9. WARNING – To protect the operator from serious injury and the battery from damage, Curtis recommends using a fast blow fuse rated for a minimum of 32V and a maximum of 30A between the battery and the charger.
2.3 Connections 2.7 Charge Cycle Profile AC Power Inlet: IEC 320/C14 The Model 1620 charger provides four different charge profiles: IVa (Off Mode, Programming Port: Molex 39-01-2040 For use with Curtis see Figure 1), I a (Equalize Mode after Off Mode, see Figure 2), IV (Float Instruments' Model 1311 handheld programmer only.
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(2) Equalize Time-Out (Tto) is reached. and fully charge battery again. Once one of these two possibilities occur, charging will stop and the 1620 will set itself to Off Mode; the charger remains in standby until restart voltage (Vrst) is reached.
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Figure 3. Charge profile for Float Mode cally returning to the charge profile being utilized immediately before the equaliza- tion. The Model 1620 provides the option of equalizing batteries, without need for separate power sources, in order to extend battery life.
Note 2: The Model 1311 handheld programmer is available with different con- 3.5 Charger should not be installed in locations which restrict airflow to the nectors. Be sure to use a 1311 with the 4 pin Molex connector. Conact a Curtis unit.
Excess dirt or grime may be removed from the unit by wiping it with a cloth charger. Make sure to observe all safety instructions provided on the unit and in this manual. dampened with water. Although Curtis chargers are equipped with a fan designed to last the life of the Flash Pattern Indication Solution charger, exposure to harsh environments –...
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Failure to complete charge in the allotted time will result in a fault mode. 1 Accuracy is calculated as percentage of the maximum setting. 2 Items in bold are as they appear in the display of the 1311 handheld programmer. page 11 Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual page 12...