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6-2 September 30, 2011
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OPERATION
Equalize or Weekend Charge
Batteries may need periodic equalizing to correct for
inequalities between cells that result from daily or
frequent cycling. An equalizing charge should be given
if any of the following conditions exist:
1. The specific gravity of any cell at the end of charge
is 20 points less than the average.
2. The on-charge voltage of any cell at the end of
charge is 20 MV less than the average.
3. The battery has been stored for 30 days.
4. A large volume of water has been added.
When the equalize mode is desired, follow the
operation outlined for a normal charge and press
EC2000 ―Equalize‖ key to set the charge control for an
Additional 3 hours more than required for a normal
charge. The charge is complete when charge control
automatically lights the ―Charge Complete‖ LED.
NOTE: The EC2000 is shipped from the
factory set to the Auto Equalize by Cycle
mode, and will automatically provide an
equalize charge every 5 complete cycles.
Manual Stop
To stop any charge cycle before charge complete,
press the ―Stop‖ key.
WARNING: Do not connect a
battery to this charger if any
lamp is lit. Do not disconnect
a battery from this charger
while a charge is in progress.
Otherwise, damage to charger,
arcing and burning of connector
parts or a battery explosion may
result. Batteries produce
explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame, and cigarettes away.
Ventilate when charging in an
enclosed area. Always shield
eyes when working near
batteries.
AC Power Fail
The EC2000 Control will resume the charge where it
left off when the AC power failure occurred, virtually
unaffecting charge time.
As power is returned, if a charge cycle was in progress,
the display may show ―ACFAIL RESTART‖. The
charger is staggering the restart based on cycle run
times. This will prevent multiple chargers from restart-
ing all at once, minimizing peak restart power.
NOTE: If a battery is disconnected from the
charger during an AC power failure and
discharged, reconnecting it or any other
battery may result in an incomplete charge
cycle.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD – Before
checking electrical
components, turn off and
remove fuses of disconnect
switch (supplying AC power
to charger) and disconnect
battery.
Abnormal Shutdowns
1. Manual Stop
If the manual stop key is pressed during the charge
cycle, the charger will shutdown. All 4 LEDS will be
flashing and the display will read ―Manual Stop
Fault‖.
2. Back-Up Timer Shutdown
The standard EC2000 Control has two back-up
timers. The charger will shutdown and ―Backup
timer‖ will be displayed if 9hours has passed since
the start of a charge cycle and the battery has not
reached gassing voltage (80% charged), or if 4
hours has passed since the battery has reached
gassing voltage and a DV/DT charge termination
has not occurred.
3. Battery Disconnect Shutdown
If a battery is disconnected from the charger during
a charge cycle, the charger will be shut down. All
LEDS will be off.