Phone: 714-751-0488
Fax: 714-957-1621
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.newmarpower.com
P.O. Box 1306
Newport Beach,
California 92663
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A note regarding the “Timed-out: Charge Incomplete” L.E.D.
To protect batteries from damaging overcharge due to extended exposure to high “Charge”
voltage, a timer is initiated each time the charger is turned on, which shuts the charger off if
fully charged batteries are not sensed within a 12 hour period. When this occurs the “Timed-
out: Charge Incomplete” L.E.D. will illuminate. It will remain illuminated until
a)
the 12 hour
charge cycle is restarted by turning the AC input off, then on again, or
b)
the battery voltage
falls to 12.5 VDC, 25.0 VDC or 33.3 VDC (depending on model), in which case it will switch
to the “Float” mode (described above).
Note:
This is not necessarily a failure condition; it may merely be the result of some transi-
tory and non-recurring condition during the charge cycle. However, if the charger repeatedly
times out before full charge is achieved, the cause should be investigated and remedied.
These are some of the conditions which may cause the charger to time out before batteries
are 100 % charged:
1)
There is a high wattage draw on the inverter output which reduces power available
to the charger (condition described in previous section).
2)
The actual battery amp-hour capacity is higher than was designated using the
Battery Capacity Selector switch.
3)
A DC load greater than 20 amps is drawn from the batteries during the initial 12
hour cycle.
4)
The charger is unable to detect the 80 % charge level due to a shorted cell, incor-
rect acid density or some other battery defect.
V)
INVERTER OPERATION
A) Start-Up/Operation
When all battery and AC wiring has been correctly installed, check for proper operation as
follows:
1)
With no external AC applied, turn the power switch on the front of the unit to “On”.
The “Inverter” L.E.D. should illuminate.
Note:
If the remote panel is used, the power switch on that panel must also be turned
on for the inverter to operate. In addition, every L.E.D. indication on the remote panel
should be identical to the indication on the front panel of the inverter. Verify that this
is so during start-up tests and initial operation.
2)
Plug an AC appliance into each of the two receptacles (outlets) on the front of the
inverter and verify proper operation. If the appliance does not operate, the black GFCI
test button may have been inadvertently pushed during installation. Press the red
reset button and the appliance should then operate.