Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Maintaining the Charger, Electrical Shock Hazard

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 47 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Maintaining the Charger

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not disassemble the battery charger. See note below.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTE: The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger contains no user- serviceable parts with the exception of the DC output fuse(s) which are user-replaceable. See “Replacing the DC Output Fuse” on page 48 for instructions. For obtaining service other than replacing the fuse, see “Warranty and Return Information” on page 58 for guidance.

The Truecharge2 Battery Charger contains solid-state electronic components that require no maintenance. The best care you can give the charger is to protect it from contact with liquids, spray, or fumes which may cause corrosion and by keeping the air intake vent clean and free from any obstructions.

Disconnect all AC and DC power and clean the outside of the case and wiring with a damp cloth. Wear protective gloves, if you suspect it has come in contact with battery fluid, salt water, gasoline or oil, or other corrosive material. Do not operate if the charger contains moisture of any kind.

Periodically, disconnect all AC and DC sources and check all DC and AC wiring connections to be sure they have not loosened or deteriorated. Also check all cable clamps to ensure they are tightly fastened.

Loose battery terminals and lugs exposed to open air corrode rapidly. The corrosion appears as a white powder or granular foam on the terminals and any nearby exposed metal parts. If it contacts your skin, it will cause burns unless you rinse it off immediately.

To clean battery terminals, follow the recommendations and procedures of the battery manufacturer.

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Date and Revision TrademarksProduct Numbers Exclusion for DocumentationStatement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsPersonal 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 Viii FCC Information to the UserContents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features Introduction Front Panel Truecharge 2 Battery Charger FeaturesDescription Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment Rear PanelItem 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 MaterialsExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Wiring RequirementsWire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 DC WiringInjury Fire HazardAWG Other examples of AC wiring requirements Battery Bank Size RequirementsTo mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence Mounting the Battery ChargerTo connect the DC chassis ground earth Connecting 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 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 ConfigurationWhen Equalizing Batteries Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Configuring the Battery ChargersInput Voltage Operating and Derating Installing BatteriesAC source Multi-Stage ChargingThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Charging Voltage Setpoints Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations To force a battery detection sequenceSetting 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 To equalize your batteries Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn HazardsEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs 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 DisclaimerOut of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc