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7) Check frequently on the batteries once the equalize mode begins. Always
wear protective clothing and eye protection when checking on the condition of
your batteries.
Initialize equalization by pressing the EQLZ key while the charger is in normal
operation. You will be prompted to read these instructions; you may then press
either OK to proceed, or EXIT to resume normal charger operation. Upon
pressing OK, you will be asked to specify the duration of the equalize charge
(time will not begin counting until the charger actually reaches the equalize
setpoint). You may enter a value of 0 to 255 minutes (the default is 60
minutes); check with your battery manufacturer for help in determining the
proper duration. Press OK to proceed, or EXIT to abort equalization and
resume normal charger operation.
The controller will revert to MPPT mode when OK is pressed if it is not already
in that mode, and will begin to deliver full power to the batteries in an attempt
to bring their voltage up to the equalize setpoint. EQSET will appear on the third
line of the display, with a scrolling asterisk and the percent sign to the right.
With adequate charging current, the equalize setpoint will soon be met and the
controller will enter the equalize mode (EQLZ will replace MPPT on the display).
Upon entering the equalize mode, the timer will begin counting down, and the
scrolling asterisk on the screen will be replaced by a number which represents
the percent of equalization completed. The controller will remain in the equalize
mode, and will continue to count down time, even if the battery voltage falls
below the equalize setpoint. To ensure that the battery voltage is maintained as
close as possible to the setpoint, invoke the equalize mode only when there will
be adequate sunlight (and thus enough charging current) for the duration of
the procedure.
If equalization is successful, the controller will exit the equalize mode at 100%
completion, will resume normal charger operation, and EQEND will be appear
on the third line of the display. Pressing the EQLZ key again will clear EQEND
from the display.
If equalization is not successful because the controller entered sleep mode
before the equalize setpoint voltage was met, or because the equalize opera-
tion was unable to complete before sleep mode was entered, EQERR will appear
on the third line of the display when the controller reawakens, along with the