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Xantrex Freedom 458 Series User Manual

Xantrex Freedom 458 Series
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Xantrex
Freedom 458 Series
Inverter/Charger
Owner's Manual
Freedom 458
10
15
20
25
30

Questions and Answers:

Xantrex Freedom 458 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency50/60 Hz
Efficiency>85%
Output Voltage12V
Input Voltage120V AC
Battery TypeGel, AGM
Protection FeaturesOverload, Short Circuit

Summary

SAFETY SUMMARY

Definitions

Conditions or practices that could result in injury, loss of life or damage.

Notice of Copyright

Legal statement regarding copyright ownership and rights.

Disclaimer

Legal statement limiting liability for product use.

Introduction

Things You Should Know

Circuit Breaker Protection

Details on the unit's internal and external circuit breakers for safety.

Inverter Idle Circuit

Energy saving feature that reduces battery consumption when no AC load is present.

Low and High Battery Shutdown

Automatic shutdown based on battery voltage levels to protect the unit.

Power Sharing

Feature to automatically reduce charger output to allow AC power to the load.

Temperature Sensitive Charging

Adjusts charge voltage based on battery temperature for optimal charging.

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Description of the unit's buttons and LEDs for operation and status.

INVERT MODE

How to turn the inverter on/off and reset after a fault condition.

CHARGE MODE

How to turn the charger on/off and select battery types.

STATUS LEDs

Battery Type Selection

Procedure to select the battery type using the Charge switch.

Operation Status

Interpreting the meaning of the LED indicators during operation.

LOW BATTERY - Red LED

Indicates battery voltage warnings or shutdown conditions.

OVERTEMP/OVERLOAD - Red LED

Indicates over-temperature or overload conditions.

LOW BATTERY AND OVERTEMP/OVER-LOAD - Red LEDs

TSC (Temperature Sensitive Charging)

OPTIONAL REMOTES

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PANELS

Freedom Remote Control Panel

Description of the optional remote panel for monitoring and control.

LINK 2000

Features of the LINK 2000 unit for battery bank monitoring.

ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL PANELS

Overview of advanced remote control options available.

LINK 1000

Capabilities of the LINK 1000 for battery monitoring and control.

LINK 2000-R

Additional features of the LINK 2000-R, including alternator regulation.

BATTERIES

BATTERY TYPES

Overview of recommended deep-cycle battery types: wet cell, gel cell, AGM.

Gel Cell Batteries

Advanced AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Batteries

Battery Selection

BATTERY INTERCONNECTION

Parallel

BATTERY BANK RATINGS AND SIZING

AMP-HOUR CONSUMPTION FORMULAS

Typical Power Consumption

BATTERY CHARGING

Freedom Battery Chargers

Design and features of Xantrex chargers for optimal battery charging.

Stage 1 - Bulk Charge

Stage 2 - Acceptance Charge

Stage 3 - Float Charge

Stage 4 - Equalizing Charge

WARNINGS

BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Typical Tools Needed

List of common tools required for the installation process.

Accessories Needed for Installation

List of necessary accessories for a proper installation.

INSTALLATION

Key Installation Points

Important considerations and guidelines for mounting and positioning the unit.

Grounding

Neutral Bonding

AC Wiring

AC Input

Requirements for connecting AC power sources to the inverter/charger.

AC Output

Instructions for connecting AC output wires to loads or distribution panels.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Remote Control Wiring

TSC Temperature Sensor

DC Wiring

PathMaker Models

Battery Cable Fusing

Test the inverter function

Test the transfer function

Testing for backfeed

Test the battery charger function

TROUBLESHOOTING LED STATUS

GLOSSARY

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

What does this warranty cover?

Details on what is covered under the limited warranty.

What will Xantrex do?

Xantrex's commitment to repair or replace defective products.

How do you get service?

Instructions on how to obtain troubleshooting or warranty service.

Disclaimer

Exclusions

Warning: Limitations On Use

Return Material Authorization Policy

Return Procedure

INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

Shorepower configurations

Examples of connecting to various shorepower sources.

Inverter/charger configurations

Examples of different ways to connect the inverter/charger.

Freedom 458 DC Cable and Fuse General Guide

Recommendations for DC cable and fuse sizing.

Installation Option #1 for Freedom 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30

Installation Option #2 for Freedom 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30

Installation Option #3 for Freedom 20 D/D, 25 D/D and 30 D/D

Installation Option #4 for Freedom 20 D/D, 25 D/D and 30 D/D

Installation Option #5 for Freedom 15 S/D and 20 S/D

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