Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Important Safety Instructions, Electrical Shock Hazard

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

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Truecharge2 Series Battery Chargers. Each time, before using the Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the battery charger, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

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.

NOTE: The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger must be provided with equipment-grounding conductors connected to the AC input ground and to the DC chassis ground. See “Step 2: Connecting the DC Chassis Ground (Earth)” on page 17 for instructions.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Do not expose the Truecharge2 Battery Charger to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water.

•Do not operate the battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or otherwise damaged in any other way.

•Do not disassemble the battery charger. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

•Disconnect both AC and DC power from the battery charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the battery charger. See note below.

•Do not operate the battery charger with damaged or substandard wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized. See “Wiring Requirements” on page 12 for guidance.

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

NOTE: Turning off the battery charger using the on/standby button on the optional remote panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.

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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 HazardFire 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 FCC Information to the User ViiiContents Page Truecharge2 Battery Charger Standard and Protection FeaturesIntroduction 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 materialsLocation Condition RequirementExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire HazardDC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2Fire Hazard AWGInjury 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 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 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 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 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 Accessing Charger Information Reading Onboard Display LEDsReporting While Charging or Equalizing 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 ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc