Alpha Group OutBack Power MATE3, Owner'S Manual

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Inverter Settings
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Battery Equalize
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
Improper equalization of batteries can cause them to burst and can ignite hydrogen sulfide, an explosive
gas. Contact your battery manufacturer for recommendations on equalization voltage, duration,
schedule, and advisability. Do not equalize any battery unless approved by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Battery Damage
Do not equalize sealed gel batteries; this will destroy them. Do not equalize any other battery types
unless approved by the manufacturer.
This menu controls the settings for the equalization process, which is used for battery maintenance. See
the inverter
Operator’s Manual for an explanation of equalization and how it relates to the regular
charging process.
To access the Battery Equalize menu:
1. Access the Inverter menu as shown in Figure 71 on page 75.
2. Use the control wheel to highlight the Battery Equalize menu.
Press the button in the center of the control wheel to accept the selection.
3. Use the control wheel to increase or decrease the set points to the correct voltage.
Press the button in the center of the control wheel to accept the selection.
This should automatically move the highlighting to the next set point.
Repeat for each set point.
4. After setting the parameters for each set point, press the
TOP
navigation key to return to the
Main Menu screen.
Figure 79 Battery Equalize
Set Points:

Equalize Voltage: Adjusts the voltage of the Equalization cycle.

(Equalize) Time: Adjusts the duration of the Equalization cycle, once the voltage has been reached.