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24 VOLT FULLY AUTOMATIC
DUAL MODE BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL 18830
AC Supply:
DC Output:
Battery Capacity:
Battery Size:
Normal Recharge Time:
PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For correct operation of the equipment, it is important to read and be familiar
with this entire manual before installing and operating the charger.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
BECOME ALERT—YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
• Charger output characteristics are adjustable to charge gel cell and sealed or conventional replaceable liquid electrolyte
deep-cycle lead-acid batteries. A switch on the front of the charger selects different charge characteristics.
• Patented electronic circuit monitors battery state of charge and automatically turns charger off when the batteries reach full
charge.
• Line voltage compensation produces consistent charger output for AC supply voltage variations of ± 3% from nominal.
• Convection cooled design for maximum reliability and minimum maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and caution markings on the battery charger, battery
and all equipment using the battery.
attachment not recommended or sold by battery
charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
Operating Instructions
Specifications
90-125 / 180-250 volts, 50/60 Hertz, single-phase, 6.5 amps maximum
24 volts, 12 amps tapering to 3 amps
Two series connected 6 cell, 12-volt deep-cycle motive power batteries; gel cell
and sealed "maintenance-free" or conventional replaceable electrolyte deep-
cycle batteries
50 to 150 amp hours
8 hours
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL AFTER READING.
Features
Use of an
TYPE 24EL12-3ET
INTRODUCTION
The Dual-Mode battery charger is designed to
recharge
deep-cycle
replaceable electrolyte or gel cell and sealed
"maintenance-free" design.
characteristics required by these different types of
battery design are selected by sliding the "BATTERY
TYPE" selector switch to the correct setting.
1
IT MEANS:
batteries
of
conventional
The different charge
01583G
A
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Summary of Contents for Lester 18830
- Page 1 24 VOLT FULLY AUTOMATIC DUAL MODE BATTERY CHARGER MODEL 18830 TYPE 24EL12-3ET Specifications AC Supply: 90-125 / 180-250 volts, 50/60 Hertz, single-phase, 6.5 amps maximum DC Output: 24 volts, 12 amps tapering to 3 amps Battery Capacity: Two series connected 6 cell, 12-volt deep-cycle motive power batteries; gel cell and sealed "maintenance-free"...
- Page 2 patented electronic circuit turns the charger on and WARNING: KEEP DRY; DO NOT EXPOSE TO off automatically. RAIN OR SPRAY. FOR STORAGE, KEEP IN A Batteries used on industrial equipment are subjected BUILDING. REPLACE WORN, CUT, to severe deep-cycle duty on a daily basis. For this DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORDS AND PLUGS reason, it is important that only deep-cycle batteries IMMEDIATELY.
- Page 3 legible, do not use the battery. Refer to your dealer CAUTION: MANY DC PLUGS DO NOT HAVE if you do not understand what type battery you are A STANDARDIZED WIRING PATTERN. VERIFY using and have them set the "BATTERY TYPE" THAT THE CHARGER PLUG WIRING PATTERN switch accordingly.
- Page 4 The charger has an under-voltage protection batteries may require up to 16 hours to be mode, which will terminate the charge if battery properly charged and equalized. If the charger voltage does not increase above 18 volts after operates for 16 hours and is unable to fully 10 minutes of charging.
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Page 5: Personal Precautions
PLACE WRENCHES OTHER METAL 3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing OBJECTS ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINALS protection. Avoid touching eyes while working OR BATTERY TOP. ARCING OR EXPLOSION OF near battery. THE BATTERY MAY RESULT. SOMEONE 4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash SHOULD BE WITHIN THE RANGE OF YOUR immediately with soap and water. - Page 6 d. Fault in equipment wiring. The equipment RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT FUNCTION charging circuit high resistance, corroded or loose connections, loose or No AC power or no battery connected worn charging receptacle, and loose or worn fuseholders. Steady Steady Light test when AC connected Low Glow Slow Blink Charging (less than 80%)
- Page 7 b. Failed cells in the battery do not allow the d. Several failed cells in the batteries that do battery voltage to rise above 18 volts. not allow the charge rate to taper below 4 amps. 6. The charger operates through 16 hours before turning off.
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Page 8: Wiring Diagram
WHITE BOARD WHITE YELLOW OUTPUT INPUT BLACK BROWN THERMAL WHITE PROTECTORS WHITE L2120S20 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 18830 TYPE 24EL12-3ET 90-120 AND 180-250 VAC / 50-60 HZ PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 27488S CASE ASSEMBLY 18835S TRANSFORMER 23518S POWER SWITCH 15739S... - Page 9 Lester Electrical warrants each new Lester Battery Charger for defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture of the complete unit. Repairs can be made at the Lester factory. To do so, first obtain a "Return Material Authorization"...
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