Fire and Burn Hazard | Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 specification

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

FIRE AND BURN HAZARD

Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in a zero-clearance compartment. See “Location” on page 10 for proper location requirements.

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

EXPLOSION HAZARD

•Charge only properly rated (such as 12 V and 24 V) lead-acid (GEL, AGM, Flooded, or lead-calcium) rechargeable batteries because other battery types may explode and burst.

•Do not work in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. See note below.

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

NOTE: Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

This battery charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the battery charger.

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

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Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Fire and Burn Hazard, Explosion Hazard, Personal Injury Hazard

Contents

Series Battery Charger Page Date and Revision TrademarksProduct Numbers Exclusion for Documentation Statement of Hazard About This Guide Related Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety Instructions Explosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the Battery Charger Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Viii FCC Information to the User Contents Page Standard and Protection Features Truecharge2 Battery ChargerIntroduction Introduction Front Panel Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Description Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment Rear Panel Item Description Onboard Control and Status Display Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Preparing For Installation You need the following materials Tools and Materials Condition Requirement LocationExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Wiring Requirements Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 DC Wiring AWG Fire HazardInjury Other examples of AC wiring requirements Battery Bank Size Requirements To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence Mounting the Battery Charger To connect the DC chassis ground earth Connecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth Accidental Short or Spark Hazard Installing DC WiringShock Hazard For more than one battery or bank For one battery or bankReverse Polarity Damage Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger AC wiring access hole Installing AC Wiring Tapered end of strain relief AC supply wiring Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Screw to secure the wiring compartment cover Explosion AND/OR Fire Hazard Powering Up Damage to the Battery Charger Installing a Parallel Configuration When Equalizing Batteries Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Configuring the Battery Chargers Input Voltage Operating and Derating Installing Batteries AC source Multi-Stage Charging Three-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Charging Voltage Setpoints Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations To force a battery detection sequence Setting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Charger Mode Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Battery Bank Type Charging Batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONTo charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries To equalize your batteries Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards Equalizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reading Onboard Display LEDs Accessing Charger InformationReporting While Charging or Equalizing Standby Reporting Without AC Power or While on Fault 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 Installer Model Fuse Replacement Ratings Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Physical Specifications AC Input Specifications Specifications DC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Approvals Protection Features Warranty Warranty and Return Information Warranty and Return Information Product Disclaimer Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc