BATTERY CHARGER IMPORTANT: Read this manual before installing, operating, or servicing this product. IMPORTANT: SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE WHEN WORN OR LOST. LTD Products Troy, Ohio 45373 DO NOT DESTROY AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER , TROY, OHIO 45373-1099, U.S.A.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES FOR ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 1. READ THE SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CHAPTER OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE EQUIPMENT. 2. READ AND RETAIN THE OWNER’S MANUAL – All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the equipment.
193111-038 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICE FOR ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Inside Front Cover SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ...............1 A. GENERAL ........................1-1 B. SHOCK PREVENTION ....................1-1 C. BURN AND BODILY INJURY PREVENTION............... 1-2 D. FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION ............... 1-2 E.
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193111-038 TABLE OF CONTENTS BATTERY CHARGING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............PARTS LIST ............................DIAGRAMS WARRANTY April 3, 2000...
193111-038 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1. Installation and Grounding of Electrically Powered FOR OPERATION OF BATTERY Equipment – Electrical equipment must be installed CHARGING EQUIPMENT and maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and local codes. A power disconnect switch must be located at the equipment.
193111-038 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS C. Burn And Bodily Injury Prevention DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK The battery produces very high currents when short CAN BE FATAL. If person is circuited, and will burn the skin severely if in contact unconscious and electric shock with any metal conductor that is carrying this current.
193111-038 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CAUTION refers to possible equipment A. How To Use This Manual damage. Cautions will be shown in bold To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, type. including the chapter on safety instructions and warning. NOTE offers helpful information concerning certain operating procedures.
193111-038 INITIAL SET-UP & DESCRIPTION INITIAL SET-UP & DESCRIPTION 6-Hour Termination Type Set-Up Switch S1-8 can be used to select the 6-Hour charge See Location Diagram of Selector Switches included in after 80% Termination. this manual. For proper operation, the LTD Control must be set to...
193111-038 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION A. Location E. AC Input Voltage Changeover 120 VOLTS AC INPUT MODELS FIRE HAZARD – As with any electrical power equipment, do not install on or No AC input voltage changeover is required. over combustible materials. Keep charging area clear of combustible 208/240 &...
193111-038 INSTALLATION 4. Replace the one piece top and sides. If connectors must be attached to charging cables, follow instructions supplied with connectors. CAUTION: Use of the charger with the voltage changeover set to the incorrect service voltage may result in dramatically...
193111-038 OPERATION OPERATION A. Preliminary B. Normal or Daily Charge WARNING: DO NOT connect a battery to Make sure the charger is installed and grounded as this charger if the “Charge in Progress” instructed in the INSTALLATION chapter of this manual.
193111-038 OPERATION C. Equalize Or Weekend Charge D. Manual Stop The LTD features Auto Equalize on every 5th charge 1. To turn the charger OFF during any part of a cycle. Closing S1-6 can disable the feature. When the charge cycle, press the STOP key. All four Auto Equalize feature is disabled, an Equalize charge LEDs will flash.
193111-038 OPERATION I. 6-Hour Termination Option J. On-Board Utility Option The control will leave the factory with the 6-Hour The LTD Charger (194429 Control) with no additional Termination Option disabled. The 6-Hour Termination modifications can be used in on-board applications...
193111-038 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE For uninterrupted, satisfactory service, it’s necessary to keep the charger clean, dry, and well ventilated. At least every year, or more often if necessary, wipe and WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE blow out all dirt from charger’s interior components with FATAL –...
193111-038 SERVICE SERVICE There are no user serviceable parts within the charger. Refer all service needs to an authorized LTD Service LTD Products Center. To avoid delays, have the charger Troy, Ohio specification no., model no., and serial no. available 45373 before contacting a Service Center.
193111-038 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If battery charger service is indicated, see the SERVICE chapter of this manual. Troubleshooting Procedures Charger will not turn ON (No LED check after the battery is connected to charger). Charger has been connected to vehicle rather than battery.
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193111-038 TROUBLESHOOTING Charging current much less than DC Max Amps stamped on charger data plate. Battery is nearly fully charged. Charger is performing properly. Charger set for wrong AC input service – 208/240 or 220/380 volts input models only – see AC input volts information on charger data plate.
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193111-038 TROUBLESHOOTING Battery gases or “boils” vigorously while charging. Battery ampere-hour capacity is less than Amp. Hours range stated on charger data plate. Charge battery only with a properly matched charger. Charger set for wrong AC input service – 208/240 or 220/380 volts input models only – see AC input volts information on charger data plate.
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193111-038 BATTERY CHARGING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BATTERY CHARGING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. How often should I charge my battery? 2. How long should it take to charge my battery? This is a very difficult question to answer as every Again, this is a very difficult question to answer as application can be different.
193111-038 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST LTD BATTERY CHARGER 11-1 April 3, 2000...
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193111-038 PARTS LIST January 30, 2009 Revised 11-2...
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WARRANTY LTD Light Industrial Battery Chargers The manufacturer warrants that each new and unused LTD Battery Charger (the “Product”) manufactured and supplied by it is of good workmanship and is free from any inherent mechanical defects, provided that: The Product is installed and operated in accordance with generally accepted industrial standards and in accordance with the enclosed printed instructions.
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