THOR Manufacturing Inc. 7050 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 15 • Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: 1-866-955-THOR (8467)
www.THORpowerproducts.com
12 VDC
Wiring– It is important to use the correct wire gauge. Use a minimum of 8 AWG size copper wire.
•
The terminal marked
+
or
POS
is for the RV
12 VDC
positive
connection.
•
The terminal marked
–
or
NEG
is for the RV
12 VDC
negative
connection.
•
The
12 VDC
output wiring does not require over-current protection because the Converter/ Charger limits current output.
However, all electrical connections need to comply with the appropriate NEC code.
6.
3 STAGE CHARGING OPTION DESCRIPTION
. This optional system provides an automatic charging system in three steps. 1.
A fast charge to bring a good, drained battery back up to full voltage rapidly ("Boost"). 2. A standard charge to bring the battery
up to a full charge at a safe rate to prolong the life of the battery and provide power to run 12V lighting and appliances in the
vehicle/device ("Normal"). 3. A trickle charge to keep the battery fresh during times of load inactivity ("Storage"). The charger
automatically changes modes to accommodate changes in conditions. The chart below is for reference only, voltages may vary.
7.
TEST.
First, disconnect all loads and battery on the Converter/Charger by removing all
12 VDC
connections from + or
POS
.
Second, attach a multimeter instrument between the positive and negative terminals of the Converter/Charger. Then energize
the
120 VAC
converter circuit. Test for proper output power using the multimeter. Measure the output voltage from the positive
and negative terminals. The voltage should read
13.6 +/- 0.2 VDC
. Add
12 VDC
load connections to about 2/3 of the rated
capacity of the converter. Recheck the voltage, which should remain approximately the same as at no load.
8.
BATTERY.
With the
120 VAC
disconnected, reconnect the + or
POS
positive terminal to a known good battery. With the
converter
120 VAC
energized, measure the voltage at the converter and at the battery. The voltage should be about the same
in both locations. As with any battery it is important that the fluid level be checked on a regular basis. When continuously
connected to any charging source all batteries will “Gas” and lose some fluid.
WARNING – Avoid Personal Injury / Product Damage
9.
HI-POT TESTING.
(Vehicle/device Manufacturing Facilities Only) DO NOT Hi-Pot DC wiring with the Converter/Charger
connected to the vehicle/device wiring in order to prevent serious injury and/or damage.