Turbostart
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USER GUIDE
FAQ’s
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Can I change the clamps on the charger with quick disconnects?
Yes. We recommend soldering all electrical connections where possible.
Can I run my electric water pump and cooling fan while charging?
Yes with a word of caution. There are two issues. First the charger will only provide 25A maximum charge current. Any
amperage being consumed by extra electrical loads (ie. electric water pumps, etc.) will take away from the amperage
available for battery charging. The battery charge time will be increased. In addition, the battery charger monitors the
battery voltage and time to determine when the battery is at 100% charge. Extra electrical loads on the system will
give the charger false information and therefore will prevent the charger from properly completing stage two.
Second, some electrical items can be damaged by high voltages. Data loggers, computers, and other items may lose
data or be seriously damaged if subjected to the 19.0~20.0VDC of charging voltage. We do not recommend retrieving
this information while charging. If in doubt about a particular component, consult with its manufacturer concerning
its maximum input voltage.
CAUTION:
Data loggers, computers of all sorts, and light bulbs may be damaged by the 19.0~20.0VDC of
input voltage during charging. Do not operate these items while charging. We recommend disconnecting the battery
from the system while charging.
Can I run this charger from a portable generator?
Yes with a word of caution. Since the output of the battery charger is directly proportional with the input voltage, we
recommend portable generators with automatic voltage regulation. The
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is calibrated at the
factory assuming 120VAC, 60Hz or 230VAC, 60Hz. Deviations from these voltages will cause deviations in the output
voltage and overall performance.
How many batteries can I recharge at one time with the
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?
This depends on the size of the batteries. All batteries in the bank must be of the same type and size. In addition,
the
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is expecting the battery bank to be at full charge in 10hrs or less. Therefore the size of the
batteries and their depth of discharge will play a role in the answer here. If you were charging all Turbo Start 16V AGM
batteries with a size of 50Ah at 100% discharged, you can charge up to four in parallel in 10hrs.