Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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M380 Owner’s Manual___________________________________Interior and Exterior Systems Operation - Inverter – 4-5
Rev. “F” 4-5-9
3. Float Charging
When the charger is in the Float mode, the LCD displays “Float Charging” and the
Charge LED will quickly flash. At this point the batteries are fully charged (100%) and the Batt.
Full LED is ON solid.
4. Equalizing Charging (Liquid Lead Acid and AGM Batteries ONLY)
To activate the Equalize mode, press and hold the Settings push button (RIGHT arrow) until
the LCD display clears land “Equalizing” appears (approximately 6 seconds). The Charge Led will
increase its flashing rate to approximately eight flashes per second (flickering). The Equalize charge
will continue for 3 hours and then automatically change back to Float.
NOTE: Equalizing the batteries should only be done with the batteries are fully charged (i.e.
from Float mode) and only on liquid lead acid or AGM batteries. Vent caps on batteries (lead
acid only) should be removed before running the Equalize mode. If the Equalization charge
mode is cancelled, (by pressing and holding the Settings push button for approximately 6
seconds) the LCD display will indicate the System Status as Absorption chg for approximately
30 seconds before returning to Float charging.
CAUTION: Only Liquid Lead Acid or AGM batteries should be equalize charged. Running an
equalize charge on batteries other than liquid lead acid or AGM types could permanently
damage them.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove vent caps on AGM batteries. Doing so may void the
warranty.
CAUTION: All dc loads should be disconnected during the equalize charge period due to
the higher voltage applied to the batteries (15+ volts dc). Refer to the inverter manual Equalize
Charging section for details.
NOTE: The equalizing mode is defeated if GEL cell is selected as the battery type.