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charger is different. It employs a circuit that produces an extremely well-filtered d.c.
output. Therefore the charger is able to power virtually any d.c. powered device
(within the unit's rating) without the battery attached in-line (if, for instance, the
battery must be removed for any purpose and a.c. is still available). All but the most
sensitive d.c. powered electronic devices will function as normally as if powered by
a battery. In addition, the current limiting circuitry enables the charger to handle the
high start-up surges associated with inductive loads, such as d.c. motors in radar
sets.

INSTALLATION NOTES

VI) TROUBLESHOOTING

CONDITION

A. Batteries not coming up
to full charge.

1. Extremely discharged
batteries requiring long
recharge time.

1. Turn off all d.c. loads
and allow charger 24-48
hours to recharge
batteries.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

2. Charger limiting its
output due to overload or
over temperature
conditions.

2. Reduce d.c. load and/or
determine cause of over
temperature state (See
section III B, “Location”)

3. Fan not operating
properly, or filter clogged,
causing charger to protect
against over-heating by
reducing power output

3. Clean or replace
clogged fan filter or
replace fan if necessary

B. Charger continues to
charge at 3 amps or more-
-does not taper back in
charge.

1. d.c load still connected
to batteries. (Not a
problem condition)

1. Turn off main battery
switch to d.c electrical
panel or turn off all d.c.
loads if you wish to
confirm charger will
output minimal amperage
to fully charged batteries.

2. Check for shorted cell
in all wet lead-acid
batteries using a
hydrometer. Replace
battery if cell is shorted.
Refer to manufacturer for
testing maintenance-free
batteries.

2. Bad cell in one of the
batteries to which the
charger is connected.

C. Charger does not
charge.

1. Blown input fuse.

1. Replace fuse with
another of correct value.
Check to see if a.c input
select switch is in proper
position. Check to see if
input fuse value is correct
for input a.c voltage.

2. Charger is not receiving
a.c. input voltage or is not
receiving correct a.c. input
voltage.

2. Using a voltmeter,
confirm a.c. input voltage,
check input connections.
Confirm a.c. input select
switch is in correct position
or correct a.c. connector/
adaptor is installed.

Warning: Do Not replace the gray slotted cap of the fuseholder without a fuse
installed. It will not be retrievable. If this occurs, contact the factory.

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Summary of Contents for Phase Three PT-CE Series

Page 1: ...y does not apply to damage through accident negligence misuse abuse or normal wear and tear Further this warranty does not cover products that have been altered or modified from their original sale co...

Page 2: ...detailed later in this manual Three step smart charging bulk absorption float Gel cell lead acid switch selects optimum charge float voltages based on battery type Multiple output banks charge indepen...

Page 3: ...wise damaged take it to a qualified serviceman 11 Do not disassemble the charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is necessary Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec...

Page 4: ...D CABLE CLAMP except PT 70CE and PT 24 35CE 1 INPUT POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF PT 70CE and PT 24 35CE only 1 INPUT FUSE FOR 115V a c APPLICATIONS 230V a c FUSE INSTALLED 1 a c INPUT WIRING COVER PT 70CE...

Page 5: ...ified service personnel should access the output terminals of the charger Pull off the black plastic terminal cover at the bottom of the front panel to expose the d c output terminals and attach d c w...

Page 6: ...ng conditions If the d c fuse s blow this may indicate a reverse polarity hook up or an internal short Always disconnect a c to the charger before checking fuses To check or replace the d c fuse the c...

Page 7: ...reen or Green with Yellow Stripe a c Ground safety earth As shipped from the factory the charger is set up for 230V a c input For 115V a c applications you must 1 Slide the recessed 115 230 input sele...

Page 8: ...se Replacement The a c input of your charger is protected by an input fuse The input fuseholder is located near the bottom of the unit on the left side 20 and 40 amp models or on the bottom of the uni...

Page 9: ...remote panel Note The PT CE charger is able to deliver its full rated output current while in the float mode Installation Note The time out circuit of the PT CE charger has been set at about 8 10 hou...

Page 10: ...ng in excessive loss of electrolyte Conversely if the batteries are in a consistently cool environment they may be chronically undercharged resulting in sulfation of the battery plates Either of these...

Page 11: ...er function plug in PCB which is located on the right side of the charger Locate TP1 and TP2 4 Route the two control wires of the timer through the bottom of the cover assembly and solder the ends to...

Page 12: ...he lower left hand corner of the charger front panel B Constant Versus Occasional Use In general it is recommended that the charger be left connected continuously to the a c distribution system so tha...

Page 13: ...cing power output 3 Clean or replace clogged fan filter or replace fan if necessary B Charger continues to charge at 3 amps or more does not taper back in charge 1 d c load still connected to batterie...

Page 14: ...a problem condition Verify proper operation by pressing reinitialize button on optional remote panel and applying a large d c load C Charger does not charge continued VII SPECIFICATIONS INPUT RANGE AL...

Page 15: ...s and scrub the battery with a baking soda solution Rinse with fresh water and dry with a clean cloth You may wish to purchase a set of terminal post corrosion prevention rings These are alkali satura...

Page 16: ...an accurate voltage reading on the output of the charger with no batteries attached This is checked merely to ensure that you do not have an open circuit on the output The battery charger has a therm...

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