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Notice of Copyright

Xantrex Truecharge 10TB Multistage Battery Charger

 © October 2002 Xantrex

International. All rights reserved.

Truecharge is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered
trademark of Xantrex International.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC.
(“XANTREX”)

(a)

MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR 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 INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT
ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH
INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

October 2002, Revision 2

Part Number

445-0091-01-01Rev. 2

Contact Information

Web: www.xantrex.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free) 1 604 422 2777 (direct)
Fax: 1 604 420 2145

Summary of Contents for Truecharge TC10TB

Page 1: ...Xantrex Truecharge 10TB Multistage Battery Charger TC10TB Owner s Manual TM...

Page 2: ...tures 5 4 0 Installation Procedure 6 4 1 Choosing a Location 6 4 2 Mounting the Truecharge 7 4 3 Connecting the DC Wiring 7 4 4 Connecting the AC Wiring 10 4 5 Selecting the Correct Battery Type 11 4...

Page 3: ...FICIENCY OR 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 CONSEQU...

Page 4: ...hmode power conversion technology the Truecharge 10TB outperforms traditional battery chargers several times its size even under conditions of marginal AC power Its sophisticated proprietary microproc...

Page 5: ...le There are no user serviceable parts inside 4 Disconnect all AC and DC power at its source prior to cleaning or removing the wiring cover to access wiring terminals or the internal fuse 5 Switch off...

Page 6: ...ntilated in accordance with all codes applicable to the installation 3 For flooded batteries check acid level periodically and fill with distilled water per manufacturer s instructions to reduce the r...

Page 7: ...harger would take Automatic switchover to Absorption Charge mode as the battery nears full charge In this mode output voltage is held absolutely constant to ensure the battery absorbs its full charge...

Page 8: ...capability even when the AC line voltage has fallen to 90 volts where many other chargers no longer function Pure DC output without the current pulsations common to traditional chargers This results...

Page 9: ...the unit must be provided in order for proper cooling air flow If mounting in a closed compartment ventilation holes to allow free air flow must be provided Safe To avoid corrosion and for general sa...

Page 10: ...ires When charging two batteries use only the longest positive wire and the negative wire to arrive at the Total Wire Length in the table Follow these steps and Figure 1 to connect the DC wiring to yo...

Page 11: ...Truecharge 10TB Owner s Manual 8 Figure 1 AC and DC Connections...

Page 12: ...s fasten the ring terminal attached to the black wire to the terminal and the ring terminal attached to the red wire to either of the terminals For a two battery system connect the second red wire to...

Page 13: ...right hand wire clamp previously installed in step 2 Section 4 3 and trim the wires so about 6 15 cm of length protrudes inside the Truecharge wiring compartment 3 Strip 5 16 8 mm of insulation from...

Page 14: ...artment panel to guard against inadvertent changes A pointed object such as a ballpoint pen will be needed to reach through a small access hole to move the switch lever If Flooded battery s are being...

Page 15: ...r 4 Switch on AC power to the charger and switch on the 15 amp breaker installed in section 4 4 Also switch on the power switch if this optional item was installed 5 The Bulk status light will switch...

Page 16: ...ry type and position of the battery selector switch the Truecharge enters its absorption charge mode 4 When the battery voltage under full bulk charge approaches the point where battery gassing can be...

Page 17: ...front panel charging status lights are provided to allow monitoring of battery charging status Referring to charging modes described in section 5 1 the status light functions are as follows Sequential...

Page 18: ...simple formula can be used to establish the approximate expected charging time Where Depth of Discharge is the percentage of charge that has been used 0 is fully charged and 100 is completely discharg...

Page 19: ...liquids it will continue to function indefinitely with no additional maintenance Should any of the above liquids contact the Truecharge immediately switch off and disconnect the AC power and wipe the...

Page 20: ...rews that attach it to the Truecharge 3 Locate the fuses just inside the upper left corner of the wiring compartment 4 Pull each fuse directly toward the Truecharge s mounting surface to remove them f...

Page 21: ...i h s a l f s u o u n i t n o c f I s r u o h y l e k i l t s o m s i y r e t t a b e h t s e u n i t n o c e g r a h c a t p e c c a t o n n a c d n a d e g a m a d y r e t t a b e c a l p e R d e l...

Page 22: ...u o h 4 2 r e t f a n e v e n o e s u a C e l b i s s o P y d e m e R d e t s e g g u S s i y t i c a p a c y r e t t a b l a t o T d e d n e m m o c e r e h t n a h t r e h g i h s r u o H e r e p m...

Page 23: ...Xantrex directly at Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 604 422 2777 outside of North America Fax 1 604 420 2145 Email CustomerService xantrex com Direct returns may be performed accord...

Page 24: ...r limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that the Xantrex Truecharge 10TB Battery Charger is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warr...

Page 25: ...t l o v 8 3 1 5 3 1 e g a t l o v t u p n I l a n i m o n C A V 0 2 1 z H 0 6 0 5 C A V 5 3 1 0 9 l a n i m o n y c n e i c i f f E 5 8 t h g i e W g k 4 1 s b l 3 H x W x L s n o i s n e m i D 4 3 2...

Page 26: ...445 0091 01 01 Rev 2 Printed in China Xantrex Technology Inc Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService xantrex com www xantex com...

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