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BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER'S MANUAL

INTERACTER 

II

 MODELS

PROFESSIONAL, LINEAGE, EX and INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL SERIES

6, 8, 12, 16, 24,36 and 48 Volt

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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR

RULES OF SAFE OPERATION AND

PROPER USE OF THE CHARGER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HIGH ENERGY RETURN, FAST CHARGING

CONSTANT CURRENT FIRST STAGE

DUAL VOLTAGE LIMIT (CYCLIC/ STANDBY)

PROPORTIONAL TIMED CYCLIC CHARGE STAGE

CONSTANT VOLTAGE FLOAT STANDBY

AUTOMATIC SAFETY OVERRIDE TIMER

START DELAY ON BATTERY CONNECT

SHORT AND REVERSE CONNECTION SHUTDOWN

RUGGED SCR PHASE CONTROL

MAINS ZERO-CROSSING BATTERY SENSING

Interacter

offers a range of high performance Battery Chargers fo ruse in demanding applications, featuring a 

patented microprocessor system that out-performs all industry standard chargers in the same price range.

The 

THREE STAGE

Constant Current, Constant Voltage, Proportionally timed system used in all Interacter 

models provides fast charging and optimal timing over a wide range of battery sizes and depths of discharge.

STANDARD FEATURES OF ALL INTERACTER CHARGERS:

LINEAGE SERIES (LS) MODELS are the most cost effective series and are available for 6, 12, 24, 36,  and 48 volt batteries 
rated at up to 6 amps.

EX SERIES (EX) Utilizes the LS controls in a more compact and wall mountable package.

PROFESSIONAL SERIES (PS) MODELS are available for 12 and 24 volt batteries, rated at up to 10 Amps. In addition to the 
above features, they include Temperature Compensation, an LED Ladder Amp Meter, an 80% charging indicator and an 
internal preset “Battery Type” switch allowing the unit to be easily configured for use with Gel Cell, Sealed Lead Acid or 
Liquid Electrolyte batteries.

INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL SERIES (ICS) MODELS are heavy duty chargers available for 12,24,36, or 48 volt batteries 
ratedat up to 25 Amps. The ICS models provide all the same features as the PS models together with higher current ratings.

Summary of Contents for Commercial Series

Page 1: ... Current Constant Voltage Proportionally timed system used in all Interacter models provides fast charging and optimal timing over a wide range of battery sizes and depths of discharge STANDARD FEATURES OF ALL INTERACTER CHARGERS LINEAGE SERIES LS MODELS are the most cost effective series and are available for 6 12 24 36 and 48 volt batteries rated at up to 6 amps EX SERIES EX Utilizes the LS cont...

Page 2: ...y Type Switch DIMENSIONS Inches 12 0 WIDE 7 0 FRONT TO BACK 7 0 HIGH MODEL PS 12 5 INPUT 117 Volts AC 60Hz 110 VA OUTPUT 5 Amps DC 12 Volts MODEL PS 12 10 INPUT 117 Volts AC 60Hz 220 VA OUTPUT 10 Amps DC 12 Volts MODEL PS 24 5 INPUT 117 Volts AC 60Hz 200 VA OUTPUT 5 Amps DC 24 Volts MODEL PS 24 8 INPUT 117 Volts AC 60Hz 320 VA OUTPUT 8 Amps DC 24 Volts Optional Export AC Input Ratings 100v 50Hz AC...

Page 3: ...sing the battery 3 CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only lead acid maintenance free or flooded lead acid type rechargable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage 4 Do not expose charger to rain or snow 5 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to person 6 To...

Page 4: ...engine 1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near battery 4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap a...

Page 5: ...nnect and disconnect DC output only after removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clips to touch each other 2 Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUS...

Page 6: ...cian Improper connection can result in a risk of an electrical shock This battery charger is for use on a nominal 117 volt AC circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B C may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not ...

Page 7: ...LED Amp Meter At the start of charge if the battery is normally discharged all 4 RED LED s will be on and will go out in sequence as the charge current drops When the last RED LED goes off the internal proportional timer will start the GREEN LED will show proportional to the time of the constant current time T 2 1hr 7 If the battery voltage is less than half a volt the battery is considered very h...

Page 8: ...attery posts to ensure good connection GREEN READY LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR AFTER 18 HOURS 3 The Microprocessor Control can indicate a problem with the battery If the battery has not reached the First Stage of the Operation within 18 hours the charger may determine that a problem exists within the battery or the battery is too big for the charger s output rating The OVERRIDE TIMER FUNCTION is shown b...

Page 9: ...ccording to these instructions For service call or write the manufacturer CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not attempt any servicing unless you are authorized and qualified to do so a CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SECURITE ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT b IL EST DANGEREUX DE TRAVAILLER A PROXIMITE D UNE BATTERIE AU PLOMB LES BATTERIES PRODUISENT ...

Page 10: ... LAS PINCES DU CORDON C C S ASSURER QUE LES PINCES NE SE TOUCHENT PAS l SUIVRE LES ETAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE LA BATTERIE SE TROUVE DANS LE VEHICULE UNE ETINCELLE PRES DE LA BATTERIE POURAIT PROVOQUER L EXPLOSION DE CETTE DERNIERRE POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE D ETINCELLE A PROXIMITE DE LA BATTERIE i PLACER LES CORDONS C A ET C C DE MANIERE A EVITER QU ILS SOIENT ENDOMMAGES PAR LE CAPOT UNE PORTIERE OU LE...

Page 11: ... For units fitted with wall mounting brackets the battery charger should be securely attached to an indoor dry vertical surface using four brass 8 X 1 round head wood screws not supplied The unit must be mounted vertically with the wires at the bottom in a location where airflow forcooling is unobstructed for six inches above and three inches to each side of the battery charger MODEL EX 2402 evalu...

Page 12: ...zed by the manufacturer accidents negligence or commercial use voids this warranty Parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty Should a unit be returned for a cause not covered by this warranty or without the items specified above any repairs handling or testing will be made at the owner s expense and risk ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED W...

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