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Charger Location 

 

Allow at least 6 inches of free air on all vented surfaces for proper cooling 

 

Allow sufficient clearance to open the front panel for servicing. 

 

Do not operate this charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. 

 

Do not place charger below battery. 

 

Never allow battery electrolyte to drip on this charger when reading the specific gravity or filling the battery. 

 

Never place this charger directly above a standard flooded battery. Gases from the battery will corrode and 
damage equipment.   

 

A sealed maintenance free or valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery may be placed below this equipment. 

 

Check for Damages 

Prior to unpacking the product, note any damage to the shipping container and take pictures. Unpack the product 

and inspect the exterior and interior of product for damage. If any damage is observed, take pictures and contact 

the carrier immediately to file a damage claim. Contact La Marche for a Return Material Authorization number to 
have the charger sent back for evaluation and repair. 

 

CAUTION:

 Failure to properly file a claim for shipping damages, or provide a copy of the claim to La 

Marche, may void warranty service for any physical damages reported for repair. 

 

Returns for Service 

Save the original shipping container. If the product needs to be returned for service, it should be packaged in its 
original shipping container. If the original container is damaged/unavailable, make sure the product is packed 

with at least three inches of shock-absorbing material to prevent shipping damage.

 La Marche is not responsible 

for damage caused by improper packaging of returned products. 

 

Inspection Checklist 

 

Enclosure exterior and interior is not marred or dented. 

 

There are no visibly damaged components.  

 

All internal components are secure.  

 

Printed circuit boards are firmly seated. 

 

All hardware and connections are tight.  

 

All wire terminations are secure. 

 

All items on packing list have been included. 

 

 

Handling 

Equipment  can  be  very  heavy  with  uneven  distribution  of  weight.  Use  adequate  manpower  or  equipment  for 

handling. Until the equipment is securely mounted, care must be used to prevent equipment from being accidently 

tipped over or dropped. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for A39DS

Page 1: ...on and Operation Manual This manual is subject to change without notice You may obtain the newest version of the manual at www lamarchemfg com 106 Bradrock Dr Des Plaines 60018 1967 Tel 847 299 1188 F...

Page 2: ...me in contact with any internal components Do not operate this charger outside the input and output ratings listed on the charger nameplate Do not use this charger for any purpose not described in the...

Page 3: ...ger sent back for evaluation and repair CAUTION Failure to properly file a claim for shipping damages or provide a copy of the claim to La Marche may void warranty service for any physical damages rep...

Page 4: ...1 Wall Mounting the A39DS 6 Enclosure Only 5 2 1 2 Floor Mounting the A39DS All Enclosures 6 2 2 AC Input Connections 6 2 3 DC Output Connections 8 2 4 Alarms 9 2 4 1 Understanding the Alarms Statuse...

Page 5: ...16 4 3 Reset Alarms 16 4 4 Last 10 Events 16 4 5 Manual Start Zero Volt Battery Start 16 5 Service 17 5 1 Performing Routine Maintenance 17 5 2 Troubleshooting Procedure 18 5 3 Troubleshooting Chart...

Page 6: ...ge when the battery is connected The current limit automatically defaults to 10 of the rated output and the charger timer defaults to 8 hours on start up The A39DS will Auto start upon connection of t...

Page 7: ...s To enter a submenu use the ENTER button The BACK button returns to the previous menu When making a selection the ENTER button will store the value and step back The BACK button will not save the cha...

Page 8: ...nd weight of the A39DS charger Refer to the tables below Output Voltage Frequency Ampere Rating 20 ADC 30 ADC 40 ADC 60 ADC 30 VDC 60 Hz 6 Case 175 lbs 79 4 kg 60 VDC 6 Case 130 lbs 59 kg 6 Case 190 l...

Page 9: ...convection cooling so a clearance of at least 6in 152mm of free air must be maintained on the top bottom and both sides for cooling air Maintain 36in 914mm or more of clearance at the front of the ch...

