Xantrex Technology C60, C35, C40 owner manual Return Material Authorization Policy, Exclusions

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Return Material Authorization Policy

PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.

Exclusions

If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province.

Warning: Limitations On Use

Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product.

SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE C-SERIESMULTIFUNCTION DC

CONTROLLER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX C-SERIESMULTIFUNCTION DC CONTROLLER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.

Return Material Authorization Policy

Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.

When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:

•The serial number of your product

•Information about the installation and use of the unit

•Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

•A copy of your dated proof of purchase

Record these details in “Information About Your System” on page 89.

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Contents Series Multifunction DC Controller Page Series Multifunction DC Controller Date and Revision About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerOrganization PurposeScope AudienceFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions UsedRelated Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage General Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsViii Rev D Battery Safety InformationBattery Safety Information Page Contents Xii Rev D Batteries TroubleshootingSpecifications OperationDiversion Loads Warranty and Product InformationFigures Xvi Rev D Tables Xviii Introduction 1C-Series Multifunction DC Charge Controllers FeaturesOperating Modes Charge Control ModeLoad Control Mode Three-Stage Battery Charging Charge Control ModeBulk Stage Stage Battery Charging ProcessManual or Auto Equalization Charge Load Control ModeBattery Temperature Compensation Photovoltaic Charge Controller Controller FunctionsAutomatic PV Array Night Disconnect Diversion Controller4Diversion Controller Diversion LoadsLoad Controller Low Voltage Reconnect Low Voltage Disconnect6Decal Displaying Load Control Voltage Settings Optional AccessoriesInstallation Removing Knockouts Pre-InstallationRemoving the Top Cover 2C-Series Dimensions and Knockout Locations Not to Scale To mount the C-Series controller Mounting the Controller3Mounting the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller Jumper Settings Configuring the C-SeriesController5Circuit Board Components 1Factory Default Settings for C-Series ControllersVoltage Jumper Operating Mode Jumper8EQ/LVR Jumper and Reset Switch 9Bulk and Float Charge Potentiometers pots Adjusting the C-Series Voltage SettingsAdjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings 11Potentiometers with Decal for LVR and LVD Settings Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode12LVR and LVD Settings for Load Control Mode Setting Voltage Parameters for Alkaline Batteries Setting Voltage Parameters Diversion Control Mode14Voltage Settings with R46 Resistor Clipped To set Bulk voltage to 28.2 volts Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage SettingsTo test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVM To set the Bulk voltage to 14.4 voltsTo set Bulk voltage to 56.4 volts 15Test Points for Adjusting Voltage Using a DVMEqualization Charging 16Manual Equalization SettingsManual Equalization 17Front Panel LED and Reset Switch LocationAutomatic Equalization 18Auto Equalization SettingsTerminating the Equalization Process Temperature CompensationLead-Acid Type Batteries Temperature Compensation Based on Battery TypeAutomatic Battery Temperature Compensation 2Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature Manual Battery Temperature Compensation 20Grounding the C-SeriesChassis GroundingDC Terminal Connector Locations WiringCurrent Rating Terminal Torque RequirementsC60 Models Minimum Recommended Wire GaugeSurge Protection C35 and C40 ModelsOver-current Protection 3Minimum Wire SizeMaximum One-way Distance and Wire Size Long-distance wire runsDistance in Feet meters 4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire SizeTo connect the C-Seriescontroller as a charge controller PV Charge Control Mode Wiring23PV Charge Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Seriesas a diversion load controller Diversion Control Mode Wiring24Diversion Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Series controller as a DC load controller DC Load Control Mode Wiring25Load Control Mode Wiring Installing a Digital Display Installing Optional AccessoriesTo install the BTS Installing the Battery Temperature SensorTo reinstall the faceplace on the C-Series controller Reinstalling the FaceplateOperation Basic Operation 1C-Series Status LED and Reset Button Location2C-Series Front Pa el Label LED Status IndicatorCharge Control or Diversion Control Indications Green 1Battery Voltage LED IndicatorsSolid Green Blinking GreenSolid Red Equalization Mode Indication Red/greenLoad Control Indications Red Blinking RedOver-Current Condition Error Mode Indication OrangeOver-temperature Condition Low-voltage Disconnect Condition Reconnecting to Loads3Reset Switch Reset SwitchPage 4Troubleshooting 1PV Charge Control Problems PV Charge Control TroubleshootingPV Charge Control Troubleshooting 2Diversion Control Problems Diversion Control TroubleshootingDiversion Control Troubleshooting 3Load Control Problems Load Control TroubleshootingASpecifications Table A-1Electrical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsTable A-2Features and Options Specifications Features and Options SpecificationsTable A-3Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsBBatteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery TypesMaintenance-Free Batteries Automotive BatteriesSealed Batteries NiCad and NiFe Batteries Battery SizingEqualization Charging Rev D Table B-1Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Batteries Equalization Setpoints Non-Sealed Batteries OnlyPage CDiversion Loads Diversion Load Types Power DissipationDiversion Load Types Page Warranty Warranty and Product InformationProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureSerial Number on DC end Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your SystemPage Index Index Page Xantrex Technology Inc
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