better the performance. Do not allow the ventilation WARNING openings on the ends of the unit to become obstructed. ❐...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 3: Mounting the Unit To mount the Freedom X: See page 35 for drip Remove the Freedom X from its shipping container, verify that shield installation on all components are present, and record relevant product Marine applications.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Connecting the Equipment Ground Grounding Locations You must connect the equipment ground stud to a grounding WARNING point—usually the vehicle’s chassis or DC negative bus ground— using recommended copper wire (if insulated then green insulation FIRE HAZARD with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires General AC Wiring Considerations WARNING AC Wiring Connectors Where applicable, connect AC wires FIRE, SHOCK, AND ENERGY HAZARDS with crimp-on splice connectors.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical correct color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described below codes or regulations applicable to your installation.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC Input Connections Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 10mm Install the required circuit breaker in the AC distribution panel supplying AC power to the unit. Remove the AC compartment cover by loosening the captive nut panel screw and lifting the cover up and out.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Using a 3mm slot long neck screwdriver, open the spring clamp by inserting the tool in the clamp slot and gently pulling the screwdriver handle forward, for Line terminal. Alternatively, if the unit is equipped with screw terminals, loosen the screw without removing it.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit A manufacturer-tested and approved GFCI must be connected to the WARNING Freedom X AC output, and GFCI protection must be provided on every receptacle connected to the AC hard wired installation.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures AC Output Connections To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring: Remove the AC compartment cover, if not already done from “Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires” on page 18. 10mm Strip a single AC output wire, as appropriate.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 24 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures GFCI Connections 14. Replace the AC compartment cover, if you are finished with connecting all the AC wires in the unit (and installing the Remove the GFCI cover plate by removing the two screws GFCI).
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 25 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Splice three black Line wires together using a twist-on wire connector: the other end of the black AC wire (in step 6), the AC Output Line wire, and one end of the 15 A breaker wire. Connect the other end of the 15 A breaker wire to the GFCI’s L terminal.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 26 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables If at all possible, minimize routing your DC cables through an electrical distribution panel, battery isolator, or other device that NOTICE will cause additional voltage drops which can degrade the inverter’s REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 27 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures To make the DC connections Attach the cable lug that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal. Cover the lug stem with heat shrink insulation (see Refer to Figure 5.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 28 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures NOTICE enclosure outline (DC compartment side view) DC knockout EQUIPMENT DAMAGE hole Tighten the nuts on terminals properly. Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. DC terminal nut Do not over-tighten the nut on the DC input terminals.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 29 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures DC Grounding WARNING To connect the DC ground: FIRE HAZARD The equipment DC ground stud on the DC end of the Freedom X is Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present. Explosion used to connect the chassis of the Freedom X to your system’s DC or fire may result if the disconnect/battery selector switch is not in the off negative connection or grounding bus point as required by electrical...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 30 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Inverter Ignition Control Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the vehicle’s DC grounding The Freedom X can be wired to inhibit inverter operation in the point (usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated DC ground bus).
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 31 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Description of Ignition Control Features Ignition Control For information about the features and instructions on changing the switch ACC input (Ignition ignition control features, see “To change the inverter Ignition signal input) terminal Control feature:”...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 32 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Step 7: Testing Your Installation Testing in Battery Mode WARNING To test the Freedom X in invert mode: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD For hard wired installations, ensure shore power is not present. Pressing the inverter Power button to turn OFF the Freedom X inverter Press the inverter Power button to turn the inverter on.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 33 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Basic Installation Procedures Testing in AC Mode In the event of low or no battery voltage, shore power will NOTE: To test the Freedom X in shore power mode: pass through the Freedom X to the output even when shore power ◆...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 34 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Marine Installation Figure 7 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: AC power supplied from a shore power connector An AC source panel that includes a max 30A (or a 15A if using a GFCI) circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom X An AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only C Fuse /...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 35 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Marine Installation Drip Shield Installation Different Views The drip shields help to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids, which will cause a shock hazard when moisture comes in contact with electrical circuits in the unit.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 36 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Marine Installation To install the drip shields: Gather the four screws needed to fasten a single drip shield to a wall. Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom X making sure you cover the entire width of the unit....