Page 10: ...times Secure the charger on bolts add appropriate mounting hardware and tighten securely Refer to the figures below for mounting dimensions and specifications NOTE All below dimensions are in inches...

Page 11: ...the floor Place the charger on the bolts add appropriate mounting hardware onto the floor mounting anchor bolts and tighten securely Refer to Figure 2 for hardware specifications and floor mounting di...

Page 12: ...lti tap charger is set for 120VAC input configuration feeder breaker should be double the size of the AC protection 120VAC configured multi tap chargers use both breaker poles in parallel Breaker Size...

Page 13: ...ents Calculating Current Carrying Capacity of Wire Table 5 Wire Size Area Table NOTE These are recommended sizes per La Marche Standards The National Electrical Code NEC and Local Wiring Codes must be...

Page 14: ...V The 60V model has a maximum output voltage setting of 60V The 90V model has a maximum output voltage setting of 90V The 150V model has a maximum output voltage setting of 150V NOTE All alarms automa...

Page 15: ...tput 10 above the reading The current limit will be set to 10 as the default The charger will slowly ramp up to the target voltage this can take up to 10 seconds Charging LED will be lit 3 1 3 Setting...

Page 16: ...nal features Figure 3 A39DS Front Panel The parameters viewable on the idle display are as follows Standard A39DS Display Sequence System DC Outputs Elapsed Time Logging Status Timer Setting Charger C...

Page 17: ...the Settings Menu If YES is selected the display will read Saving Settings the menu will be exited and settings saved If NO is selected the user is prompted to Exit without Saving From this screen if...

Page 18: ...tting or BACK to cancel Elapsed Time The Elapsed Time defaults to 8 hours on start up The charging time increments by 1 hour Select Elapsed Time and press then ENTER button Press the UP and or DOWN bu...

Page 19: ...dvanced Security Password Enable Select YES and enter 0000 Navigate to Set Password Set password to desired four digit pin Make sure to save this new number as it will be necessary to access the menu...

Page 20: ...umber will have to be set via calibration In order to change the serial number used by the software select Serial Number from the Settings menu and press the ENTER button Each digit of the serial numb...

Page 21: ...ttery Start The Manual Start menu allows the user to start the charger when the battery voltage is lower than the minimum detection voltage This feature should only be utilized 1 when the battery is d...

Page 22: ...l number and serial number Yearly 1 Confirm air vents are open Remove dust and debris from interior of unit 2 Verify all connections are tight 3 Perform a visual inspection on all internal components...

Page 23: ...he field La Marche Service Technicians are available to help with troubleshooting or with scheduling charger service When calling for a service inquiry or for troubleshooting assistance be sure to hav...

Page 24: ...Running Hot Inadequate Ventilation Ambient is Too Hot Battery Temperature Too High Insufficient Cool Down Between Charges Battery Power Demand Too Great Battery Needs to be Equalized Erratic Operatio...

Page 25: ...P368SBLxx xxxxxx Update Firmware Enter Password 0000 Update Firmware Yes No LCD Settings LCD Backlight Always ON AUTO OFF 2 mins Serial Number xxxxxx xx Set Clock Set Clock xx xx xxxx xx xx xx Reset C...

Page 26: ...ed and recharge it without clearing any protective devices ENVIROMENTAL Audible Noise Less than 65dBA at any point 5 feet from any vertical surface Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage...

Page 27: ...90V BD1 60 90 8 90 240 208 VAC 1 PH 6 300 A39DS 100 90V BD3 100 90 8 90 240 208 VAC 3 PH 8A 350 A39DS 150 90V BD3 150 90 8 90 240 208 VAC 3 PH 8A 565 A39DS 200 90V BD3 200 90 8 90 240 208 VAC 3 PH 72...

Page 28: ...23 Appendix D Document Control and Revision History Part Number 148973 Instruction Number P25 LA39DS 1 Issue ECN 23419 10 23...

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