Xantrex Technology XC5012, XC2524, XC3012, XC1524 manual Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions

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Safety

8.The XC Series is provided with an AC ground conductor that must be connected to the AC input ground and a DC ground stud which must be connected to the DC system ground.

9.For marine applications in the United States, external connections to the charger shall comply with the United States Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part 1).

Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions

WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard

1.Read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XC Series.

2.Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.

3.Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.

4.The XC Series has been approved as Ignition Protected. It may be installed in areas containing gasoline tanks and fittings which require Ignition Protected equipment. Xantrex recommends, nevertheless, that it is safest not to install electrical equipment in these areas.

5.Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.

6.Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.

7.Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.

8.Remove all metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal, causing a severe skin burn.

9.Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

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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 Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications 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 To secure the display or blank plate on the unit Mounting the Remote DisplayTo remove the display To mount the XC Series MountingTo remotely mount the display Grounding Final Connections Shows the connection orderFinal DC Connections To make the last DC connectionsPowering Up To make the last AC connectionsTo install a BTS Installing Optional AccessoriesBattery Temperature Sensor 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 ChargingCharging Overview To force a battery detection sequenceSequential 2-Stage Charging 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 EqualizingTo view the present status of the banks Reporting While Battery MonitoringReporting While Disabled 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