1N00-510 Genesis 80cm Boat v1.1 02/04
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Confidential
2.20 The Battery Chargers
The battery charger is constructed from an outer case to which a number of
charging modules are fitted. The case is used to house the modules, distribute
power to them and hold the batteries during the charge cycle. The case has
cooling vents at the top and bottom.
Caution!
It is important to ensure that there is sufficient ventilation to provide an
adequate flow of cooling air through the vents on the top and bottom of the
battery charger case.
The battery chargers are designed to be wall mounted. The battery chargers
are fully automatic and require no setting by the operator. There is a fuse on
the case and a charging meter on each module.
Caution!
Always replace the battery charger fuse with one of identical type and rating.
To improve reliability the modules are fully independent. When a discharged
battery is inserted into the charger the charging meter will read between 4 and
10 depending how discharged the battery is. The more discharged the battery
the closer the meter will be to 10. During the charging process the meter will
slowly descend towards 0. When the battery is almost charged the charger
changes to trickle charge. The meter will then be between 0 and 1.
Tip!
Before removing the batteries from the charger or when placing the batteries
on charge, always check the meter reading. This ensures that the batteries
are ready for service or are connected to the charger as required.
Inserting the battery into the charger case automatically connects the battery.
2.21 The Batteries
