AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER 500882-001, Руководство пользователя

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May 13, 2011 Revised 4-1
193111-078
OPERATION
OPERATION
NOTE: If this charger is equipped with
certain optional features, the operating
procedure may be modified. Refer to
OPTIONS section of this manual for
details. Options not covered in this
section will be described on separate
“addendum” sheets enclosed with the
manual.
Preliminary
1. Make sure that charger is installed and grounded
as instructed in this manual.
2. Maintain electrolyte level in batteries to be
charged, as instructed by battery manufacturer.
The volume of electrolyte will expand during the
charge. Therefore, to avoid overfilling, do not add
water until the battery has received at least an
80% charge. This will usually be reached at the
time gassing starts.
3. Securely engage battery and charger connectors.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD -
Do not connect or disconnect a battery
unless the Charge Control/Timer
switch is in OFF position and Pilot
Light is off, and Ammeter reads zero;
otherwise, arcing and burning of
connector parts or a battery explosion
may result (batteries produce explosive
gases). Keep sparks, flame, and
cigarettes away. Ventilate when
charging in an enclosed area. Always
shield eyes when working near batteries.
Do not turn timer switch ON when no
battery is connected. Disconnect
battery if charger is to be turned off
for prolonged periods of time.
4. On charger nameplate, note number of cells and
ampere-hour capacity of batteries it will charge.
The Multi-Range chargers are designed to
recharge lead-acid batteries of 6,12,18,24, or 36
cells of various capacities in 8 to 24 hours.
A.. Output Voltage Selection – A cell selector
switch is located inside the unit for adjusting
the output for 6,12,18,24, or 36 cell batteries.
NOTE: The cell selector must be set for
the same number of cells as the battery
to be charged.
B. Ampere-Hour Capacity Selection – The
charging current automatically tapers on all cell
settings; however, the starting current will vary
between settings, as shown in the following
table:
CELL 50 AMP 75 AMP
SETTING MODEL MODEL
6 50 75
12 40 60
18 30 45
24 25 38
36 18 28
5. Turn ON main fused disconnect switch that
supplies AC power to charger.
Note: Charging cycle can be stopped at
any point by pressing the stop switch.