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FOXCART MARK II

OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

THE POWER CART WITH MUSCLE

Revised: August, 2008

FOXTRONICS

LOVE FIELD  -  DALLAS TEXAS

PHONE (214) 358-4425
FAX (214) 358-1519

3448 WEST MOCKINGBIRD LANE

DALLAS, TEXAS

MADE IN THE USA

UNIT WEIGHT - ALL MODELS

1200 / 1600 / 2000

APPROX. 600 POUNDS

Summary of Contents for FOXCART MARK II

Page 1: ...MANUAL THE POWER CART WITH MUSCLE Revised August 2008 FOXTRONICS LOVE FIELD DALLAS TEXAS PHONE 214 358 4425 FAX 214 358 1519 3448 WEST MOCKINGBIRD LANE DALLAS TEXAS MADE IN THE USA UNIT WEIGHT ALL MOD...

Page 2: ...1 AN OVERVIEW 1 2 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT 2 3 MODELS 3 4 4 OPTIONS 5 5 DESCRIPTION 6 6 PREPARATION FOR USE 7 7 OPERATION 8 8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 9 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 11 10 FIGURES DIAGRAMS 12 11 AP...

Page 3: ...to perform the detailed process of electrical configuration problem analysis and repair Applicable drawings charts and schematic wiring diagrams are provided and referenced in the text to identify co...

Page 4: ...g engine starts or ground maintenance The Foxcart when used as an external DC source eliminates or minimizes excessive current drain from the aircraft s battery and battery relay contacts It is also d...

Page 5: ...ndle starts on helicopters and other light aircraft and will greatly assist a battery start on heavier aircraft OUTPUT VOLTS 28 VDC PEAK DC OUT 1200 AMPS CONTINUOUS DC OUT 600 AMPS INPUT POWER REQUIRE...

Page 6: ...LTS PEAK THREE PHASE 100 AMPS PER PHASE 380 480 VOLTS PEAK THREE PHASE 70 AMPS PER PHASE 100 AMPS SERVICE OTHER VOLTAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 60 cycle AC input current per leg at peak load for 30 se...

Page 7: ...snow 6 REVERSE CURRENT DIODES Prevents aircraft batteries from draining into the Foxcart if power is shut off and the Foxcart is not disconnected 7 WALL BOX RECEPTACLE KIT Wall plug to match cable pl...

Page 8: ...to prevent movement Both power cables are clamped internally to the frame for strain relief Location and identification of the controls are shown in Figure 2 The controls marked optional are not inclu...

Page 9: ...same as your hangar power and compare it with the chart If it is strapped differ ently correct the strapping The X Y and Z posts are for output to the utility plug on the front of the Foxcart To set...

Page 10: ...eter of the FOXCART This current will decrease as the batteries are charged On this type of Aircraft the batteries should be allowed to charge before energizing the Aircraft electrical system 7 Perfor...

Page 11: ...ly moving parts on the Foxcart maintenance is kept to a minimum 1 Oil fan motor and all other moveable parts 2 Using compressed air and a dry cloth clean accumulated dust and grime from unit 3 Perform...

Page 12: ...LTAGES ARE PRESENT AT THE STRAPPING TERMINALS THESE VOLTAGES MAY BE LETHAL A Plug the AC cable into wall receptacle B Turn on Foxcart power C Test the voltage between Terminal A to C and A to E and C...

Page 13: ...ode Tester test all the diodes All readings should be similar in the forward direction and infinite in the reverse direction E Remove buss bars and attaching wires from reverse current diodes Test as...

Page 14: ...ART FIGURE 4 MAJOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 5 MODEL 1200B w REVERSE CURRENT FIGURE 6 MODEL 1600B 2000B w REVERSE CURRENT SOTFSTART FIGURE 7 MODEL 1600B 2000B w 14 28VDC OPTION FIGURE 8 MODEL 1600B 2000B w ST...

Page 15: ...ENSIONS ACROSS HANDLES 31 0 BOX DIMENSION HANDLE HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND BOX HEIGHT 20 0 BOX DIMENSION GROUND LEVEL 30 0 OUTSIDE WHEELS DIMENSION 21 0 BOX DIMENSION UNIT WEIGHT ALL MODELS 1200 1600 2000 A...

Page 16: ...INPUT POWER STRAPPING 15 AMP FUSE COVER PLATE UTILITY 115 VOLT STRAPPING GREEN POWER ON INDICATOR REVERSE DIODES OPTION RED AMPMETER RANGE SWITCH AMPMETER VOLT METER 14 VOLT ON LIGHT WHITE UTILITY 115...

Page 17: ...4 B 2 3 4 2 3 4 E F 480V FOXCART MODEL 1600 C ONLY 208 TO 250 VAC LINE 15 AMP FUSES UTILITY PLUG SET UP PLUG THE INPUT CABLE OF THE FOXCART INTO HANGAR POWER USING A VOLTMETER CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT TE...

