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16 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide
Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation
Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel
Once the inverter/charger is installed, you can operate it in invert
mode.
To operate in invert mode from the front panel:
1. Press the INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW on
the front panel. The INVERTER ENABLED LED turns on
and connected loads will be energized.
2. Note that if AC is present and being passed through, the
INVERTER ENABLED LED will still turn on to indicate
inverter mode has been enabled. However, AC will continue to
be passed through to the loads until conditions exist that cause
AC to be disqualified, in which case the unit will transition to
invert mode and power up critical loads.
3. Connect AC input power.
The charger automatically starts up when qualified AC power is
connected.
To operate the inverter with the System Control Panel, refer to
“Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP” on page 19.
4. Disconnect AC power from inverter input by opening the
breaker or disconnect.
5. Place a load on the inverter. For example, plug a 100-watt light
bulb into an outlet that the inverter is powering. Press the
INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW. The
INVERTER ENABLED LED turns on. The inverter should
run the load using battery power.
6. To test the charger, reconnect the AC input power to allow AC
to the AC input. The AC In/Charging LED should start flashing
after a brief delay. Any AC loads previously powered by the
inverter will also work at this time.
NOTE: On dual input models, only AC Input L1 needs to be
powered for the unit to operate.
7. Remove the AC input power. The inverter/charger should
transfer to invert mode immediately. (The transfer relay will
make a clicking sound and the INVERTER ENABLED LED
will turn on.) Loads should continue to operate uninterrupted.
If any part of this test fails, determine the cause before using the unit.
8. Monitor the Freedom SW Front Panel.
The indicator LEDs on the front panel show you the operating
status of the Freedom SW. A description of the LEDs is
provided in Table 1.
If none of the front panel LEDs are on, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 69.
IMPORTANT:
Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page
iv before operating the inverter/charger.
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