TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TOPIC .......................................................................... PAGE
I)
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 3
II)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................... 4
III)
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 7
A) Materials Provided ......................................................................... 7
B) Location .......................................................................................... 7
C) Mounting ........................................................................................ 7
D) Drip Shield Installation ................................................................... 8
E) d.c. Output Wiring .......................................................................... 9
F) Multiple Unit Parallel Wiring ......................................................... 11
(PT-CE "Systems")
G) a.c. Input Wiring ........................................................................... 12
IV)
OPERATION ............................................................................................ 15
A) Three Stage Charge Regimen ..................................................... 15
B) Time-Out Circuit ........................................................................... 16
C) Gel-Cell/Lead-Acid Selector Switch ............................................ 17
D) Remote Monitor Panel Option ..................................................... 18
E) Temperature Compensation Option ............................................ 18
F) Equalize Timer Option ................................................................. 20
G) Cooling Fan ................................................................................. 21
V)
APPLICATION NOTES ............................................................................ 22
A) Start-Up ........................................................................................ 22
B) Constant Versus Occasional Use ................................................ 23
C) Proper Load Sizing ...................................................................... 23
D) Operation with Engine ................................................................. 23
E) Operation as a d.c. Power Supply
or Radar Rectifier .......................................................................... 23
VI)
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 25
VII)
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 27
VIII)
BATTERY CARE TIPS ............................................................................ 29
IX)
REFERENCE APPENDIX ........................................................................ 31
I) GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Phase Three
TM
CE Series Battery Charger represents a new phase in charger
design and performance, employing "smart" switching circuitry which puts batteries
through the optimum three-step charge process, adapts for gel-cell or lead-acid
batteries, features precise voltage compensation for varying battery temperature,
is rated for continuous duty and is housed in a rugged stainless steel case.
Following is brief listing of some of the more important features/options of your
Phase Three Charger. Each is fully detailed later in this manual:
* Three step “smart” charging: bulk, absorption, float
* Gel cell/lead-acid switch selects optimum charge/float voltages based on
battery type
* Multiple output banks charge independently based on demand
* 115/230V a.c., 50-60 Hz input — can be used anywhere in the world
* Current limited — prevents damage in case of overloading
* Thermally controlled cooling fan allows continuous operation at full-rated
output
* High charge voltage time-out circuit prevents overcharge during continuous
high amperage demand
* Automatic high temperature power reduction — allows charger output in
over-temp conditions at reduced output current without complete shutdown
* Optional temperature compensation sensor fine tunes output voltage based
on battery temperature
* Optional Remote Panel allows remote monitoring of charger phase status
and manual re-initialization of charge cycle.
* Internal terminals allow installation of optional equalize timer connection.
* Use as a power supply without in-line battery; allows continued use of d.c.
powered electronics (when a.c. is available) in the event that batteries must
be taken off-line or removed.
* Rugged stainless steel case with optional-use drip shield provided
* Ignition protected per USCG CFR 183.410
In addition, your Phase Three Charger carries a full one year warranty against defects
in materials or workmanship from the date of purchase. Careful attention to these
instructions should help you to enjoy years of trouble-free service.
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