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Operation
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Equalizing Flooded Batteries
About Equalizing
The XC Series equalizes only flooded lead-acid or lead-calcium batteries. It does
not equalize sealed lead-acid batteries since they can be damaged by this process.
In the following conditions the remote display will show
no
and the XC Series will
not enter equalization mode:
•
the battery type is set for Gel or AGM
•
any battery is not fully charged (all three battery banks must be charged to float
or rest stage before equalization can be activated on any bank)
•
there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to charge
Xantrex recommends that you run a normal charge cycle on the batteries before you
equalize them.
WARNING: Explosion hazard
During equalization, the battery generates explosive gases. Follow all the battery safety
precautions listed in this guide. Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly and ensure
that there are no sources of flame or sparks in the vicinity
CAUTION: Risk of battery damage
The XC Series cannot automatically determine when to stop the equalization of a battery.
You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout equalization to determine the end
of the equalize cycle. The one hour time-out is intended as a safety feature to require the
user to continually re-activate it as necessary after checking batteries manually, but may not
be sufficiently short to prevent battery damage.
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