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 37 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration Viewing Information on the LCD Screen In Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode), the AC output power comes from the battery. The LCD Screen switches to The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the displaying battery mode information such as: inverter.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 38 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration Viewing Information During Battery Mode Info and Setting LCD Screen The LCD screen displays Inverter information as well as feature Battery Voltage/ settings in coordination with the LED lights alongside the screen. Battery Discharge ◆...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 39 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration LCD Screen Icons Icon Definition Appears in AC mode only and sometimes in Fault mode. Indicates ~ 0–25% load capacity. Icon Definition Appears in all modes. Indicates ~ 75–100% battery Indicates AC mode in which shore power is available capacity.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 40 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode , Scroll , and buttons can be used to: To cycle through the various feature settings: • change the exit mode setting Press and hold the button for three seconds to enter the feature settings mode.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 41 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To change the power save timer setting: To change the load sensing feature: By default the operational mode is set to 25 hours (“ || ”). By default the operational mode is set to disabled (“...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 42 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To change the Low Battery Cutout (LBCO) voltage: To change the LBCO Shutdown delay timer: By default the operational mode is set to 10.5V (“ || ”). By default the operational mode is set to 300 seconds (“...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 43 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To change the inverter Ignition Control feature: This setting allows the inverter to operate By default the operational mode is set to Off (“ || ”). (Battery mode) when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input Press and hold the...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 44 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To change the AC Transfer mode: Press the button to make the setting permanent. By default the operational mode is set to appliances (“ || ”). or...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 45 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To change the AC Output Frequency: To turn off the alarm buzzer: By default the operational mode is set to 60 Hz(“ || ”). By default the operational mode is set to audible (“...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 46 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom X Inverter Configuration To return all feature settings to factory default settings: To check the firmware version: Press and hold the button for three seconds. Press and hold the button for three seconds.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 47 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom Inverter Operation Operating in AC Mode Operating in Battery Mode The Freedom X operates in AC mode when an AC source (a The Freedom X is in Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode) generator or utility power) is present at the AC input terminals.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 48 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom Inverter Operation Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF Power Save Timer There are two ways to operate the Freedom X’s inverter. The Power Save Timer is an adjustable countdown timer from 1 to 25 hours (25 hours is the default) that automatically shuts down •...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 49 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Freedom Inverter Operation Checking Output Power Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF When the inverter is in operation (in battery mode), you can check The Freedom X’s audible alarm can be silenced. See “To turn off the how much power (displayed in Amps) the Freedom X is supplying alarm buzzer:”...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 50 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Operating During Transition Between AC Mode and Battery Mode Transitioning from AC Mode to Battery Mode The Freedom X’s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a When the unit is operating in AC mode and shore power is lost, the fraction of a second and vice-versa.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 51 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Operating During Transition Between AC Mode and Battery Mode Operating Limits Power Output Operating Battery Condition Voltage Comment The Freedom X can deliver up to 1200 watts of continuous utility Instant Low <...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 52 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Operating During Transition Between AC Mode and Battery Mode Overload Conditions Over-temperature Conditions There are two kinds of overload conditions: During inverter operation, when the Freedom X’s internal temperature starts to approach its preset shutdown limit, the alarm •...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 53 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Troubleshooting • Any known unusual AC shore power factors such as low WARNING voltage, unstable generator output, etc. • Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD time (temperature, vibrations, moisture, etc.) Do not disassemble the Freedom X.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 54 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Warning Messages Warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes The error codes are listed in Table 6 below. The text in the Error that appear on the LCD screen to alert you to an impending system Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 55 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Warning Messages Table 6 Error Codes Displayed on the LCD Screen Error Code Condition Mode Action Low battery voltage detected Inverting • Check battery status and recharge if necessary. depending on setting, see •...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 56 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Troubleshooting Reference WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom X. It does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 57 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Troubleshooting Reference Table 7 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. The status LED is red. AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the inverter has shut down with the LCD screen showing one of the following error codes: •...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 58 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Troubleshooting Reference Table 7 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage is shown in the LCD GFCI (when installed) has tripped or Check load and reset the GFCI or supplementary breaker. screen but the green status LED for Battery supplementary breaker has tripped.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 59 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Troubleshooting Reference Table 7 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution The fan turns on and off during AC shore The battery is discharged. Do not be alarmed, the unit is performing normally. power mode.
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 60 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Inverter Applications Motor Loads The Freedom X performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. Induction motors (that is, motors without brushes) require two to six times their running current on start up.
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 61 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications Freedom X L × W × H 14.8” (376mm) × 10.4” (263mm)× 3.5” (91mm) Net Weight 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) Environmental Specifications Freedom X...
Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page 62 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Specifications DC Input Freedom X Operating voltage range LBCO voltage –16.5 VDC Safe non-operating voltage range 0–24 VDC Nominal voltage 12.0 VDC Nominal current at full load 116 ADC AC Output Freedom X Output voltage range...
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Freedom X Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:32 AM Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc. +1 800 670 0707 +1 408 987 6030 http://www.xantrex.com 975-0767-01-01 Printed in China...
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