Inverter/Charger
The optional Freedom HF Inverter/Charger powers small appliances and other electric 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.
There are three models available for the Cascadia:
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1000W : 1000 watt, 20-amp
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1500W : 1500 watt, 40-amp
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1800W : 1800 watt, 40-amp
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. . Refer to for details on the display panel.
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Power
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LED Display
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Select
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Input Voltage LED
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Input Current LED
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Output Power LED
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Status LED
Fig. 2, Inverter/Charger Display Panel (1000W shown)
Table 1, Display Panel Functions
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Display Panel Functions |
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Number |
Name |
Function |
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1 |
Power |
Press the power button for one second to turn on the unit. Press and hold the button for five seconds to enter the feature settings mode, then press the button to toggle between the following modes: Charging Current Setting Inverter Mode Setting Alarm Setting Shutdown Setting Factory Setting Refer to the owner's manual for more information. |
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2 |
LED Display |
The LED display screen shows status information and fault codes. |
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3 |
Select |
The Select button changes the display or settings. Press the Select button to cycle through the setting options. Press and hold the Select button for five seconds to save the setting. Refer to the owner’s manual for more information. In "Inverter Mode Setting" press the button to turn the inverter mode ON or OFF. With the inverter mode ON, press the button to choose what appears on the LED display screen: Input Voltage, Input Current, or Output Power. Details are provided below. NOTE: 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. In "Charging Current Setting" mode, press the button to select the charger current. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Status |
The Status indicator displays one of three colored lights that indicates the unit's mode of operation: 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 that AC shore power is detected and is transferring to shore power mode within 20 seconds. Red : Fault Condition The fault status light indicates a fault condition with the unit. 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.