Thomas & Betts 15D - Manual (Page 29)

Part No. 90-0123-00
Libertycombi.p65 10/26/98
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INSTALLATION
Follow these instructions to insure proper
start up and confirm that the installation is
correct.
1. Check to make sure Invert and Charge
are OFF. The INVERT LED should not be
illuminated, the CHARGE LED should be
blinking (charger ready but no external AC
power available). If using a Remote Control
Panel or a Link Instrument, make sure inverter
and charger are OFF.
2. Check battery polarity. If the unit was
connected to the battery with reverse polarity,
the unit will be damaged.
3. Check the battery voltage and ensure
it is within proper range for the unit (10-15.5
VDC).
4. Install the jumper in the Auxiliary
Switch port (AUX SWITCH), if using the in-
verter without remote. If operating the inverter
with a remote, the jumper should not be used.
Do not apply shore power or
generator power without preforming the
following steps:
1. Test the inverter function:
• With no loads connected to the output of
the inverter, turn the INVERT Switch ON. The
INVERT LED should be blinking green. If using
a remote, turn ON the inverter with the switch
on the Remote Control Panel or Link
Instrument.
• The Freedom unit will produce a slight
buzz. If using a Remote Control Panel or Link
Instrument the INVERT/ CHARGE LEDs will
illuminate and the voltage indicator will display
the battery voltage. The DC Amps LED will not
be lit because the unit is in the idle mode.
Do not turn the inverter ON before
eliminating any possibility of backfeed.
WARNING
• Add a load of 7 watts or more to the output
of the inverter. A 40 watt incandescent light
bulb will work fine. The DC Amps LEDs on the
remote will indicate the DC draw from the
battery through the inverter.
• Leave the load connected and turn OFF
the INVERT mode by pressing the INVERT
switch or turn OFF the INVERT mode from the
Remote Control Panel or Link Instrument.
2. Test the transfer function:
• Be sure the unit is OFF, the INVERT and
CHARGE LEDs are not illuminated. Apply
shore power. If there is a back-feed in the
installation, the unit will protect itself, the LOW
BATTERY and OVERTEMP/OVERLOAD LED
will both be blinking rapidly (5 times per
second). Do not proceed until the backfeed
condition has been corrected.
• Once shore power has been applied to the
unit, there will be approximately an 8 second
delay. Then the unit should transfer shore
power and power the load. If this does not
happen, do not proceed. If the LOW BATTERY
and OVERLOAD/OVERTEMP LEDs are blink-
ing rapidly or if you are using a Remote Control
Panel or Link Instrument, check the panel for
back-feed indication. The panel will show an
overload condition. Eliminate the back-feed
condition.
Freedom 15D