The Hotstart battery charger must not be used as a booster during
locomotive startup. High levels of current will result in exceeding the
design limits of the unit. The circuit breakers will not react quickly enough
to prevent damage to the control module.
CAUTION
NOTICE
It is not recommended to use the Hotstart battery charger to power
accessories. These loads will divert some of the current that is intended for
battery charging, and will prevent the battery from reaching a full state of
charge. The Hotstart battery charger is designed to provide automatic,
unattended maintenance charging of the battery system.
Charger Control Module
The lowest section of the Battery Charger is the Control Module. It contains the
solid state circuitry that automatically adjusts the current delivered to the battery.
It is wired to the transformer, the ammeter and the battery leads.
Model KBC74-X
KBC74TC-X
Replacement Part Number:
PRP224014-001
PRP224014-101
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