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Operator’s Manual

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WF-9900 Series

Deckmount Converter-Charger

WF-9800 Series

Summary of Contents for WF-9800 Series

Page 1: ...he U S A and Canada by ARTERRA DISTRIBUTION 877 294 8997 Warranty warranty wfcoelectronics com Fax 574 294 8698 www wfcoelectronics com Power PROs Technical Support 877 294 8997 WF 9900 Series Deckmount Converter Charger WF 9800 Series ...

Page 2: ...CUIT PROTECTION DC Fuses 5 OPERATIONAL FEATURES Three Stage Smart Charging 5 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Converter Output Voltage 6 Reverse Polarity Fuses 7 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 8 GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Enclosure 9 DC Connections 10 AC Connections 10 SPECIFICATIONS 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION 13 TABLE OF C ONTENTS 2 ...

Page 3: ...battery is installed two reverse polarity fuses are installed to protect the converter circuitry The fuses are located on the rear panel of the enclosure near the AC power cord refer to Figure 1 below This feature prevents permanent damage to the converter from a battery connected into the circuit backwards In addition to protecting the converter charger the reverse polarity fuses are the main con...

Page 4: ... the unit from excessive heat that may damage sensitive components The unit will restart once the temperature inside has dropped Electronic Current Limiting In the event that the output current exceeds the maximum rating for the WF 9800 Series Converter Charger the output current will remain constant but the output voltage will begin to drop If this occurs the unit will recover once loads are redu...

Page 5: ...current level the amperage rating without exceeding it If the output current reaches its maximum normally caused by a discharged battery this will cause the converter to go into Bulk Mode which means the target output voltage will change to 14 4 volts and a timer will start Although the converter is outputting 14 4 volts you will not be able to read that on a voltmeter due to the voltage current r...

Page 6: ...Output Voltage Before checking the WF 9800 Series Converter Charger output voltage disconnect the battery cables at the battery Make sure the converter is plugged into a live AC source 105 130 Volts Check the converter output voltage at the battery with a voltmeter Place the meter probes on the disconnected battery cables place the Positive red meter probe on the Positive red battery wire and plac...

Page 7: ... element If no breaks are found use a continuity tester to check for continuity If the reverse polarity fuses are blown it means the RV battery was accidentally connected in reverse either at the battery or at the converter Investigate the connections and reconnect the cables properly Replace the fuse with the same type and amperage rating as the original IMPORTANT These fuses protect the converte...

Page 8: ...gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful i...

Page 9: ...uce clearance requirements obstruct ventilation openings and affect the performance of the converter Figure 5 The location should be selected to prevent excessive heat water moisture dust and dirt entering the unit installed As a rule allow two cubic feet of clear airspace and or any additional venting as necessary to prevent the unit from overheating The front of the enclosure should not be obstr...

Page 10: ... be the same brand and type preferably the same age as well Adding more batteries will provide longer use of DC appliances when not on shore power Due to the additional battery load the converter s battery charging efficien cy may be reduced However even in normal Absorption Mode 13 6 VDC range the batteries are being charged just at a slower rate NOTE The converter will not work without AC input ...

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Page 13: ...t not limited to inconvenience loss of service loss of revenue loss or damage to personal property cost of all services performed in removing or replacing the WFCO product Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation Any WFCO Electronics products sold through unauthorized Internet sources Example eBay will be excluded from all warranty coverage offered by Arterra Distribution ...

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