ASEA AC55LC-3, Operation Manual

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10 MAINTENANCE
Due to the design and construction of the converter, preventative maintenance is held to a modest
level. The following table lists minimum recommended tasks and frequency.
TASK
FREQUENCY
COMMENTS
Tighten electrical connections
Every 6 months
Must be adjusted by the user based upon
experience in the environment. Frequency
will vary due to wire gauge, wire type, and
applied vibration.
Refer to licensed electrician or factory
authorized technician
.
Check for evidence of water
or oil leaks near the converter
base
Every month
May require greater frequency with
excessive vibration, or impact forces
applied to the yacht.
Inspect near the base, or refer to factory
authorized technician.
Calibration
Every year
Calibration
required after battery
replacement. Lack of calibration may result
in a 2% decrease in metering and voltage
programming accuracy.
Refer to factory authorized technician.
Replace heat exchanger
Every three years
The heat exchange unit may degrade over
time due to water erosion of the cuprous
nickel tubing and/or electrolysis depending
on the installation characteristics. To
ensure proper operation of the cooling
system, it is strongly recommended that the
unit be replaced periodically.
Refer to factory authorized technician.