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BATTERY EQUALIZER                                                                     OWNER’S MANUAL

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VoltMaster

 Battery Equalizer

Family 1

Family 2

Family 3

Family 4        Family 5

60-10B

60-100C

60-60

65-60

66-60

60-20A

60-100D

60-60M

65-60M

66-80

60-50A

60-100E

60-80

65-80

66-100

60-50E

60-100

65-100

60-50M

Table of Contents

Introduction………………………………………………….………………… 2

Specifications…………………………………………………….………….… 3

Theory of Operation……………...…………………………………………… 4

Typical Applications…………………………...…………….…………..…… 5

Installation Instructions………………………….………...…………………. 7

Testing and Troubleshooting………………………………………………… 9

Warranty……………………………………………………………………….. 15

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2 4 V

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Summary of Contents for VoltMaster 60-10B

Page 1: ...ily 4 Family 5 60 10B 60 100C 60 60 65 60 66 60 60 20A 60 100D 60 60M 65 60M 66 80 60 50A 60 100E 60 80 65 80 66 100 60 50E 60 100 65 100 60 50M Table of Contents Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Theory of Operation 4 Typical Applications 5 Installation Instructions 7 Testing and Troubleshooting 9 Warranty 15 12 V 24 V G N D ...

Page 2: ...ttery Equalizer connects to the 24 volt 12 volt and ground terminals of the battery system When the 12 volt loads require power the Battery Equalizer ensures that the current is taken equally from both batteries and that the voltages of the two batteries are kept equal This equalization ensures extended battery life and provides a stable 12 volt supply for operating accessories Parallel Equalizers...

Page 3: ...ounting Location Mount on a flat surface close to the batteries to allow short cable runs Vertical mounting with terminals down is recommended Location should be protected from battery acid and gases 2 3 lbs 5 0 lbs 7 0 lbs 9 5 lbs 6 0 lbs 6 6 lbs 6 6 lbs 6 0 lbs 6 3 lbs 6 3 lbs Weights 7 0 lbs 7 6 lbs 7 6 lbs Unlisted models Model 60 60M and 65 60M have built in EM 70 Electrical System Voltage Mo...

Page 4: ...s the voltage balance and therefore the charge acceptance rate of each battery Family 3 and Family 4 Equalizers hold Battery A and B voltages to within 0 05 volts under light loads and to within 0 1 volts at full rated load Family 1 and Family 2 models hold Battery A and B voltages to within 0 10 volts under light loads and to within 0 50 volts under full rated load When the voltage of Battery A i...

Page 5: ...ing small adjustments to keep the batteries in balance Scenario 2 Both 24 volt and 12 volt loads present alternator is OFF The Battery Equalizer will insure that both batteries will discharge at the same rate even if different loads are present Scenario 3 Both 24 volt and 12 volt loads present alternator is ON The alternator provides 24 volt power to the battery system and to the 24 volt loads The...

Page 6: ...ACH 24V ALT _ 24V VANNER Battery Equalizer 12V GND 12V Battery B 12V Battery A 12V 12 Volt Loads VANNER DC to AC Inverter 120VAC To AC Loads 24 Volt Loads 24V F2 F1 MARINE ENGINE BATTERY SYSTEM HOUSE BATTERY SYSTEM 24V VANNER Battery Equalizer 12V GND 12V Battery B 12V Battery A 12V 12 Volt Loads 24V 24V ALT _ 24V VANNER Battery Equalizer 12V GND 12V Battery B 12V Battery A 24V VANNER DC to AC Inv...

Page 7: ...taining batteries or flammable materials Safety goggles should always be worn when working near batteries Mounting Location The Equalizer may be mounted in any orientation however the recommended orientation for optimum heat dissipation is vertical It is recommended that the wiring terminals be down to prevent the possibility of a falling metal object shorting the terminals Do not mount in zero cl...

Page 8: ...attery Disconnect Switch 24V VANNER Battery Equalizer 12V GND 12V Battery B 12V Battery A 12V 12 Volt Loads Radio 24 Volt Loads 24V 24V ALT _ HIGH CURRENT DIODE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH F2 F1 The system must be wired as shown to prevent Reverse Polarity Damage to polarity sensitive12 volt loads and Family 1 and Family 2 Equalizers while the ground side disconnect switch is open The equalizer s GN...

Page 9: ... 32 7 13 1 10 9 8 2 6 5 3 3 1 0 191930333 82 9 41 4 16 6 13 8 10 4 8 3 4 1 2 0 191930346 105 5 52 7 21 1 17 6 13 2 10 5 5 3 Fuse F1 20 amp 30 amp 80 amp 80 amp 100 amp 125 amp 250 amp Fuse F2 10 amp 15 amp 35 amp 40 amp 50 amp 80 amp 150 amp Crimp the ring terminals using Molex tool 192840002 14ga 192840001 10 12ga 192840035 2 8ga phone 813 521 2700 and AC Terminal tool model 0280 6 ga and larger ...

Page 10: ...t same 12 volt lamp between the 12 and GND terminals of the Equalizer The lamp should light and stay lit If the lamp does not light the light then goes out or the light dims the Equalizer requires repair 4 Further verification may be made by measuring the voltages on the Equalizer terminals Be certain that the lamp used earlier is connected between the 12 and GND terminals 5 Measure the voltage be...

Page 11: ... occur during bus maintenance it is recommended that the service personnel verify the circuit breaker is IN before releasing the bus for service and the tour bus operator do the same in his walk around Q What are some known conditions that could cause Battery Equalizer problems A1 Corrosive liquids or water forced into the Battery Equalizer s case from high pressure spray cleaning could shorten th...

Page 12: ...hts 3 Measure the input voltage between the 24 and GND posts of the equalizer This voltage should be between 25 5 volts and 29 0 volts If it isn t then check the alternator and 24 volt voltage regulator circuits 4 Zero the DC Clamp on ammeter as needed 5 Put the jaws of the clamp on ammeter around all wires connected to the equalizer 12 volt terminal stud 6 Observe the DC amperage out of the equal...

Page 13: ...re the DC connection sequence is not an issue Family 3 4 and 5 Equalizers will not function properly unless all three battery connections are made Battery A and Battery B voltages both must be above 8 volts for the unit to turn ON Any combination of Family 1 Family 3 Family 4 and Family 5 models may be operated in parallel Please note that the 24V 12V and GND stud position and orientation are diff...

Page 14: ...lance If Battery A voltage falls below approximately 8 volts the equalizer will shut itself OFF To correct the overload condition the 12 volt load must be reduced or the equalizer capacity must be increased Trouble Shooting an Engine No Start Situation Situation A coach has dead batteries and won t start while jump starting The coach is equipped with a 24 volt starting and charging system a 12 vol...

Page 15: ...no other warranties that extend beyond those described on the face of this warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Vanner does not undertake responsibility to any purchaser of its product for any undertaking representation or warranty made by any dealers or distributors selling its products beyond those herein...

Page 16: ...ATTERY EQUALIZER OWNER S MANUAL 16 Vanner Incorporated 4282 Reynolds Drive Hilliard Ohio 43026 1 800 AC POWER 1 800 227 6937 Tel 614 771 2718 Fax 614 771 4904 www vanner com e mail pwrsales vanner com Part Number D98761 July 15 2002 Printed in U S A ...

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