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Warranty Terms

What does this warranty cover?

This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in
workmanship and materials in your Xantrex Truecharge 10. This warranty lasts for a Warranty
Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user
customer.

This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of
the Warranty Period.

What will Xantrex do?

Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you
notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex through
inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.

Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and
building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or
improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty
continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the
return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed
from repaired products become the property of Xantrex.

Xantrex covers both parts 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 excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on
freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada.

How do you get service?

If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are
unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex
directly at:

Phone: 

1 800 670 0707 (toll free in North America) 1 604 422 2777 (direct)

Fax: 

1 604 420 2145

Email: 

[email protected]

Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy
described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional
Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be
repaired at one of these facilities.

In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must
not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.

Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:

The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end
user, or

The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
status, or

The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty

What does this warranty not cover?

This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the
removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not
apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:
a)

the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or

Summary of Contents for Truecharge TC10

Page 1: ...TC10 Owner s Manual Xantrex Truecharge 10 Battery Charger TM...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...ry of Operation 7 Important Safety Instructions 10 Permanent Installation 13 Battery Charging Safety 15 Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions 16 Operating Instructions 17 Care and Mainte...

Page 4: ...R SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR...

Page 5: ...UTION and WARNING statements in this manual and on the Truecharge 10 Truecharge 10 Features The Truecharge 10 is a true smart charger that automatically provides the correct charge cycle for modern se...

Page 6: ...e charger for the charging characteristics of the new sealed lead acid gel batteries or for the charging characteristics of conventional flooded batteries By setting the switch correctly before you be...

Page 7: ...FET transistors These transistors also control the charging current and voltage through a process called pulse width modulation PWM The average value of the voltage or current is controlled by varying...

Page 8: ...harging current is steadily decreased When the charging current has decreased to approximately one ampere the battery is fully charged At this point the Truecharge 10 transfers to its final step known...

Page 9: ...vels The Truecharge 10 completes the absorption charge and goes to float mode when one of the following two conditions are met Charger output current has dropped below one ampere flooded type batterie...

Page 10: ...plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire an...

Page 11: ...fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touch ing eyes while working near the battery If battery aci...

Page 12: ...while the battery is being charged Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic material as a fan 3 Clean the battery terminals and ensure that connections are...

Page 13: ...g bilge water 2 Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C the cooler the better 3 Ventilated Do not operate the charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any...

Page 14: ...ll in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment Temporary Mounting The Truecharge 10 may be temporarily mounted during charging...

Page 15: ...block If negative post is grounded as in most systems see the next item If the positive post is grounded see item 7 6 For a negative grounded system connect POSITIVE RED clip from the battery charger...

Page 16: ...he AC power to the charger first then disconnect the negative BLACK charger clip while you are as far away from the battery as possible Disconnect the positive RED charger clip last 6 See the operatin...

Page 17: ...battery follow these steps 1 If possible disconnect all loads from the battery by removing battery cables by opening a battery disconnect switch or by switch ing loads off 2 Set the BATTERY TYPE sele...

Page 18: ...l The Truecharge 10 is protected against reverse connection It will not begin charging if the battery is incorrectly connected 6 The Truecharge 10 will now start charging the battery as indicated by t...

Page 19: ...10 will be 80 80 7 5 hours 850 Care and Maintenance Your Truecharge 10 contains solid state electronic components that require no maintenance The best care you can give your Truecharge 10 is to prote...

Page 20: ...a r s i y r e t t a b f I l l i w t i f i e e s o t s r u o h 8 r o f d e t c e n n o c g n i g r a h c t r a t s t n s e o d y r e t t a b f I r e v o c e r d n a d e g a m a d y l b a b o r p s i t...

Page 21: ...ii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires t...

Page 22: ...ICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE...

Page 23: ...ase ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging 2 Include the followin...

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Page 25: ...ending on setting Input voltage 120 VAC nominal 90 135 VAC 50 60 Hz Efficiency 85 Weight 3 lbs 1 4 kg Dimensions L x W x H 9 x 6 5 x 2 75 23 cm x 16 5 cm x 7 cm Output Fuse 15 A 32 V automotive blade...

Page 26: ...Xantrex Technology Inc Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService xantrex com www xantrex com 445 0071 01 01 Rev 3 Printed in China...

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