Battery Charging
If it is not possible to charge the battery with the control’s
built-in charger, a KME5-60-1 (120 VAC) portable bench
type battery charger kit is available, which includes the
KA43ME7001 Battery Charger (Figure 37) and the KME5-
325-1 Adapter Cable. Refer to
S280-79-14 KA43ME7001
Portable Lead Acid Battery Charger Instructions
for addi-
tional information.
Charge the battery with a KA43ME7001 (120 VAC) porta-
ble charger as applicable:
• Form 6 Pole-mount Recloser Control (
High Capacity
)
– Use adapter KME5-325-1 to connect the two 12 volt
batteries to the KA43ME7001 charger.
Note:
A yellow LED indicator on the body of the charger
illuminates when charging. A green LED indicator
illuminates when the charge is complete.
The charger senses when the battery voltage reaches 2.27
volts per cell, then the charge rate reduces to maintain a
trickle charge.
The yellow LED flickers to indicate the battery has reached
a full charge. This process can take up to 24 hours.
Refer to Table 12 for additional battery charging
accessories.
S280-70-10
43
IMPORTANT:
Never connect a single 12 volt battery to
the KA43ME7001 charger. Use adapter KME5-325-1
with the battery assembly when connecting the charger
to the two 12 volt batteries.
Description
Catalog Number
120 VAC Battery Charger Accessory . . . . . . . . . KME5-60-1
TABLE 12
Battery Charging Accessories
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to charge a lead acid
battery below 2 VDC with the KA43ME7001 charger.
The charger requires a minimal voltage to sense a
battery is connected.
If the lead acid battery is below 19 VDC for over 2 days,
replace the battery. The expired battery should be
disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
Consult local regulations for proper battery disposal.
Figure 37.
KA43ME7001 Battery Charger.