Page 18: ...H AC RECEPTICLE AMPMETER SERVICE PLUG CIRCUIT BREAKER TRANSFORMER AMMETER SHUNT RIGHT DIODE PLATE ASSEMBLY STABILIZING RESISTOR SOFT START CAPACITOR 40 000 MF REVERSE DIODES FAN ASSEMBLY DIODE MOUNT F...

Page 19: ...GE SWITCH THIS DRAWING IS APPLICABLE TO ALL 1200 FOXCARTS WITH A S N s AND 1200B SERIES 3448 W Mockingbird Ln Dallas TX 75235 PHONE 214 358 4425 FAX 214 358 1519 TITLE 1200 FOXCART w REVERSE CURRENT D...

Page 20: ...3 1 2 3 4 480 240 230 208 480 480 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 230V FAN 50 OR 60 Hz 70A FOR 1600 100A FOR 2000 10A 4 COND 6 CABLE 115V SERVICE 1 K V A MAX NOTE FOR USE WITH 380VAC INPUT OR ABOVE STEP DOWN TRANSFOR...

Page 21: ...4 480 240 230 208 480 480 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 230V FAN 50 OR 60 Hz 70A FOR 1600 100A FOR 2000 10A 4 COND 6 CABLE 115V SERVICE 1 K V A MAX NOTE FOR USE WITH 380VAC INPUT OR ABOVE STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER IS...

Page 22: ...0 230 208 480 480 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 230V FAN 50 OR 60 Hz 70A FOR 1600 100A FOR 2000 4 COND 6 CABLE 115V SERVICE 1 K V A MAX NOTE FOR USE WITH 380VAC INPUT OR ABOVE STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER IS REQUIRED 14V...

Page 23: ...E PHASE 4 3 CABLE 3448 W Mockingbird Ln Dallas TX 75235 PHONE 214 358 4425 FAX 214 358 1519 TITLE FOXCART AC CONNECTOR WIRING DRAWING NO 400 0005 033 PAGE 1 OF 1 REV C DRAWN BY SE APPROVED BY DATE 07...

Page 24: ...RAWN BY SE APPROVED BY DATE 10 01 01 HUBBELL 460R7W WALL RECEPTICLE FIGURE 10 3 7 8 4 1 2 98 4 MM SQ 114 4 MM SQ 7 32 5 5 MM DIA 4 HOLES FRONT VIEW 5 7 64 129 7 MM 4 5 64 103 5 MM 1 11 16 42 8 MM 3 3...

Page 25: ...200 1 0 NO 401 0023 001 FR PL PLATE 8 X 8 1 0 NO 401 0023 005 FRONT PNL NEW DWG 1 0 NO 401 0023 013 CHASSIS FRAME 1 0 NO 401 0023 016 COVER 1 0 NO 401 0023 017 BRACKET FAN MT 1 0 NO 401 0023 018 PLATE...

Page 26: ...50 60Hz 1 0 NO 401 0023 001 FR PL PLATE 8 X 8 1 0 NO 401 0023 005 FRONT PNL NEW DWG 1 0 NO 401 0023 013 CHASSIS FRAME 1 0 NO 401 0023 016 COVER 1 0 NO 401 0023 017 BRACKET FAN MT 1 0 NO 401 0023 018...

Page 27: ...2000 1 0 NO 401 0023 001 FR PL PLATE 8 X 8 1 0 NO 401 0023 005 FRONT PNL NEW DWG 1 0 NO 401 0023 013 CHASSIS FRAME 1 0 NO 401 0023 016 COVER 1 0 NO 401 0023 017 BRACKET FAN MT 1 0 NO 401 0023 018 PLA...

Page 28: ...COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION UNITS REQ ASSEMBLY 401 0045 003 CABLE DC WELDING TYPE 2 0 5 0 NO 401 0068 008 DECAL SOFT START 1 0 NO 401 0071 004 TOG SWITCH C H 8792K3 SOFT START 1 0 NO 401 1023 000 YELLOW 2...

Page 29: ...APPENDIX B B1 Chart for 1200 B2 Chart for 1600 B3 Chart for 2000...

Page 30: ...1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 15 46 70 90 100 110 DC AMPERES OUT AC LINE INPUT AMPERES PER LEG at 245 VOLTS USING 50ft 4 COND 0 CABLE TYPICAL MODEL 1200 OUTPUT...

Page 31: ...900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 15 46 70 90 100 110 DC AMPERES OUT AC LINE INPUT AMPERES PER LEG at 245 VOLTS USING 50ft 4 COND 0 CABLE TYPICAL MODEL 1600 OUTPUT CURVE USI...

Page 32: ...900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 15 46 70 90 100 110 DC AMPERES OUT AC LINE INPUT AMPERES PER LEG at 245 VOLTS USING 50ft 4 COND 0 CABLE TYPICAL MODEL 2000 OUTPUT CURVE US...

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