Xantrex Technology 808-9002-01 User Manual

975-0569-01-01 Revision A

April 2010

Introduction

The Freedom Remote Panel (remote panel) can be
connected to the Freedom SW Inverter via the Remote
port on the AC/DC side panel to turn the Freedom SW
Inverter

ON or OFF from a more convenient location.

The remote panel also has the ability to enable/disable
the Ignition Lockout feature of the Freedom SW
Inverter. When this feature is enabled, the Freedom
SW Inverter will shutdown if the vehicle's ignition is
not engaged (not in ACC position) to prevent
unnecessary battery drain.
The Freedom Remote Panel (PN:808-9002-01) comes
with a 25-ft (7.6-m) communications cable.

Important Safety Information

Misusing or incorrectly connecting the remote panel
may damage the equipment or create hazardous
conditions for users. Read the following safety
instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and
Warning statements in your Freedom SW Inverter
Owner’s Guide.

Warnings

1. All electrical work must be done in accordance with
local, national, and/or international electrical codes.

2. All electrical work must be done by a qualified
installer.

3. Before installing or using the remote panel, read all
instructions and cautionary markings located in the
manual, on the Freedom unit, and on the batteries.

4. Do not expose the remote panel to rain, snow or
liquids of any type. This product is designed for
indoor mounting only.

5. Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of short­circuits when installing or working with the inverter/
charger, or the batteries.

6. Remove all jewelry such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, etc., while installing this system. This
will greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure
to live circuits.

7. The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger contains more
than one live circuit (batteries and AC power).
Power may be present at more than one source.

8. The remote panel contains no user-serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to repair this unit.

Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause
personal injury and/or damage to the remote panel. It
may also void your product warranty.

Specifications

Note: Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Operating Temp 0 to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Dimensions

(W×H×D)
Weight 0.125 lb. (0.05 kg)

2 × 2.5 × 1.38 in.
(50.8 × 63.5 × 35.2 mm)

Features

Mounting holes

Status
Indicator
Light

ON/OFF

Button

Mounting holes

Mounting the Freedom Remote Panel

Mount the remote panel in a clean, dry environment.

To install the remote panel:

1. Choose a location that is dry, free from corrosive or
explosive fumes, and appropriate for installing an
electronic device.

2. Using the mounting template (provided), pilot-drill
the mounting holes. Cut an opening about 2×1.2 in.
(50.8×30.5 mm) and 1.4 in. (35 mm) deep.

3. Route the communications cable inside the wall and
through the opening to the Freedom unit.

4. Connect the communications cable to the RJ11 Com
Port on the back of the remote panel.

5. Select whether to enable or disable the Ignition
Lockout feature using the Ignition Lockout switch.

RJ11 com.port
Ignition lockout

switch
red ACC wire

(12 volts only)

6. If you enable the Ignition Lockout feature, connect
the remote’s red ACC wire to the vehicle’s ACC
wire (12-volt connection only). Consult your
vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for information.

7. Position the remote into the opening in the wall and
secure it with the four screws (provided).

8. Make sure to switch the inverter

9. Plug the communications cable into the remote port
(REM) on the Freedom unit.

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Startup and Test

To Start up and Test the Freedom Remote Panel:

1. Turn the inverter

ON using the Freedom unit’s

Inverter Enable ON switch button on its front panel.

2. Verify th e
status indicator light on the remote are

POWER indicator light on the unit and the

ON.

3. Press the ON/OFF button on the remote panel to turn
the inverter

OFF.

4. Press the ON/OFF button again to restore power.

Operation

When the remote panel is used with the Freedom SW
Inverter/Charger the status indicator light will display
the following:

• Solid (green light is on): Normal operation. This
means the inverter is enabled/on.

• None (green light is off): It means the inverter is
disabled/off.

To test the Ignition Lockout feature (when enabled):

1. Turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the ACC
position. Consult your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for
information.

2. Proceed with the “Startup and Test” procedure
above.

Note: If the vehicle’s ignition switch is

OFF or if the red

ACC wire is not connected properly, the inverter will
not turn

ON even after performing the “Startup and

Tes t” procedure above.

Warranty

What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?

This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc.
("Xantrex") and covers defect s in workmanship and materials in
your Freedom Remote Panel. This warranty period lasts for 2
years from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the
original end user customer, unl ess otherwise agreed in writi ng (the
“Warranty Period”). You will be required to demonstrate proof of
purchase to make warranty claims.

This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but
only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period. Subse quent
owners also require original proof of purchase as described in
"What proof of purchase is required?"

What will Xantrex do? During the Warranty Period Xantrex
will, at its option, repair the product (if economically feasible) or
replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you
notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period,
and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the
existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited
Warranty.

Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in
performing warranty repair and building replacement products.
Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or
improved design in the repair or rep lacement. If Xa ntrex repair s or
replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining
portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of
the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All
replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products
become the property of Xantrex.

Xantrex covers both parts and l abor necessary to repair the
product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex­selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous
United States and Canada. Alaska, Hawaii and outside of the
United States and Canada are excluded. Contact Xantrex
Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments
from excluded areas.

How do you get service? If your product requires
troubleshooting or warranty service, con tact your merchant . If you
are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to
provide service, contact Xantrex directly at:

Phone: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 408 987 6030 (direct)
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.xantrex.com/support

Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return
Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual.
For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional
Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to
see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.

What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim,
dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the
product must not have been disasse mbled or modified without
prior written authorizati on by Xantrex.

Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:

• The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of
the product at point of sale to the end user; or

• The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status; or

• The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the
product exchanged under warranty.

What does this warranty not cover? Claims are limited to
repair and replacement, or if in Xantrex's discretion that is not
possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the
product. Xantrex will be liable to you only for direct damages
suffered by you and only up to a maximum amount equal to the
purchase price of the product.

This Limited Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error­free operation of the product or cover normal wear and tear of the
product or costs related to the removal, installation, or
troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This
warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for
any defect in or damage to:

a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly

installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or
externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an
unsuitable environment;

b) the product if it has been subj ected to fire, wa ter , generalized

corrosion, biological infestations, or input voltage that cre­ates operating conditions beyond the maxi mum or minimum
limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including
but not limited to high input voltage from generators and
lightning strikes;

c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by

Xantrex or its authorized servi ce centers (hereafter "ASCs");

d) the product if it is used as a component part of a product

expressly warranted by another manufacturer;

e) component parts or monitoring systems supplied by you or

purchased by Xantrex at your di rection for incorp oration into
the product;

f) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial

number) markings have been defaced, altered, or removed;

g) the product if it is lo cated outside of the coun try where it was

purchased; and

h) any consequential losses that are attributable to the product

losing power whether by product malfunction, installation
error or misuse.

Disclaimer
Product

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN
CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS,
WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES,
REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING
(WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE,
PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY,
OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR
OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER
APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL
BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR: (a) ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS,
OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF
ANY KIND, EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR
HAD REASON TO KNOW, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGE; (b) ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT,

NEGLIGENCE, AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY
PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR
ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE
CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE
OR SYSTEM; AND (c) ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING
FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE
INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR
OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT BY PERSONS NOT
AUTHORIZED BY XANTREX.

Exclusions

If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow
an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled
to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by
applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited
Warranty. Some states, provinces and jurisdictions do not allow
limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration
of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives
you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may
vary from state to state, province to province or jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.

Return Material Authorization Policy

For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are
being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly to
Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must
also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and
returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned
without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the
shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to
the wrong location.
When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your
instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:

• The serial number of your product

• Information about the installation and use of the unit

• Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

• A copy of your dated proof of purchase

Return Procedure

Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and
packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shi pped fully
insured in the original packaging o r equivalent . This warrant y will
not apply where the product is damaged due to improper
packaging.
Include the following:

• The RMA number supplied by X antrex T echnology Inc.
clearly marked on the outside of the box.

• A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post
office boxes are not acceptable.

• A contact telephone number where you can be reached
during work hours.

• A brief description of the problem.

Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex
customer service representative.

If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or
Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return

freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties,
tariffs, and deposits.

If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized
Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization

(RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the
ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify
any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility and
that the ASC repairs this par ticular Xantrex product.

Out of Warranty Service

If the warranty period for your product has expire d, if the unit was
damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditio ns of
the warranty have not been met, or if no d ated proof of purchase i s
available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.
To return your product for out of warranty service, contact
Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in "Return
Procedure".

Payment options such as credit card or money order will be
explained by the Customer Service Re presentative. In cases where
the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with incomplete units or
units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If
applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your
unit has been received.

WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF XANTREX'S

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