[VMTL006 – 2016.03]
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before to start using the FGM Charger, read these instructions carefully.
2. Installation and Service operations can be done by qualified personnel only.
3. To prevent the risk of electric shock, don’t touch uninsulated parts of the charger or the battery.
4. Manually stop the charger before to disconnect the battery.
5. The charger is suitable for indoor installation, in ambient with abundant ventilation.
6. Don’t use the charger near flammable materials.
7. Don’t obstruct the ventilation slots and leave sufficient free space around the unit.
8. Don’t expose the charger to liquids, excessive dust or vibration.
9. Check the conditions of cables and accessories on a regular basis, and replace them immediately
if they get damaged.
10. Don’t extend the batter cables. Replace them, if necessary, with cables of the same type,
length, section and insulation as the original ones.
11. During the installation of the charger, make sure to connect the EARTH conductor properly,
and respect all the applicable Safety Standards.
12. Don’t modify any part of the charger. Any modification, applied without written authorization
of the manufacturer, may generate unsafe operating conditions and will void the warranty.
2. Description
The FGM Charger has been designed to charge Lead-Acid or GEL motive batteries. This charger
converts the AC input to DC, at the proper value to charge the battery
The FGM is based on High-Frequency Switchmode technology, which allows very compact size and
efficient operation. The operation is completely automatic, and it’s managed by a microprocessor
based control system.
The exclusive charging curve of the FGM charger allows to reduce the charging factor to the
minimum value, so the duration of the overcharge/gassing phase and the average temperature of
the battery are minimized.
3. INSTALLATION
Conditions of use:
-
Temperature (operation): from 0°C t 40°C
-
Temperature (storage): from -20°C to 60°C
-
Relative Humidity: less than 75%
