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Preparing For Installation

current and be rated to withstand the short circuit current available from the

AC Wiring

connected battery bank. Do not substitute devices rated only for AC

 

voltage; they may not operate properly.

 

The current rating of the DC fuses must be correctly matched to the size of

 

the DC wiring used, in accordance with the applicable codes. This helps to

 

FIRE HAZARD

protect the installation against fire in case of any overcurrent or short circuit

Use only on circuits provided with 20A maximum branch circuit

fault.

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection in accordance with National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

 

 

 

 

Table 3 Fuse Sizes versus Wire Sizes Based on ABYC Regulations

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious

AWG

 

Max. Fuse/Breaker

injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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15 A

 

The AC wiring must be of sufficient size, and it must be protected by the

12

 

20 A

 

10

 

30 A

 

appropriate size and type of input breaker, based on the jurisdiction and

8

 

50 A

 

application. Some basic examples are given below.

6

 

80 A

 

The AC input wiring for the Truecharge2 Battery Charger should be three-

4

 

100 A

 

conductor cable, providing a line, neutral, and ground conductor (or L, N,

2

 

125 A

 

GND) in an outer jacket, rated a minimum of 75C, and sized based on the

1

 

150 A

 

AC input current to the charger (see “AC Input Specifications” on page 54)

DC Chassis Ground

and on the value of overcurrent protection provided.

For example:

 

 

 

 

The DC chassis ground (earth) wire should also be sized correctly to provide proper protection. Refer to the local electrical codes for your specific installation to determine the correct gauge. The ABYC standards require this DC chassis ground wire to be the same size as the largest DC + and – conductors connected to the charger, or no more than one wire size smaller. See “Step 2: Connecting the DC Chassis Ground (Earth)” on page 17 for instructions.

•in US NEC, you may use a 14 AWG wire with a 15 A breaker for up to 12 A continuous current (or 12 AWG for a 20 A breaker for up to 16 A continuous current) or

•for 230 Vac application, you may be able to use either a 2.5mm2 wire with a 16 A breaker or use 1.5 mm2 wire with a 10 A breaker.

 

 

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Exclusion for Documentation TrademarksProduct Numbers 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 PanelRear Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment 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 requirementsMounting the Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence 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 ChargerWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Equalizing BatteriesInstalling Batteries Input Voltage Operating and DeratingMulti-Stage Charging AC sourceThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging To force a battery detection sequence Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations 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 EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage 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
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