50 Freedom X Owner’s Guide
Operating in Battery Mode
The Freedom X is in Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode)
when all the following conditions exist:
• inverter power button is ON (down position) or
ignition
auto-on is activated
• shore power is not presently available
• battery has sufficient power
Inverter operation means that DC battery power is presently being
conv
erted to utility grade AC power, powering equipment and
appliances connected to the AC output terminal of the unit.
The green status LED lights up to indicate the Freedom
X is using
the battery to power the equipment and appliances.
Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF
There are two ways to operate the Freedom X’s inverter.
• Press the Power button to a down position (it is Off in the up
po
sition).
• When the inverter’s Ignition Control feature is set to Auto-on
()
a
, a +12VDC signal is present
b
.
To prevent unnecessary battery discharge, press the Power button to
tu
rn it off when you are not using the Freedom X.
a.See “Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode” on page 45.
b.When the vehicle’s ignition switch is On or th
e vehicle’s engine is running.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Turning the Power button off does not disconnect DC battery power from
the Freedom X. You must disconnect both AC and DC power before
working on any circuits connected to the unit.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
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