Xantrex 806-1020, 806-1055-02, 806-1054-01, 806-1055, 806-1544 Installation Manual

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Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers

Installation Guide

Product image shown may vary from actual product. See features for comparisons.

Model Product Numbers

806-1020
806-1054, 806-1054-01
806-1055, 806-1055-02
806-1544, 806-1544-01
806-1840
806-1840-01 G2 TDN8853
806-1840-01, 806-1840-02
806-1840-03, 806-1840-04
806-1840-05

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Document Part Number

975-0395-01-01

Date and Revision

May 2018 Rev F

Product Numbers

1000-watt Models:

806-1020 (Freedom HF 1000)
806-1055, 806-1054, 806-1054-01 (Freedom HF 1055)
806-1055-02 (Freedom HF 1055 EMS)

1500-watt Model:

806-1544, 806-1544-01 (Freedom HF 1500)

1800-watt Models:

806-1840 (Freedom HF 1800)
806-1840-01 G2 TDN8853, 806-1840-01,

806-1840-03, 806-1840-04, 806-1840-05 (Freedom HF 1800 T)
806-1840-02 (Freedom HF 1800 EMS)

Contact Information

Information About Your System

As soon as you open your product, record the following information and be sure to
keep your proof of purchase.

To view, download, or print the latest revision, visit the website shown under Contact
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About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for installing and configuring 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. It does not provide details
about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery
manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The information in this Guide is intended for qualified personnel. Qualified
personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:

• Installing electrical equipment and PV power systems (up to 1000

volts).

• Applying all applicable installation codes.

• Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical

work.

• Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at
www.xantrex.com.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in moderate or minor injury.

NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in equipment damage.

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 INSTALLATION

GUIDE 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.

NOTE: Turning off the inverter/charger using the on/off switch on the front

panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.

ELECTRICAL 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.

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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.

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.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Charge only properly rated (such as 12 volts) 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.

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Precautions When Working With Batteries

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. If battery 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 get medical attention
immediately.

5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the
battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.

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.

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 or serious
injury.

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Precautions When Preparing to Charge

NOTES:

• Study 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.

• For 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 Inverter/Charger

EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD

• Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.

• 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.

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.

RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER/CHARGER

• Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger when reading
gravity, or filling battery.

• Never place the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger 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 damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.

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Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

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.

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.

Regulatory

The Freedom HF Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and
Canadian standards. For more information see .

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.

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.

RISK OF DAMAGE TO RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES

Avoid using the following with the Freedom HF:

• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night
lights that can be plugged directly into 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.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

Do not use in connection with life support systems.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.

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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 radiate
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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

KKK Information to the User

The Freedom HF 1055 EMS and 1800 EMS models are marked “KKK-A­1822D 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.

Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions

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Materials List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

High Level Overview of Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Basic Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Drip Shield Installation (For Marine Installations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Marine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Contents

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This guide for use by qualified personnel only.

Materials List

The Freedom HF (PNs: 806-1840, 806-1020) base package includes
the minimum following items:

• one Freedom HF unit

• one set of owner’s and installation guides and a mounting
template

• one display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable

• one communications cable (25 feet) (7.5 m)

• two DC terminal covers

• one strain-relief clamp

• one GFCI cover plate with knockout

• one display panel blanking plate (not shown)

• one display panel mounting bezel (not shown)

• one set of lock washers and nuts (not shown)

NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any

authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “Contact
Information” on page i.

Other Freedom HF OEM models may include other DC and/or AC
connectors.

Figure 1 What’s In The Box

Display panel is attached on
some models.

Freedom HF unit

communications cable

DC terminal covers

GFCI cover plate

strain-relief clamp

Owner’s Guide

mounting template

Installation Guide

Product image shown
may vary from actual
product. See Features
for comparisons.

PN 806-1840 shown

Owner’s and Installation
Guides and mounting
template

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Safety Instructions

Before You Begin the Installation

Before beginning your installation:

• Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the
installation from beginning to end.

• Assemble all the tools and materials you require for the
installation.

• Review the Important Safety Instructions on page iii.

• Be aware of all safety and electrical codes which must be met.

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 Industry
Association (RVIA) for installations in RVs

• The American Boating & Yachting Committee (ABYC) for
Marine installations in the U.S.

It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all applicable
installation requirements are met.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

• All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure
compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations.

• Disconnect all AC and DC power sources.

• Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic
generator starting devices.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.

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This guide for use by qualified personnel only.

Installation Tools and Materials

You will need the following to install the Freedom HF:

❐ Wire stripper

❐ Mounting screws or bolts

❐ #2 Phillips screwdriver

❐ 3.5mm slot long neck screwdriver for WAGO

1

terminals that

are available in Freedom HF 1000, 1055, and 1800 models.

❐ Wrench for DC terminals (1/2” or 13mm or adjustable)

❐ AC cable (i.e. two-conductor-plus-ground cable), sized

appropriately for load and application

❐ Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate

tools

❐ Two 1/2” strain-relief clamps (supplied) for AC cables

❐ DC cable, sized appropriately for load and application

❐ Lugs for DC cables to fit 8 mm (5/16”) DC stud terminals) as

well as appropriate tools (e.g. crimping tool)

❐ AC and DC disconnects and over-current protective devices

1. WAGO® manufactures connection devices such as terminal blocks and related accessories.
Many Freedom HF models use WAGO terminal blocks as AC input and output connections.

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High Level Overview of Installation Steps

Installing the Freedom HF includes the following steps.

1. Ensure that AC and DC power are both OFF.

2. Mount the inverter securely and permanently in one of the
acceptable orientations.

3. Connect the Equipment Grounding Terminal to the equipment
ground bus.

4. Connect the AC input wiring to the AC source panel.

5. Connect the AC output wiring to the AC load panel.

6. Connect one end of the DC negative cable to the negative of the
battery, and the other to the negative terminal of the unit.

7. Install an appropriately sized fuse and DC disconnect in the
positive cable.

8. Connect the DC positive cable to the positive of the battery, and
to the positive terminal of the unit.

9. Close the DC disconnect switch.

Do not proceed with installation until you have read “Safety
Instructions” on page 2.

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This guide for use by qualified personnel only.

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 an installation. (Start on page 6.)

❐ Step 2: Choosing a location for the Freedom HF.

(Start on page 12.)

❐ Step 3: Mounting the Freedom HF. (Start on page 13.)

❐ Step 4: Connecting the AC input wires. (Start on page 15.)

❐ Step 5: Connecting the AC output wires. (Start on page 19.)

❐ Step 6: Connecting the DC cables. (Start on page 22.)

❐ Step 7: Mounting the display panel. (Start on page 31.)

❐ Step 8: Testing your installation. (Start on page 32.)

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