Victron energy Bluesolar-10, Manual

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Equalize Charge
WARNING: Risk of explosion!
Equalizing a flooded battery can produce explosive gases, good ventilation of the
battery box is therefore necessary.
NOTE: Equipment damage!
Equalization may increase battery voltage to a level that is damaging to sensitive DC
loads. Ensure that the allowable input voltage of the loads is greater than the
equalize charging set point voltage.
NOTE: Equipment damage!
Over-charging and excessive gassing may damage the battery plates and activate
material.
Excessive equalizing charge may cause damage. Please carefully review the specific
requirements of the battery used in the system.
Certain types of batteries benefit from periodic equalizing charge, which will stir the
electrolyte and balance battery voltage.
Only if the battery has been over discharged, the solar controller will automatically
turn to equalize charging, and the equalize stage will remain on during 120 minutes.
4.3 LED Indicators
Charging Status LED indicator Battery Status LED indicator
Figure 4-2 LED indicators
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Charging status indicator
GREEN ON whenever sunlight is available for battery charging,
GREEN FAST FLASHING in case of system over voltage.
Please refer to section 5 for troubleshooting.