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Preparing For Installation

NOTE: Not to scale. For illustration purposes only.

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IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY AN UNQUALIFIED INSTALLER

The battery charger must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all applicable local or national installation codes. Examples of such codes are the US National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), the American Boat & Yacht Council standards E-11 and A-31, and the US Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183).

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

NOTE: The Truecharge2 Battery Charger is designed to be permanently mounted. Figure 4 shows a typical installation with three batteries, a battery temperature sensor (BTS) and a remote panel (both optional). It also shows

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the AC and DC wiring and protection devices required for a typical installation. Means of over-current protection and disconnection must be incorporated into the fixed wiring, in accordance with the electrical code that governs each installation.

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Figure 4 Configuration for Normal Loads

1AC input wiring compartment

2AC mains source protected by correct size and type of branch rated circuit breaker

3DC negative cable

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Contents

Series Battery Charger Page Trademarks Product NumbersExclusion for Documentation Date and Revision About This Guide Statement of Hazard Related Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard Personal 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 FCC Information to the User Viii Contents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide AC wiring compartmentRear Panel Description Onboard Control and Status Display Panel Item Description Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Preparing For Installation Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Tools and Materials You need the following materials Explosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard DC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 Injury Fire HazardAWG Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirements Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation SequenceMounting the Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Connecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earth Shock 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 Installing AC Wiring AC wiring access hole Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Tapered end of strain relief AC supply wiring Screw to secure the wiring compartment cover Powering Up Explosion AND/OR Fire Hazard Installing a Parallel Configuration Damage to the Battery Charger Powering up after installing a parallel configuration Fault and Warning ConditionsWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers When Equalizing Batteries Installing Batteries Input Voltage Operating and Derating Multi-Stage Charging AC source Three-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Battery Qualification Temperature ConsiderationsTo force a battery detection sequence Charging Voltage Setpoints Setting 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 Performing An Equalization Risk of Equipment DamageEXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards To equalize your batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs Reporting Without AC Power or While on Standby Fault 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 Fuse Fuse Replacement Ratings Model Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Specifications Physical Specifications AC Input Specifications DC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Protection Features Regulatory Approvals Warranty and Return Information Warranty Warranty and Return Information Disclaimer Product Out of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc