Xantrex Technology XC5012, XC2524, XC3012, XC1524 Care and Maintenance, To clean battery terminals

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Troubleshooting

Care and Maintenance

WARNING: Risk of electric shock

The XC Series contains no user serviceable components. Attempting any kind of service will void your warranty. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer for service information.

The XC Series contains solid-state electronic components that require no maintenance. The best care you can give the unit is to protect it from contact with liquids, spray, or fumes which may cause corrosion. Disconnect all AC and DC power and clean the outside of the case and wiring with a damp cloth if you suspect it has come in contact with battery fluid, salt water, gasoline or oil, or other corrosive material. Periodically, check all DC and AC wiring connections to be sure they have not loosened or deteriorated. Also check all cable clamps to ensure they are tightly fastened.

Loose battery terminals and lugs exposed to open air corrode rapidly. The corrosion appears as a white powder or granular foam on the terminals and any nearby exposed metal parts. If it contacts your skin, it will cause burns unless you rinse it off immediately. Most textiles that are exposed to this corrosive eventually dissolve.

To clean battery terminals:

1.Disconnect all loads and charging sources.

2.Using the appropriate tool, remove the negative battery cable first and re-install it last.

3.To remove any stubborn residue, sprinkle baking soda directly on the area, scrub with a wet toothbrush (or other soft-bristle brush), add water as required, and then rinse.

CAUTION

Take care not to allow any washing solution to enter the battery filling caps in the case of a flooded battery, as any contamination into a cell will chemically damage it.

4.Reconnect the battery cable terminals to the battery lugs and tighten.

5.After tightening the cables, evenly coat all the exposed metal surfaces of the battery terminals and lugs with liquid neoprene. If liquid neoprene is not available, use a light coating of anti-corrosion grease or other sealant. Do not let anything come between the mating surfaces of the lugs and terminals.

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Contents Battery Charger Owner’s GuidePage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Purpose ScopeAudience OrganizationConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Introduction XC Series provides the following standard features XC Series provides the following protection featuresXC Series Appearance XC SeriesInformation Centers of the XC Series Remote DisplayInformation Centers of the XC Series CHf Onboard Status PanelRear Panel DescriptionPreparing for Installation 5XC Series SystemTools and Materials You need the following materialsLocation Condition Requirement6XC Series Mounting Orientations Wiring Requirements DC WiringAC Wiring Over-current protection disconnectBattery Bank Size Requirements Installation Installing the XC Series Installation SequencePre-Installing DC Wiring To install DC wiringPre-Installing AC Wiring To install AC wiringConductor Color code To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector Mounting the Remote Display To remove the displayTo secure the display or blank plate on the unit Mounting To remotely mount the displayTo mount the XC Series Grounding Final Connections Shows the connection orderFinal DC Connections To make the last DC connectionsPowering Up To make the last AC connectionsInstalling Optional Accessories Battery Temperature SensorTo install a BTS Drip Protection Rubber Boots To install rubber bootsConfiguring the XC Series To configure the battery bank typeTo configure the charging type Operation About Charging Multiplex 3-Stage ChargingTo force a battery detection sequence Sequential 2-Stage ChargingCharging Overview Temperature Considerations Disqualified BatteriesThings to be aware Perform these disqualification checks in the order shownCharging Batteries To charge your batteriesCharging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries About EqualizingPerforming An Equalization To equalize your batteriesTransitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or Off There are two ways to disable the XC SeriesThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series offAccessing Charger Information Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator LightsABS Cerr Reporting While Charging or EqualizingReporting While Battery Monitoring Reporting While DisabledTo view the present status of the banks Using a Generator As Source Power Page Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance To clean battery terminalsIndicator Light Flashing Sequences 1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC SeriesError Messages on Remote Display 2Error MessagesErr Bat Problem Solving SymptomFault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning Rdy Page Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsAC Input Specifications AC Input SpecificationsTemperature Specifications Protection FeaturesApprovals EMCPage Warranty and Product Information Limited Warranty forDisclaimer of Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc