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OWNER'S MANUAL 193111-078
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or
servicing this system.
Specifications covered by this manual:
. 500882-001
. 500883-001
AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER , TROY, OHIO 45373-1099, U.S.A.
Revised May 13, 2011
Multi-Range
Silicon Diode Ferroresonant
Transformer type
Battery Charger
DO NOT DESTROY
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- Page 1 Revised May 13, 2011 IMPORTANT: Read these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this system. Specifications covered by this manual: Multi-Range Silicon Diode Ferroresonant Transformer type Battery Charger . 500882-001 . 500883-001 DO NOT DESTROY AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER , TROY, OHIO 45373-1099, U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATION NO. EXPLANATION – The unit’s specification, model, and serial numbers appear on a name- plate, usually attached to its control panel. The “specification” number starts out with a “series” number (first 4- digit number with a possible letter suffix) which does not cover a complete unit. A “dash” number (-1, -2, etc.) must follow the “series”... - Page 3 NOTE: Information regarding obtaining additional copies of this manual is located in the Introduction chapter of this manual. A battery charger is identified by model number. Incorporated into the model number is the 8-hour ampere-hour capacity, case size, input power phase, and number of cells in battery for which charger is intended.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions And Warnings
193111-078 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 1. Installation and Grounding of Electrically Powered FOR OPERATION OF Equipment – Electrical equipment must be BATTERY CHARGING installed and maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and local EQUIPMENT codes. - Page 5 193111-078 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS C. Burn And Bodily Injury Prevention The battery produces very high currents when short circuited, and will burn the skin severely if in contact DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK with any metal conductor that is carrying this current. Do not permit rings on fingers to come in contact with CAN BE FATAL.
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Page 6: Instructions
193111-078 INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT Check the equipment received against the shipping to the site of installation before uncrating. Use care invoice to make certain that the shipment is com- in uncrating in order to avoid damage to the equip- plete and undamaged. -
Page 7: Installation
193111-078 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Location If metallic armored cable or conduit is used, the metal sheathing or conduit must be effectively grounded as For best operating characteristics and longest unit life, required by state or local code, or the National Electri- take care in selecting an installation site. -
Page 8: Line Connections To Battery Charger
193111-078 INSTALLATION DISCONNECT BRANCH FUSE COPPER CABLE SIZE AWG * * LINE AMPS SWITCH * SIZE (AMPERES) POWER GROUND 0-2.5 No. 14 No. 14 2.6-4.5 No. 14 No. 14 4.6-7.5 No. 14 No. 14 7.6-12 No. 14 No. 14 12.1-16 No. -
Page 9: Pre-Operation Checks
193111-078 INSTALLATION If connectors must be attached to charging cables, Pre-operation Checks follow instructions supplied with connectors. 1. Inspect charger thoroughly for damage; loose CAUTION: Make sure connectors are screws, nuts, or electrical connections. securely attached to cables (good solder joint or well tightened set screws, WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK whichever is applicable). -
Page 10: Operation
193111-078 OPERATION OPERATION NOTE: If this charger is equipped with certain optional features, the operating A.. Output Voltage Selection – A cell selector procedure may be modified. Refer to switch is located inside the unit for adjusting OPTIONS section of this manual for the output for 6,12,18,24, or 36 cell batteries. -
Page 11: Normal Or Daily Charge
193111-078 OPERATION Normal (Daily) Charge Equalizing (Weekend) Charge (for batteries with Ampere-Hour capacity within the range shown on Charger nameplate) Batteries may need periodic equalizing to correct for inequalities between cells that result from daily or WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD - frequent cycling. - Page 12 193111-078 OPERATION March 1, 2008...
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Page 13: Maintenance
193111-078 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Lubrication WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD — Before inspecting or None required. cleaning inside cabinet, turn OFF and remove fuses of disconnect Charging Rate Adjustment switch (supplying AC power to charger), disconnect battery, and Although it is normally not required, the charging rate check for voltage on capacitors. -
Page 14: Fuse Replacement
193111-078 MAINTENANCE Table 5-1 Charging Rate Adjustment Table 3. Mark present location of YELLOW jumper and Silicon Diode Testing ORANGE lead on charger rate adjustment label and on Table 5-1 if different from that marked by factory. WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD —... -
Page 15: Transient Suppressor Testing
193111-078 MAINTENANCE Transient Suppressor Testing Capacitor Testing 1. Heed WARNING in SILICON DIODE TESTING 1. Heed WARNING in Silicon Diode Testing section. section. 2. Disconnect capacitor and connect leads of 2. Disconnect one suppressor lead to isolate ohmmeter (set to highest scale) to capacitor suppressor from electrical circuitry. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
193111-078 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD — Before checking electrical components, turn OFF and remove fuses of disconnect switch (supplying AC power to charger), disconnect battery, and check for voltage on capacitors. Discharge through insulated screwdriver if there is any reading. CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGE FROM TEST EQUIPMENT can damage silicon diodes and other parts. - Page 17 193111-078 TROUBLESHOOTING Low charging current at beginning of cycle (battery fully discharged) Check for failed capacitor (s) (one or more) Replace capacitor if can is ruptured or fails test. Refer to Capacitor Testing in Maintenance section Check charging rate for "too low" adjustment Refer to Charging Rate Adjustment in Maintenance section Check line voltage for connection to proper input voltage Refer to Line Voltage Changeover instructions in Installation section...
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Page 18: Options
193111-078 OPTIONS OPTIONS The options listed in the following table of contents are those most commonly available. Special options not listed here will be covered by enclosed “addendum” sheets. OPTION NUMBER OPTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Portable Mounting Kit ………………………………….….7-1 Booted Alligator Clips……………………………...……...7-1 Portable Mounting Kit Booted Alligator Clips –... -
Page 19: Parts List
193111-078 PARTS LIST Typical “A” Case Shown For Parts Designation March 1, 2008... - Page 20 193111-078 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 197157 Panel, Rear 197159 Panel, Side, Right 197158 Panel, Side, Left 197163 197164 Door 197165 Hinge 197324 Base 357205-357 Lead, Yellow (1 Req'd) 357205-127 Lead, Orange (1 Req'd) 357205-128 Lead, White (1 Req'd) 357205-060 Jumper, Orange (2 Req'd) 357205-061...
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- Page 22 193111-078 DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS MODEL SPECIFICATION DIMENSIONAL NUMBER DIAGRAM OUTLINE 50A1-6M36 500882-001 398213 197203 75A1-6M36 500883-001 398213 197203 January 15, 2001...
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