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Figure 2
Notes:
Note 1:
AC stranded wire (see Table 1)
(AC connections may differ on
actual units).
Note 2:
DC stranded wire (see Table 2)
Note 3:
External fuse/circuit breaker.
(see Paragraph 6.9 and Coast
GuardReg. 33CDFR183
subpart I.)
Note 4:
Reverse Battery Protection
fuse(s). (Will only blow if
battery is attached to
converter in reverse)
PD2020 & PD2030 are
supplied with one 30 AMP
Automotive type (ATC) fuse.
PD2040, PD2050 & PD2060
are supplied with two 30 AMP
Automotive type (ATC) fuses.
PD2080 is supplied with
Three 30 AMP Automotive
Type (ATC) Fuses.
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6. OPERATING
THE
INTELI-POWER MARINE
CONVERTER/CHARGER
6.1
Always follow all precautions in the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS in Part 1 of this manual.
6.2
PROPER OPERATION
When properly installed and connected, the
INTELI-POWER
MARINE
converter/charger will monitor the battery condition then
automatically select one of it’s three operating modes to provide the
correct charging level.
NORMAL MODE:
In the normal mode the output voltage is set at 13.6 volts DC. This
voltage provides good charging rates and low water usage.
BOOST MODE:
If the
INTELI-POWER MARINE
converter/charger senses the
battery voltage has dropped below a preset level, the system
automatically switches into the Boost Mode. In this mode the charge
voltage is increased to 14.4 volts for a period of approximately 4
hours.
TRICKLE MODE:
When the
INTELI-POWER MARINE
converter/charger senses that
there has been no significant battery usage for a period of
approximately 30 hours the charge voltage is automatically reduced
to 13.2 volts DC for minimal water usage until the unit senses usage
of the electrical system.
EQUALIZATION MODE:
When the charger is in the Storage Mode, the microprocessor
automatically equalizes the battery by increasing the charging
voltage to 14.4 volts for 15 minutes every 21 hours. This causes the
battery to gas for a short time and re-mixes the electrolyte to prevent
the buildup of sulfation on the battery plates.
6.3
INTERNAL FUSE REPLACEMENT
The
INTELI-POWER MARINE
converter/charger has one, two or
three user replaceable fuses located behind the access panel. The
fuse(s) will blow ONLY in the event of a battery being connected to
the unit in reverse. To change the fuse(s), remove the screws
securing the access panel and open the panel. The fuse(s) are located
directly above the negative battery terminal inside the unit. Replace
the fuse(s) with only the same type and rating, 30 Amp ATC fuse(s).
