Heart Interface

[erniecarpet@...]

Thanks, Jack. I haven't installed it, yet. The fella that I got it from says
it works great. He needs carpet and I think I need an inverter. Ernie-83pt40
in Louisiana, moving up to hi-tech


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[erniecarpet@...]

Jack, i did get the external panel. this loooks like a project. ernie-83pt40
in l;ouisiana


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[Ernest Ekberg]

I just acquired a heart interface freedom combi inverter with the 3
stage charger. It has a 2000 watt output. Anyone care to comment about
this unit? Thanks, ERnie-83pt40 in Louisiana

[Jack Bentley]

Hi Ernie,

I had one on my last two boats and on my last two motor homes. It's a great
device, especially while dry camping. The 100 amp fixed rate charge cuts
battery charging time way down.

Jack
'87FC35 "Traveller"
Franklin, NC



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[Jack Bentley]

If you didn't get it, you will need the external control panel to get full
benefit of all the system is capable of doing.

Jack

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[Jack Bentley]

I replaced the old "boat anchor" chargers and the old inverter both with the
Heart. It's a nice upgrade.

Good luck.

Jack
'87 FC35 "Traveller"
Franklin, NC

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[Jay Darst]

Ernie,

The inverter is the single most important update you can do to improve
the usability of your Bird, IMO.

Install it CORRECTLY, and you will be VERY satisfied with it. You can
cut a number of corners to make the install go easier. I wouldn't, it
really limits the ability, durability, and effectiveness of the
inverter.

Use a Link 1000 control(at least, better yet Link 2000R!)

Wire the inverter so the power supplied to the inverter comes from a
30amp breaker in the factory Bluebird distribution panel. Install an
additional distribution panel next to the factory distribution panel
and move the loads from the factory panel to the additional panel.
Move all outlets, the microwave, the ice maker, the curtains(if
electric)over to the aux box.

With the automatic internal switch engineered into the Inverter, all
these items that have been moved from the factory distribution panel
to the additional panel will have 110V all the time.

With the remote copntroler(Link 1000, for example) you will be able to
monitor your batterys as well as turn the inverter/charger on/off from
inside the Bird.

I mounted my Xantrex in the same location where the Redi-Line was
removed. Use at least 3/0 battery cable wired directly to the
batterys, both positive and ground(well, if you use a Link controller,
there will be a shunt in the ground circuit)

At Maxton rally, I had the electric skillet making breakfast, the
coffee pot doin its thing, the outside TV and satellite tuner and the
icemaker running- NO GENERATOR RUNNING-NO SHORE POWER-NO PROBLEM!

My current Inverter is the 6th install I have done with this system,
it works so good ;~}!

Jay Darst
85PT40 Xantrex 85-2530-12 equipped(2,500 watt dual in/dual output)


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> Thanks, Jack. I haven't installed it, yet. The fella that I got it
from says
> it works great. He needs carpet and I think I need an inverter.
Ernie-83pt40
> in Louisiana, moving up to hi-tech
>
>
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[Tom Warner]

If you are going to install a link 1000/2000/200R to monitor the
Heart inverter/charger then you will also have to install a shunt so
that all of the negative loads go thru it. You will also have to
install a new load center just to carry the loads of those devices
inside the coach that you want to run off the inverter. I installed
the inverter/charger so that the wall receptacles in the front,
kitchen and rear plus the microwave were powered off it. The hardest
part on the PTs is to find a place to mount the Heart unit close to
the batteries. The closer the better. Then you can run the AC lines
up into the rear compartment in back of the bed and install the new
load center in there. Just an idea.

Has anyone else installed an inverter/charger in a PT?

Just be aware if you want to get the full charging capability from
the chargers you need at least a 10 gauge wire for the 2500 watt units.

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1982 FC35 (for sale soon)
1985 PT 40 (undergoing some modifications)

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[Tom Warner]

Jay how did you install the distribution panel next to the main load
center in your PT40. In my 1985 PT40 there is absolutely no room to
mount one on the back wall. There is already a main load center, the
30 amp disconnect panel and a panel for the 3 cruise air
solenoids. I am thinking of installing mine in the rear closet
behind the center bed. There is already a switch there for the engine
battery heaters, etc.

What model Heart did you install? Is there any problem with moisture
where the rediline is?

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1982 Fc35 (for sale soon)
1985 PT40

At 10:35 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote:
>Ernie,
>
>The inverter is the single most important update you can do to improve
>the usability of your Bird, IMO.
>
>Install it CORRECTLY, and you will be VERY satisfied with it. You can
>cut a number of corners to make the install go easier. I wouldn't, it
>really limits the ability, durability, and effectiveness of the
>inverter.
>
>Use a Link 1000 control(at least, better yet Link 2000R!)
>
>Wire the inverter so the power supplied to the inverter comes from a
>30amp breaker in the factory Bluebird distribution panel. Install an
>additional distribution panel next to the factory distribution panel
>and move the loads from the factory panel to the additional panel.
>Move all outlets, the microwave, the ice maker, the curtains(if
>electric)over to the aux box.
>
>With the automatic internal switch engineered into the Inverter, all
>these items that have been moved from the factory distribution panel
>to the additional panel will have 110V all the time.
>
>With the remote copntroler(Link 1000, for example) you will be able to
>monitor your batterys as well as turn the inverter/charger on/off from
>inside the Bird.
>
>I mounted my Xantrex in the same location where the Redi-Line was
>removed. Use at least 3/0 battery cable wired directly to the
>batterys, both positive and ground(well, if you use a Link controller,
>there will be a shunt in the ground circuit)
>
>At Maxton rally, I had the electric skillet making breakfast, the
>coffee pot doin its thing, the outside TV and satellite tuner and the
>icemaker running- NO GENERATOR RUNNING-NO SHORE POWER-NO PROBLEM!
>
>My current Inverter is the 6th install I have done with this system,
>it works so good ;~}!
>
>Jay Darst
>85PT40 Xantrex 85-2530-12 equipped(2,500 watt dual in/dual output)
>
>
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>Ernie-83pt40
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[erniecarpet@...]

thanks jay- this electrical stuff may be way over my head. ernie -83pt40 in
louisiana


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