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- Page 1 STEED WITH CONTROLLED FERRO-RESONANT TECHNOLOGY Installation and Operating Instructions One Technology Place Caledonia, NY 14423 585) 538 – 4421 www.appliedenergysol.com The Power of Excellence FM1249 REV G...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 RECEIPT AND INSPECTION OF THE CHARGER SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION SECTION 4 CONTROL FEATURES SECTION 5 INSTALLATION SECTION 6 CHARGER OPERATING PROCEDURE SECTION 7 CHARGER CABINETS SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SECTION 10 SCHEMATICS... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SECTION 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 2. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASSES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED EXACTLY. -
Page 4: Introduction
SECTION 2 RECEIPT AND INSPECTION OF THE CHARGER Upon receipt of the STEED Charger, the information on the shipping carton should be checked against your order. All chargers can be handled with a lift truck by inserting the forks under the bottom of the charger. - Page 5 Equalize switch - This switch when depressed will turn on and off the three-hour additional equalizing charge. When the equalize function is turned on an “E” will be displayed in the left- most digit of the display and the CHARGE COMPLETE LED will flash on for 1/2 second and then off for 3 seconds until the charger goes into the equalize mode.
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Page 6: Section 5 Installation
Mounting holes are provided in the frame for securing the charger. INPUT POWER CONNECTION: THE 3 PHASE STEED CHARGERS ARE PHASE ROTATION SENSITIVE; PLEASE ENSURE THAT CLOCKWISE PHASE ROTATION IS OBSERVED. SEE SECTION 4.1 FOR IMPROPER PHASE ROTATION FAULT CODE, OR SECTION 9 (TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE). - Page 7 AC service. Refer to SECTION 8.2. CHANGING THE AC INPUT LINE VOLTAGE. 5.4 Setting Charger DIP Switches The STEED chargers are designed to charge both flooded and sealed batteries. The charger The utmost care is equipped with switches that determine the charge profile settings.
- Page 8 Table 1. Amp-Hour Rating S6-1 S6-2 S6-3 S6-4 AMPERE-HOUR RATING AMPERE-HOUR RATING 1 PH (AH) 3 PH (AH) 1050 1200 1450 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Table 2. Profiles S2-1 S2-2 BATTERY PROFILE GEN GEL Sealed LA I/E/I...
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Page 9: Charger Operating Procedure
SECTION 6 CHARGER OPERATING PROCEDURE PRELIMINARY SET-UP: With all power removed from the charger set the DIP switches per the previous tables before attempting to charge a battery. Once power has been applied to the charger, a "dash" will sequence across the display on the front panel. - Page 10 To override the “Lo U” condition press and hold the Stop and Equalize buttons for ten seconds. The charger will begin charging. If the battery voltage does not rise above the 1.5 V/Cell limit within 5 minutes the charger will be locked off and the override function will not work.
- Page 11 CHARGE TERMINATION 6.4.1 MANUAL TERMINATION, while charging, is accomplished by pressing the STOP push-button switch located on the front panel. WARNING To remove a charging battery from the charger, it is important to press the STOP push-button switch first before disconnecting the battery from the charger. Failure to do this may damage the charger.
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Page 12: Section 7 Charger Cabinets
SECTION 7 CHARGER CABINETS SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE... -
Page 13: Section 8 Maintenance
CHARGER ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE AC INPUT LINE VOLTAGE: The STEED chargers are designed to operate at different voltage levels. Single phase chargers can be ordered for 120/240 volts, 208/240/480 volts or 240/480/575 volts 60 Hz electric services depending on the charger. Three phase chargers can be ordered for 208/240/480 volts or 240/480/575 volts 60 Hz electric services. - Page 14 VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Manually terminate the charging battery by pressing the STOP button and disconnect battery from charger. 2. Remove AC power from the charger. 3. Locate the Terminal Block with Jumpers (one Terminal Block per phase. and the label describing the various voltage/jumper configurations) (Refer to FIGURE 8.2.1A, B, C, D OR E).
- Page 15 FIGURE 8.2.1B A.C. VOLTAGE SELECTOR BLOCKS (SINGLE PHASE UNITS ONLY) FIGURE 8.2.1C A.C. VOLTAGE SELECTOR BLOCKS (SINGLE PHASE UNITS ONLY) FIGURE 8.2.1D A.C. VOLTAGE SELECTOR BLOCKS (THREE PHASE UNITS ONLY) FIGURE 8.2.1E A.C. VOLTAGE SELECTOR BLOCKS (THREE PHASE UNITS ONLY)
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
FIGURE 8.2.2A, B, C, D A.C. VOLTAGE SELECTION ON PRIMARY SIDE OF CONTROL TRANSFORMER CHARGING CURRENT START & FINISH RATE ADJUSTMENT: WARNING HIGH VOLTAGES EXIST WITHIN THE CHARGER WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. SERVICE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. - Page 17 SYMPTOM 2 DISPLAY IS ON BUT CHARGER WILL NOT START If the “sequenced dash” is displayed, check the battery connections and the output fuse for open fuse. If “Hi U” is displayed, verify that the number of cells of the battery to be charged matches the number of cells on the nameplate.
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Page 18: Section 10 Schematics
Is cable from capacitor winding 8 of the main transformer T1 connected to the power resistor mounted near the capacitor? Are the cable from the other side of the power resistor and the cable from terminal M4 of the control assembly connected to the same side of the capacitor? ... - Page 21 APPLIED ENERGY SOLUTIONS and its authorized agents shall not be liable for direct or indirect damages in excess of such repair or replacement. In no event shall the purchaser be entitled to recover for contingent expenses from, but not limited to, telephone calls, telegrams, travel expenses, lodging, duties and taxes, labor, rental or replacement equipment, loss of business or profit or other commercial losses.
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