Merritt GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Breakaway Battery Charger Installation Instructions for: ABCD
(Accelerated Battery Charging Device) Tow Charger
11-2
BATTERY DATA CHART
• P/N 2023-5 amp/hr-max
• 12 VOLT
• 5 amp/hr - max discharge current 20 hr.
rate = 250 mA
• Maximum discharge current = 40 amps
• Maximum charge must be limited to
1.2 amps
• Length = 3.54” Width = 2.76”
Height = 4.13” Weight = 3.8 lbs.
Terminals: Fasten Tab .187” x .032”
• Service Life:
Under normal operation conditions, 4-5
years in standby applications or 200 -
1000 charges/discharges cycles
depending upon depth of discharge and
rate of charge.
IMPORTANT.
1. Check condition of battery prior to
installation and prior to each trip.
2. Improper installation of the breakaway
battery will destroy the brake control.
The negative (-) terminal must attach to
ground and positive (+) terminal must
attach to the breakaway switch.
3. Check your breakaway system
periodically to insure that wiring and
connections are secure. A short or an
open circuit can result in a no-brake
condition.
4. If excessive discharging of the
breakaway battery occurs, check battery
and recharge using a heavy duty two
stage/maintenance charger. If using a
commercial (AC to DC) make certain the
12 volt charge is limited to 1.2 amps or
less.
5. The breakaway battery charger is
connected to the ( BLACK) clearance
light circuit. Therefore the breakaway
battery charges only when the clearance
lights are on.