Freedom Sequence with six AC relays Owner’s Guide Freedom ...

1 TMTMF reedom SequenceIntelligent Power ManagerOwner s GuideFreedom Sequence with six AC relays PN: 809-0912 :FSequence IPM Owners Page i Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PMFS equence IPM Owners Page ii Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PM975-0593-01-01iTrademarksXantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes of CopyrightFreedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager Owner s Guide August 2011 Xantrex Technology USA Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of: Xantrex Technology USA Inc.

2 , 541 Roske Drive, Suite A, Elkhart, Indiana USA 46516. Xantrex Technology USA Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior for DocumentationUNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY USA INC. ( XANTREX )(A)MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION;(B)ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK; AND(C)REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

3 APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT and RevisionAugust 2011 Rev BTo view, download, or print the latest revision, visit the website shown under Contact Part Number975-0593-01-01 Product Numbers809-0912 (Six AC relays )809-0913 (Four AC relays )Contact InformationTelephone:1 800 670 0707 Fax:1 800 994 7828 IPM Owners Page i Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PMiiFreedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager Owner s GuideAbout This GuidePurposeThe purpose of this Owner s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Guide provides safety and operating guidelines, as well as information on configuring the power manager. It does not provide details about certain components that can be attached to the power manager.

4 You need to consult the individual component s owner s Guide for this Guide is intended for users and operators of the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager. The installation section, if present, is intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure any unit model of the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager. The installer should have knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment, knowledge of the applicable installation codes, and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards. A qualified technician or electrician has this knowledge and UsedThe following conventions are used in this OF HAZARDC ontains statements of avoidance or strict to follow these instructions will result in death or serious OF HAZARDC ontains statements of avoidance or strict to follow these instructions can result in death or serious OF HAZARDC ontains statements of avoidance or strict to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate IPM Owners Page ii Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PM975-0593-01-01iiiRelated InformationYou can find more information about Xantrex Technology USA Inc.

5 As well as its products and services at OF HAZARDC ontains statements of avoidance or strict to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other :These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a danger, warning, or product marking on the left when found imprinted on electrical and electronic units and appliances means that you are to refer to this Guide for cautions and IPM Owners Page iii Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PMivFreedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager Owner s GuideImportant Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER S Guide FOR FUTURE chapter contains important safety instructions when operating the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager.

6 Each time, before using the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the power manager and all appropriate sections of this : The Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager contains no user-serviceable parts. For obtaining service, see Warranty and Return Information on page 41 for : The Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager must be provided with grounding conductors connected to the AC input/output connections. NOTE: The power manager has no on/off switch. Circuits are always live when DC and AC input are SHOCK HAZARD Do not expose the power manager to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. Do not operate the power manager if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure, or will not close, or otherwise damaged in any other way.

7 Do not disassemble the power manager. Disconnect both AC and DC power from the power manager before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the power manager. See note below. Do not operate the power manager with damaged or substandard wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized. Use copper conductors to follow these instructions will result in death or serious IPM Owners Page iv Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PM975-0593-01-01vNOTE: Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the When Placing the Power ManagerNOTE: A controlled environment is an environment that is relatively free of solid airborne particulates, liquid, and/or gaseous elements.

8 A controlled environment may also be provided by means of a totally closed, gasketed enclosure or the HAZARDDo not work in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. See note to follow these instructions will result in death or serious INJURY HAZARDThis power manager is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the power to follow these instructions can result in death or serious HAZARDDo not place the power manager in machinery space or in areas containing gasoline tanks or fittings in which ignition-protected equipment is required.

9 This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA to follow these instructions will result in death or serious SHOCK HAZARDTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install in a controlled environment relatively free of to follow these instructions can result in death or serious IPM Owners Page v Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PMviFreedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager Owner s GuideFCC Information to the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation .

10 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for OF DAMAGE TO THE POWER MANAGER Never place the Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager unit directly above batteries; gases from a battery will corrode and damage the power manager. Do not place a battery on top of the power to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user s authority to operate the IPM Owners Page vi Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:33 PMImportant Safety Instructions.