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Use only deep-cycle batteries in your house battery bank.

Only similar batteries should be connected together in one bank. Do not

connect old and new batteries together or wet and gel cell batteries
together.

Always use properly sized terminals and cables for your interconnecting

battery cables.

Starter battery and house battery banks should not be mixed in the

same bank.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Summary of Contents for Digital echo-charge

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Xantrex Digital echo charge Battery Charger Digital echo charge...

Page 2: ...charge the starter or auxiliary battery For your convenience service is available world wide by qualified service centers If you have any questions about your Digital echo charge please contact Xantre...

Page 3: ...charge is designed to work on 12 VDC or 24 VDC systems The Digital echo charge is a voltage follower following the three stage charge modes of the Freedom Charger This method protects the starter batt...

Page 4: ...ed together in one bank Do not connect old and new batteries together or wet and gel cell batteries together Always use properly sized terminals and cables for your interconnecting battery cables Star...

Page 5: ...has occurred No special handling is necessary however care should be used to avoid dropping the unit or exposing it to dust and moisture Needed for Installation Flat head and Phillips screwdrivers Wir...

Page 6: ...he wire connections to the batteries Select a location that is within two feet of the house battery and within two feet of the starter battery for maximum charging current Mount the unit using the hol...

Page 7: ...e house battery bank positive red terminal A 20 amp fuse in this line protects the wire Use 12 gauge wire to extend wire if needed Avoid using long connec tion wires The longer the wires the less curr...

Page 8: ...INSTALLATION WARNING Never disconnect battery cables while the charger is in operation 8 To Ground INVERTER CHARGER echo charge STARTER BATTERY HOUSE BATTERY FUSE...

Page 9: ...rge current will decrease maintaining a float condition The starter battery will be fully charged without overcharging No load current drain on the house bank is less than 50 milli amps If the input v...

Page 10: ...well ventilated location An elevated temperature may cause the Operation LED to glow red and turn the echo charge OFF When the temperature cools down the LED will return to green and the Digital echo...

Page 11: ...er than 2 volts the Digital echo charge will reduce the charge current If the difference is greater than 10 volts the Digital echo charge will shut off and the green LED will blink 2 Check the connect...

Page 12: ...ating current are shorepower generator power inverter power or household current Ampere Amp A The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through a circuit Ampere hour Amp Hr Ah A unit of mea...

Page 13: ...LED Light Emitting Diode Indicator light NEC National Electric Code Negative Designating or pertaining to electrical potential The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during disch...

Page 14: ...and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are...

Page 15: ...TREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTOR...

Page 16: ...se have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and...

Page 17: ...will automatically reset L E D O M V 2 1 e g r a h c o h c e V 4 2 e g r a h c o h c e y r e t t a B e s u o H t u p n I N O t u p t u O s t l o V 0 7 1 o t 0 3 1 s t l o V 0 3 3 o t 0 6 2 F F O t u...

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