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Operator’s Manual

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WF-9900 Series

Deckmount Converter-Charger

WF-9800LiS Series

Summary of Contents for WF-9800LiS Series

Page 1: ...e 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 9800LiS Series ...

Page 2: ...Stage Smart Charging 5 OPERATIONAL FEATURES LITHIUM Two Stage Smart Charging 6 Converter Modes of Operation 6 Bulk Mode 7 Absorption Mode 7 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Converter Output Voltage 8 Reverse Polarity Fuses 9 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 9 GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Enclosure 10 DC Connections 10 AC Connections 11 SPECIFICATION...

Page 3: ...attery 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 on the next page 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 th...

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 9800LiS 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 re...

Page 5: ... target output voltage of 13 6 VDC nominal to power all the branch circuits However it is current limited and if the output load current reaches its maximum the output voltage will drop as necessary to hold the converter s maximum output 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 conve...

Page 6: ...ing The two stage smart charger continuously measures the battery voltage output and regulates the amount of charge using two modes of operation Bulk and Absorption mode Converter Modes of Operation Understanding output voltages of a two stage converter Figure 2 Figure 3 ...

Page 7: ...ent from the converter will decrease If the total amperage draw from the converter reaches a preset point within the 1 to 4 hour timer the converter is designed to drop out of bulk mode Absorption Mode This mode is designed with 1 purpose in mind This purpose is to provide a safe operating voltage for all loads in the RV This is accomplished by reducing from bulk mode the output voltage to 13 6 VD...

Page 8: ...attery wire and place the Negative black meter probe on the Negative black wire on the battery cable Figure 4 Be sure you have good connections at the cables With the switch in the Lead Acid LA position if the voltage reads 13 6 14 4 VDC 0 2 with no load the converter is functioning properly With the switch in the Lithium LI position if the voltage reads 13 6 14 6 VDC 0 2 with no load the converte...

Page 9: ...these fuses to blow If the above checks have been made but the converter output still reads 0 0 VDC the converter is not functioning properly GENERAL COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Agency Listings UL The WF 9800LiS Series Converter Chargers are UL Listed and cUL Listed Canadian FCC Compliance Class B NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu...

Page 10: ...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 obstructed to allow free air flow for the cooling fan Figure 6 An 8AWG copper conductor shall be used to bond the WF 9800LiS Series Converter Charger to the vehicle frame DC Connections Connect a Red 8 AWG wire to the POS lug on the distribution ...

Page 11: ...You will notice the same occurrence when the converter is initially energized on Shore power No Switch Installed To use the converter in the lead acid mode only nothing needs to be done To use the converter in the lithium mode only place a jumper wire across the two WAGO connectors on the back of the converter With Remote Switch Installed Determine location for switch Switch should be dry contact ...

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Page 14: ...ot 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 WFC...

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