Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Operating DC Loads

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 33 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Operating DC Loads

When the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger is operating, DC loads such as fans and lights may vary in speed or intensity. This is normal. The Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger will not harm any load connected to it as long as the load can withstand the following maximum voltages:

•16 V for 12-volt chargers,

•32 V for 24-volt chargers.

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Installing Batteries

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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