Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Preparing For Installation

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Preparing For Installation

NOTE: Not to scale. For illustration purposes only.

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IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY AN UNQUALIFIED INSTALLER

The battery charger must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all applicable local or national installation codes. Examples of such codes are the US National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), the American Boat & Yacht Council standards E-11 and A-31, and the US Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183).

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

NOTE: The Truecharge2 Battery Charger is designed to be permanently mounted. Figure 4 shows a typical installation with three batteries, a battery temperature sensor (BTS) and a remote panel (both optional). It also shows

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the AC and DC wiring and protection devices required for a typical installation. Means of over-current protection and disconnection must be incorporated into the fixed wiring, in accordance with the electrical code that governs each installation.

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Figure 4 Configuration for Normal Loads

1AC input wiring compartment

2AC mains source protected by correct size and type of branch rated circuit breaker

3DC negative cable

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Trademarks Product NumbersExclusion for Documentation Date and RevisionAbout This Guide Statement of HazardRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Fire and Burn HazardExplosion Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerRisk of Damage to the Battery Charger FCC Information to the User ViiiContents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front PanelTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide AC wiring compartmentRear Panel DescriptionOnboard Control and Status Display Panel Item DescriptionTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Preparing For Installation Improper Installation by AN Unqualified InstallerTools and Materials You need the following materialsExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire HazardDC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2Injury Fire HazardAWG Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirementsInstalling the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation SequenceMounting the Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConnecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earthShock Hazard Installing DC WiringAccidental Short or Spark Hazard Reverse Polarity Damage For one battery or bankFor more than one battery or bank Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installing AC Wiring AC wiring access holeConductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Tapered end of strain relief AC supply wiringScrew to secure the wiring compartment cover Powering Up Explosion AND/OR Fire HazardInstalling a Parallel Configuration Damage to the Battery ChargerPowering up after installing a parallel configuration Fault and Warning ConditionsWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers When Equalizing BatteriesInstalling Batteries Input Voltage Operating and DeratingMulti-Stage Charging AC sourceThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Battery Qualification Temperature ConsiderationsTo force a battery detection sequence Charging Voltage SetpointsSetting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Battery Bank Type Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Charger Mode To charge your batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONCharging Batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Performing An Equalization Risk of Equipment DamageEXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards To equalize your batteriesEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs Reporting Without AC Power or While on StandbyFault or Warning Solution Condition Fuse on Using a Generator As Source Power Maintaining the Charger Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Replacing the DC Output FuseFuse Replacement Ratings ModelTroubleshooting Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Specifications Physical Specifications AC Input SpecificationsDC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Protection Features Regulatory ApprovalsWarranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return Information Disclaimer ProductOut of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc