Operating Instructions
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01487E
BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL 17140
TYPE 60LC20-8ET
PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For correct operation of the equipment, it is important to read and be familiar
with this entire manual before installing and operating the charger.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL AFTER READING.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS:
BECOME ALERT—YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Do not operate this charger with damaged cords.
Do not operate this charger if it has received a sharp
blow, was dropped or otherwise damaged in any
manner; refer to a qualified service agent.
Provide adequate ventilation for the batteries and
charger. The convection-cooled design requires an
unobstructed flow of cooling air for proper operation.
WARNING: HAZARD OF EXPLOSIVE GAS
MIXTURE. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE OUTPUT
CHARGING CONNECTOR WHILE THE CHARGER
IS OPERATING. THE RESULTING ARCING AND
BURNING WILL DAMAGE THE CONNECTORS
AND MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE.
IF THE CONNECTORS MUST BE DISCON-
NECTED BEFORE CHARGER AUTOMATICALLY
SHUTS OFF, TURN THE CHARGER OFF BY
DISCONNECTING THE POWER CORD, OR BY
PRESSING THE STOP BUTTON.
WARNING: KEEP DRY; DO NOT EXPOSE TO
RAIN, POWER WASH DETERGENTS, OR SPRAY.
NORMAL OPERATION
The instructions printed on the front panel of the
charger are for daily reference.
1.
With the charger DC output cord disconnected
from the batteries, connect the power supply
cord to a properly grounded 120 VAC, 60 Hertz
outlet.
CAUTION: THIS CHARGER IS FOR USE
ONLY ON 30 CELL, 180-250 AMP-HOUR (18 HR.
RATE), 2.50 VOLTS PER CELL WET LEAD ACID
BATTERY SYSTEMS. BATTERIES IMPROPERLY
MATCHED WITH CHARGER MAY BURST,
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO
BATTERIES OR CHARGER.
2.
Connect the charger output connector to the
battery connector by grasping the plug body and
pushing straight into the battery receptacle until
fully engaged. The charger will automatically
turn on two to five (2-5) seconds after
connection if all connections are good and the
battery is not over discharged. Monitor ammeter
for initial charge rate.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO
NOT TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTIONS OF THE
OUTPUT CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED
BATTERY TERMINALS.
The correct initial charge rate should indicate around
16 amps depending on battery condition and how
deeply discharged. The charge rate should
decrease to 10 amps or less during charge.
A frequent error when connecting twelve 6-volt
batteries together in series to produce 72 volts is to
install one or more of the 6 volt batteries with the
