Operating Instructions
2
01583G
patented electronic circuit turns the charger on and
off automatically.
Batteries used on industrial equipment are subjected
to severe deep-cycle duty on a daily basis. For this
reason, it is important that only deep-cycle batteries
be used.
CAUTION: THIS CHARGER IS FOR USE
ONLY ON 12 CELL 50-150 AMP HR (20 HR.
RATE), 2.38-2.50 VOLTS PER CELL MAXIMUM
VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE, DEEP-CYCLE
BATTERY SYSTEMS. THIS CHARGER IS FOR
USE ON REPLACEABLE ELECTROLYTE OR GEL
CELL AND SEALED "MAINTENANCE FREE"
DEEP-CYCLE BATTERIES. "BATTERY TYPE"
SWITCH MUST BE SET TO THE PROPER TYPE
OF BATTERY. BATTERIES IMPROPERLY
MATCHED WITH CHARGER MAY BURST,
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO
BATTERIES OR CHARGER.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Circuit breaker or fuse protection in the 120 volt AC
outlet to which the charger is to be plugged should
allow 10 amps per charger. Do not overload
electrical outlet. Use of an extension cord with the
charger should be avoided unless absolutely
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could
result in risk of fire and electric shock. If an
extension cord is needed, use a three-conductor,
No. 14 AWG (or larger) cord with ground, properly
wired, in good electrical condition and keep as short
as possible. Make sure that the pins on the plug of
the extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as that of the plug on the battery charger.
Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress. Do not operate the battery charger with a
damaged cord or plug. Do not operate the battery
charger if it received a sharp blow, was dropped or
otherwise damaged in any manner. Refer to a
qualified service agent.
Provide adequate ventilation for both batteries and
charger. The convection-cooled design requires an
unobstructed flow of cooling air for proper operation.
Keep all charger ventilation openings at least two
inches (2") (5.08cm) away from walls and other
objects. Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other
material to cover charger.
WARNING: CHARGERS CAN IGNITE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. DO
NOT USE NEAR FUELS, GRAIN DUST,
SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLES.
WARNING: KEEP DRY; DO NOT EXPOSE TO
RAIN OR SPRAY. FOR STORAGE, KEEP IN A
BUILDING. REPLACE WORN, CUT, OR
DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORDS AND PLUGS
IMMEDIATELY.
AC INPUT AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The charger must be connected to a 90-125 or 180-
250 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz, single phase AC power
source. This charger is equipped with an AC
voltage selector switch that allows you to change the
input AC voltage for the application required. The
selector switch is located on the back of the charger.
To operate in the 90-125 volt AC range, the switch
should read "115V" and to operate in the 180-250
volt AC range, the switch should read "230V".
Charger is equipped with an IEC 320 AC power inlet
receptacle. An AC power cord having an IEC 320
molded connected into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
DANGER: NEVER ALTER AC CORD OR
PLUG PROVIDED. IF IT WILL NOT FIT OUTLET,
HAVE PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. IMPROPER
CONNECTION CAN RESULT IN RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHARGER AC
RECEPTACLE AND EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUND THROUGH THE AC CORD TO THE
OUTLET GROUND.
DANGER: IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
BATTERY TYPE
Battery manufacturers frequently use the same
battery cases for different battery types.
Replaceable liquid electrolyte deep-cycle batteries
have removable cell caps. Water electrolyzed by
discharging and charging the battery is replaced
through these openings.
Non-removable cell caps generally distinguish gel
cell and sealed "maintenance-free" deep-cycle
batteries. The physical appearance of the battery
case is frequently the same as that of a replacement
liquid electrolyte battery though the cell caps are
generally not removable.
Refer to the battery manufacturer information panel
on the battery case to determine the type battery
you have. If the information panel is missing or not
