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tomgrigsby · 07-19-2020, 11:51 AM

Xantrex freedom 458. One year old isn't passing ac to any inverter outlet whether on shore power, generator or batteries. I found a popped GFI outlet and reset, but it popped again, but even the not GFI outlets are dead. The whole inverter did panel is dead. All other ac systems work fine on both shore power and generator. Anyone had any success resolving? Plan to call customer support tomorrow, but appreciate any insight or experience.

twinboat · 07-19-2020, 12:32 PM

Main inverter cable fuse blown ( 250 to 300 amp ). Look near the batteries.

Inverter/charger breaker may be tripped. Look at all sides of it for push button or lever type breakers.

Gary RVRoamer · 07-19-2020, 12:38 PM

There is a circuit breaker right on the Freedom 458, plus the big DC fuse that twinboat mentioned.

tomgrigsby · 07-19-2020, 04:16 PM

Sorry, forgot to mention charger is working fine so no problems with DC cables. Inverter 25 amp circuit breaker is not popped. 13.9 to 14.1 on house batteries so clearly it is charging the batteries but it isn't passing shore power or inverter ac. LEDs in front of unit show no problem. My guess is the ac contactor in the unit has failed. Sure appreciate everyone's thoughts. Very helpful. I guess on the bright side, I'm learning the systems. For instance, I thought at first it was GFI failure and ended up checking every single outlet. In doing so found out which ones are on inverter and which ones are not.