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Safety

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14. For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled water in

each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by

the battery manufacturer. This helps to purge excessive

gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without

removable cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's

instructions.

BATTERY CHARGER LOCATION

15. Locate the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger unit away

from batteries in a well ventilated compartment.

16. Never place the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger unit

directly above batteries; gases from a battery will corrode

and damage the charger

17. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when

reading gravity, or filling battery.

18. Do not operate the charger in a closed in area, or restrict

the ventilation in any way.

19. Do not place a battery on top of the charger.

20. For North American marine installations, external

connections to the charger shall comply with the United

States Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183,

Sub Part I).

Contents

Main Series Battery Charger Installation Guide Page Page About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Exclusion for Documentation Date and Revision Document Part Number About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used CAUTION Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR FUTURE Page Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries Page Page FCC Information to the User Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction A Specifications 1 Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Standard and Protection Features Page Truecharge 2 Battery Charger This section describes the different parts of the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger. Figure 1-1 Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Page Rear Panel This section describes the parts of the rear panel of the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger. Figure 1-2 Truec harg e 2 B att ery Charger Rear Panel Page Page 2 Preparing for Installation Figure 2-1 Typical Truecharge 2 Battery Charger System Installation Tools and Materials Location Install the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger in a location that meets the following requirements: Page Preparing for Installation Figure 2-2 975-0402-01-01 27 Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Mounting Orientations a) b) c) d) Installation 28 975-0402-01-01 Wiring Requi rements DC Wiring DC Wiring Examples for 12 V chargers Table 2-1 WARNING: Shock and fire hazard Page AC Wiring WARNING: Risk of fire Page Battery Bank Size Requirements Note: Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation Sequence WARNING: Shock and Energy Hazards Mounting the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Connecting the DC Chassis Ground (Earth) WARNING: Electric shock hazard Installing DC Wiring WARNING: Energy and explosion hazard CAUTION: Reverse polarity damage WARNING: Fire and burn hazard Page Page Installing AC Wiring Page WARNING: Fire hazard Page Poweri ng Up WARNING: Fire hazard Note: Installing Optional Accessories Installing the Optional Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) Note: Mounting the Optional Remote Panel Note: Configuring the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Configuring the Charger Mode Page Configuring the Battery Bank Type Configuring the Maximum Output Current Percent age Note: Installing Batteries Page Page Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Input Specifications DC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Protection Features Approvals Page Page Xantrex Technology Inc.