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Freedom 10 User Manual

Freedom 10
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Part No. 90-0113-00
Fdmman2.p65 2/98
OWNER’S MANUAL
FREEDOM COMBI
TM
INVERTER/CHARGERS
FREEDOM MODELS 10, 15, 20, 25
®
A Valley Forge Company
UL

Questions and Answers:

Freedom 10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature-20°C to 50°C
Power120W
Input Voltage100-240V AC
Output Voltage12V DC
Output Current10A
Battery TypeLead Acid, AGM, Gel
Compatibility12V batteries
Protection FeaturesShort Circuit Protection, Over Temperature Protection

Summary

SAFETY SUMMARY

General Safety Information

Provides general safety information for the installation and operation of the inverter/charger.

INTRODUCTION

Unit Functions Overview

Details the three primary functions: DC to AC inverting, automatic transfer switching, and 3-stage battery charging.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Circuit Breaker Protection

Details the circuit breakers protecting the inverter/charger against over-current conditions.

BATTERIES

Battery Bank Sizing and Ratings

Guidelines for sizing battery banks based on amp-hour ratings, discharge rates, and cycling.

BATTERY CHARGING

Charging Warnings and Precautions

Important warnings regarding equalizing gel cells, ventilation, electrolyte checks, and load management.

BATTERY CHARGING

Charging Over-Discharged Batteries

Procedure for successfully charging severely depleted batteries, removing loads and adjusting power sharing.

BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS

Voltage Settings by Battery Type and Temp

Table detailing Bulk, Float, and Equalize voltages for different battery types and temperatures.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

General Installation Warnings

Cautions regarding ignition protection, electrical shock, and mounting location.

INSTALLATION

Key Installation Points and Warnings

Critical points like polarity, back-feeding, and wire usage, plus warnings about damage.

DC Wiring and Polarity Protection

Instructions for DC wiring, emphasizing polarity, cable extension, and connection tightness.

Battery Cable Fusing Requirements

Mandatory fuse installation in the positive battery cable for protection against short circuits.

INSTALLATION

Grounding and Neutral Bonding Procedures

Detailed steps for chassis grounding and neutral bonding for safety compliance.

AC Wiring Connections

Instructions for connecting AC input and output wires, including split configurations for Freedom 25.

INSTALLATION START-UP AND TESTING

Pre-Start Checks

Essential checks before powering on, including switch positions and battery voltage range.

Inverter Function Test

Steps to test the inverter's operation by applying a load and observing indicators.

INSTALLATION START-UP AND TESTING

Transfer Function Test

Procedure to verify the automatic transfer switch functionality with shore power.

Battery Charger Function Test

Steps to confirm the battery charger operates correctly when AC power is applied.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Inverter Output Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems like no output, low voltage, and slow cooking.

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE FREEDOM REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL STATUS LEDs

TROUBLESHOOTING DC AMPS BARGRAPH

High Voltage and AC Back-feed Issues

Diagnosing high battery voltage shutdown and incoming AC back-feed conditions.

Battery and Inverter Overload Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting battery overloads due to discharge and inverter overloads from excessive load.

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty Coverage and Registration

Details the limited warranty period and the process for registering the product.

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