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TAL 201 (L) Rev. 1 - 10002461
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
Pay close attention to Warnings and
Cautions in this manual. A WARNING
describes a condition that may cause
severe personal injury or death if
allowed to happen. A CAUTION
describes a condition that may cause
the cap lamp or other property to be
damaged if allowed to happen.
1
The cap lamp and charging sys-
tems will perform as designed
only if used and maintained
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Supervisors and
users must read and understand
these instructions before trying to
use or service this product. We
encourage our customers to write
or call their MSA distributor or call
MSA Customer Service for infor-
mation on this product before
using it. To reach the nearest MSA
office, call 1-800-MSA-2222 dur-
ing normal business hours, or 1-
800-MSA-5555 after hours or in
emergencies.
2. Do not alter, modify, or substitute
any components without the
approval of MSA.
3. Inspect and maintain the charger
according to MSA’s instructions.
Repairs must be made by properly
trained personnel only.
4. Even though the battery may be
left “on charge” indefinitely, doing
so may cause internal gases to
vent, which may lead to accumu-
lation of combustible gases in the
lamp room. Install the charger in
an adequately ventilated room.
DESCRIPTION
MSA’s 5 & 10 unit Power Builder
TM
chargers are designed to recharge
MSA’s Luminator
TM
and Luminator
Plus
TM
batteries. The charger is
equipped with a variable rate, factory-
set program controlled by a micro-
processor that maximizes recharge
capacity in the shortest amount of
time. The charge indicator is an easy -
to - read LED display; Red and Green
lights show charge status.
The MSA Power Builder Battery
Charger is also a “float” charger,
which means that the battery will not
be overcharged if left in charge mode
over long periods of time.
INSTALLATION
1. The charger assembly may be
installed in the following ways:
• table or bench top,
• configured with multiple
assemblies into a free standing
rack using the mounting kit p/n
10002465,
• mounted to a wall using the 3
holes in the rear of the assem-
bly using 3/8 inch diameter min-
imum bolts securely anchored
into the wall (anchoring system
must be able to support the
charger plus 10 cap lamps
weighing approximately 5 lb.
each).
2. Each charger has a standard 6
foot, 3 conductor cable for con-
nection to the main power supply.
The cord is supplied less plug and
the user is responsible for supply-
ing the proper connection. For
clarification of plug type and AC
circuit requirements please con-
sult with qualified electrical power
personnel or standards.
3. Both chargers are set for 230 VAC
operation. For operation from 115
VAC the following steps must be
taken before charging:
• the voltage selector switch,
located inside the charger panel
on the right side, must be set for
115 VAC.
Operating the charger from 230
VAC while switched for 115 VAC will
permanently damage the charger
transformer and the transformer
will need to be replaced.
• The 5A fuse located adjacent to
the voltage selector switch must
be changed to the 10A fuse
supplied for operation at 115
VAC. See replacing fuse section.
• the plug must be changed (or
adapted for International
usage) to match the mating
outlet. For clarification of plug
type and AC circuit require-
ments please consult with
qualified electrical power per-
sonnel or standards.
Description/Installation
Technical Data
Charging Method
Automatic constant current / constant potential
Initial Charging Current
2.5 A max.
Charging Voltage
5.3VDC switching to 5.0VDC (float mode 4.6VDC)
Charging time
Approximately 8 hrs. (after 8 hour discharge w/Ultralight lamp)
Supply Voltage
115/230 VAC +/-10%, single phase, 50/60 Hz, fused for 10A/5A
Power Consumption
5 unit - 350 WATTS, 10 unit - 700 WATTS
Dimensions
Length:
1180mm (46.5 in.)
Width:
190mm (6.5 in.)
Height:
260mm (10.25 in.)
Weight (10 Unit):
15 kg (33 lbs.)
Voltage Selector
Fuse Holder
Power Indicator
Battery Station Guides
LED Lights
Positive
Charging
Terminal
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