TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 37 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM
Equalizing Flooded Batteries
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger will only equalize flooded
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.
In the following conditions the Truecharge2 Battery Charger will not enter equalization mode:
•the battery type is set to GEL or AGM
•any battery is not fully charged (all three battery banks must be charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be activated on any bank)1
•there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to charge
Xantrex recommends that you run a complete normal charge cycle on the batteries before you equalize them.
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout equalization to determine the end of the equalize cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger cannot automatically determine when to stop the equalization of a battery. The one hour
EXPLOSION HAZARD
•The battery generates explosive gases during equalization. Follow all of the battery safety precautions listed in this guide.
•Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly using ventilators with brushless motors and ensure that there are no sources of flame or sparks in the vicinity.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
1.In this case an equalization cycle can be programmed to start once the charge cycle is done.
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