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WARNING: IMPROPER JUMPER
CONNECTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE
TO THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY.
Configure the jumpers for your AC voltage source
(refer to the jumper diagram above). Place the AC
ring terminals on the binding posts and tighten the
post nuts.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY
CONNECT THE AC VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
CHARGER. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN
RESULT IN THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPERATE THE CHARGER WITHOUT
PROPER GROUNDING.
6. DC
OUTPUT
The DC output wires, 6 AWG or larger, are
connected on the two right-most binding posts as
labeled on the panel behind the binding posts
(positive on the left and negative on the right). The
DC cables should have quarter-inch (¼") ring
terminals for connecting them to the binding posts.
Check to make sure the polarity of the DC output
wires is the same as those connected to the battery.
The charger will not operate in a reversed polarity
condition.
WHEN CONNECTING THE DC WIRES
TO THE CHARGER WITH THE AC POWER
DISCONNECTED, A SPARK MAY OCCUR.
This is
caused by the output capacitors being charged by
the batteries. If the DC polarity is reversed, a circuit
breaker will protect the charger from internal
damage. Correct the reversed wires and push the
circuit breaker button back in. Replace the door
cover on the front of the charger after tightening all of
the binding post nuts.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE
CHARGER'S TERMINALS OR AN ELECTRIC
SHOCK COULD OCCUR. A VOLTAGE IS
PRESENT ON THE DC TERMINALS EVEN AFTER
THE AC IS DISCONNECTED BECAUSE OF THE
ENERGY STORED IN THE CAPACITOR.
7. TEMPERATURE
PROBE
The external temperature probe is an optional way of
extending battery life by using temperature
compensation. One end of the temperature probe
cable has a three-pin plug, which plugs into a
receptacle labeled TEMP PROBE on the front
of the
charger. The other end of the cable has the
temperature sensor sealed either in a terminal or
small metal box.
WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT TO MOUNT
THE TEMPERATURE PROBE ON THE
BATTERIES FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION. IF THIS CANNOT BE DONE,
LOCATE THE PROBE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE IN
THE BUNGALOW OR CABINET.
Terminal-Type Probe
The terminal-type probe should be attached to the
negative (-) battery post near the center of the battery
pack. If the threaded stud is long enough above the
battery jumper nut, attach the probe with another nut.
Torque this nut to proper speci-fications. If the stud
is too short, the nut holding the jumper wire will need
to be removed. Open or remove the load and
charging circuits to the batteries. Remove the nut
holding the jumper and add the probe, then torque
the nut to the proper specifications. Then close or
connect the load and charging circuits back to the
batteries.
Box-Type Probe
The metal box has a high performance contact
adhesive tape for attaching it to the battery. To
attach, clean a spot for the probe on the middle
battery about three inches (3") down from the top of
the battery. Make sure the spot is free of all dirt and
oil or the probe will not adhere properly. For proper
adhesion, the battery surface must be cleaned with
isopropyl alcohol. Ideal application temperature
range is between 70 and 100
°
F. Initial application to
