Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Tools and Materials, You need the following materials

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 9 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Preparing For Installation

4DC positive cables

5DC circuit breakers or DC fused disconnects

6Battery or battery bank

7Battery Temp. Sensor

(optional accessory part number: 808-0232-01)

8Engine ground bus or DC negative bus

9Ground bus

10DC chassis ground (earth)

11Remote panel

(optional accessory part number: 808-8040-01)

Tools and Materials

To mount and connect the Truecharge2 Battery Charger you need the following tools:

•10 mm socket wrench and extension for the DC terminals and ground stud,

•Phillips screwdriver for removing and re-securing the AC and DC wiring compartment covers,

•power drill/screwdriver,

•drill bit set for pilot holes for mounting screws (if using #6 mounting screws, use 1/16 drill),

•wire stripper,

•manufacturer's recommended crimp tool for any crimp terminals that are being used.

You need the following materials:

•3 conductor AC input wiring

Use the information in “Step 4: Installing AC Wiring” on page 21 and your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse.

•AC cable strain relief (if the one included is not compliant with your local electrical code requirements).

•appropriately sized DC cables for each battery, with suitable connectors at the battery end

Use the information in “DC Wiring” on page 13 and your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse.

•appropriately sized DC chassis ground (earth) cable with suitable connectors,

•ring terminals to fit 6 mm (1/4 in.) studs at the charger end (Marine grade hardware is recommended),

•DC fused disconnect or properly rated circuit breaker for each battery bank,

•mounting screws, M3 or #6 marine grade, corrosion resistant (4 pieces) (Length dependent on mounting surface).

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Product Numbers TrademarksExclusion for Documentation Date and RevisionStatement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsFire and Burn Hazard Explosion HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Placing the Battery Charger Risk of Damage to the Battery ChargerExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Viii FCC Information to the UserContents Page Truecharge2 Battery Charger Standard and Protection FeaturesIntroduction Introduction Front Panel Truecharge 2 Battery Charger FeaturesAC wiring compartment Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideRear Panel DescriptionItem Description Onboard Control and Status Display PanelTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Preparing For InstallationYou need the following materials Tools and MaterialsLocation Condition RequirementExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Wiring RequirementsWire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 DC WiringFire Hazard AWGInjury Other examples of AC wiring requirements Battery Bank Size RequirementsInstallation Sequence Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerMounting the Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerTo connect the DC chassis ground earth Connecting the DC Chassis Ground EarthInstalling DC Wiring Accidental Short or Spark HazardShock Hazard For one battery or bank For more than one battery or bankReverse Polarity Damage Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger AC wiring access hole Installing AC WiringTapered end of strain relief AC supply wiring Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color CodeScrew to secure the wiring compartment cover Explosion AND/OR Fire Hazard Powering UpDamage to the Battery Charger Installing a Parallel ConfigurationFault and Warning Conditions Powering up after installing a parallel configurationWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers When Equalizing BatteriesInput Voltage Operating and Derating Installing BatteriesAC source Multi-Stage ChargingThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Temperature Considerations Battery QualificationTo force a battery detection sequence Charging Voltage SetpointsSetting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Configuring the Charger ModeConfiguring the Battery Bank Type Mode Charger Status LED-ON Charging BatteriesTo charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Risk of Equipment Damage Performing An EqualizationEXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards To equalize your batteriesEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Accessing Charger Information Reading Onboard Display LEDsReporting While Charging or Equalizing Standby Reporting Without AC Power or While onFault or Warning Solution Condition Fuse on Using a Generator As Source Power Maintaining the Charger Replacing the DC Output Fuse Improper Installation by AN Unqualified InstallerModel Fuse Replacement RatingsPossible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Physical Specifications AC Input Specifications SpecificationsDC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Approvals Protection FeaturesWarranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc