Xantrex 806-1020 User Manual

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Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers
Owner’s Guide
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Model Product Numbers
806-1020
806-1054, 806-1054-01
806-1055, 806-1055-02
806-1544
806-1840
806-1840-01 G2 TDN8853
806-1840-01, 806-1840-02
806-1840-03, 806-1840-04
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Xantrex 806-1020 Specifications

General

Brand	Xantrex
Model	806-1020
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English

Summary

Freedom HF Inverter/Chargers

About This Guide

Purpose

Explains purpose, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Freedom HF Inverter/Charger.

Scope

Covers safety, operation, and troubleshooting, excluding specific battery details.

Audience

Intended for users and operators of the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger.

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Materials List

Lists items included in the Freedom HF base package, such as the unit, guides, and cables.

Key Features

Power for Most Appliances

Describes the power output and appliance compatibility of the Freedom HF, including surge capability.

Comprehensive Protection

Details built-in protection features for batteries and equipment, like low battery alarms.

Back-up Capability

Explains automatic transition to independent power source during external power interruptions.

Overload Alarm and Shutdown

Alerts users and shuts down the unit when operating limits are approached or exceeded.

Freedom Inverter/Charger Configuration

Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit

Guides on setting battery types using dip switches for optimal charging process.

Adjusting Feature Settings

Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation

Display Panel Operation

Explains the display panel's functions for showing status, fault codes, and operating modes.

Operating in Shore Power Mode

Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode

Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode

Inverter Loads

Discusses how the inverter handles different AC loads, including motor loads and their starting requirements.

Overload Conditions

Explains overload warning and shutdown conditions, including fault codes.

High Surge Loads

Addresses challenges of starting motors with high surge currents and potential shutdowns.

Over-temperature Conditions

Describes conditions leading to over-temperature shutdown and automatic recovery.

Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode

Trouble Loads

Lists appliances that may be damaged by the modified sine wave output.

Battery Charging

Battery Charging

Battery Charging Status LED

Illustrates battery charging status based on LED indicators and display screen feedback.

Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings

Provides voltage and current settings for different battery types like Flooded, GEL, AGM, and Fixed.

Inverter Overload Operation

Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Buzz in Audio Equipment

Explains buzzing noise in audio systems caused by modified sine wave and suggests a solution.

Television Reception

Provides steps to minimize TV interference caused by the inverter's operation.

Warning Messages

Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen

Lists error codes, their conditions, modes, and recommended actions for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Reference

Inverter Applications

Resistive Loads

Describes resistive loads and their suitability for the inverter, noting impracticality for large loads.

Motor Loads

Discusses motor loads, their starting current requirements, and limitations.

Long Transfer Times

Explains potential long transfer times and their impact on sensitive equipment.

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Details physical dimensions (L×W×H) and net weight for different models.

Environmental Specifications

Outlines operating and storage temperature ranges and humidity limits.

System Specifications

Covers transfer relay rating, transfer time, and cooling systems.

Specifications

DC Input Specifications

Lists DC input voltage ranges, safe non-operating voltage, nominal voltage, and current.

AC Output Specifications

Lists AC output voltage, continuous power, surge power, wave shape, and efficiency.

Other Specifications

Includes no load input power and off mode current draw.

Specifications

AC Input Specifications

Details AC input voltage range, nominal current, and nominal frequency.

DC Output Specifications

Lists DC output nominal voltage, charging voltage, current settings, and derating.

Regulatory Approvals

Mentions ETL approval and compliance with CSA, UL, and Marine standards.