Inverter/Charger

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A 48" sleeper may be equipped with shore power; a 60" and 72" sleeper may be equipped with shore power and/or an optional inverter/charger.

An optional 1500- or 1800-watt inverter/charger is available on 60" and 72" sleepers. An inverter coverts the vehicle's battery power to 120 volts to provide electricity for small appliances and electrical equipment. It is located in the driver-side luggage compartment. See Fig.. The unit has one three-pin GFIC OUT connector, one three-pin GFIC IN connector, and two AC power outlets.

Fig. 1, Inverter/Charger

Danger: Do not store gasoline, flammable material, or any component with a connection to the fuel system in the storage compartment with the inverter/charger. The unit contains equipment that may produce sparks. Storing flammable or electrical equipment in proximity to the unit could result in fire or explosion hazards, which could result in serious injury or death.

The display on the sleeper control panel provides information about the operation of the unit. See Fig. (Xantrex Freedom) or Fig. (Eaton). Refer to Table. for general control panel details.

  1. Power Button

  2. LED Display

  3. Select Status Display Button

  4. Input Voltage LED

  5. Input Current LED

  6. Output Power LED

  7. Status LED

Fig. 2, Inverter/Charger Display Panel (Xantrex Freedom)

  1. Power Button

  2. LED Display

  3. Select Status Display Button

  4. Input Voltage LED

  5. Input Current LED

  6. Output Power LED

  7. Status LED

Fig. 3, Inverter/Charger Display Panel (Eaton)

Table 1, Display Panel Functions

Display Panel Functions

Number

Name

Function

1

Power Button

Press the power button for one second to turn the unit ON or OFF (when AC shore power is not present).

Press and hold the button for five seconds to enter the Settings mode.

Refer to the owner's manual for more information.

2

LED Display

The three digit LED display screen shows status information and fault codes.

3

Select Status Display Button

The Select status display button changes the display or settings.

Press the Select button to cycle through the setting options. Refer to the owner’s manual for more information.

  • With the inverter mode ON, press the button to choose what appears on the LED display screen: Input Voltage, Input Current, or Output Power. An LED will illuminate next to the chosen mode. Details are provided below.

    The unit is in "Inverter Mode" when shore power is not present and the unit is using the battery to power the appliances connected to it.

  • In an alarm condition, press and hold the button for two seconds to disable or enable the audible alarm.

4

Input Voltage LED

In inverter mode, when Input Voltage is selected, the corresponding LED will light up and the display will show the input voltage.

5

Input Current LED

In inverter mode, when Input Current is selected, the corresponding LED will light up and the display will show the input current.

6

Output Power LED

In inverter mode, when Output Power is selected, the corresponding LED will light up and the display will show the output power.

7

Status LED

The Status LED indicates the unit's mode of operation through the display of one of three colored lights that

  • Green: Utility (Shore Power Mode)

    A solid green light indicates that the battery is fully charged.

    A flashing green light indicates that the unit is charging the battery.

  • Yellow: Battery (Inverter Mode)

    A solid yellow light indicates that the unit is using the battery to supply AC power.

    A flashing yellow light indicates that the unit is in inverter mode, but AC shore power is detected and the unit is transferring to shore power mode within 20 seconds.

  • Red: Fault Condition.

Refer to the owner’s manual for fault code information and troubleshooting procedures.

    Table 1, Display Panel Functions

    For more information about troubleshooting, settings, and other features, refer to the owners manual included with the inverter/charger.

    Note:
    Parent topic: Optional Power Systems
    Document Number: 0000112806
    Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-03
    Topic Publication Date: 2024-12-28