POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Contents General Safety Precautions Personal Precautions Preparing To Charge The Battery Grounding And AC Power Cord Connection Overview Protection Features Charger Location Connecting To A Battery Disconnecting From A Battery Troubleshooting Guide Frequently Asked Questions www.midtronics.com...
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 General Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Risk of explosive gases Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation, and when discharged or charged.
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 1.4 Position the AC and DC leads to avoid tripping over them and to prevent damage by hood, doors, or moving engine parts; protect from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 1.5 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way;...
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2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery; thaw it out first. 2.10 NEVER use the PSC-700 to charge AGM batteries in showroom applica- tions. Charging AGM batteries above 13.8V for extended periods of time may cause damage to the battery.
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Preparing To Charge The Battery IMPORTANT: The PSC-700 charger has only one output voltage. Verify the battery voltage matches the voltage of charger before charging. 3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from vehicle to charge it, always re- move the grounded terminal from the battery first.
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Grounding And AC Power Cord Connection 4.1 The charger must be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conduc- tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING- TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 4.3 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Overview The Midtronics Power Charge Series of power supply/ maintenance chargers converts 120 volts nominal AC to 14.4 volts DC. As a power supply, the unit’s controlled regulation enables you to operate a 12-volt nominal DC load up to the unit’s rated output current.
This enables the fan to turn on and off very slowly, minimizing unwanted fan-starting noise. Charger Location The Power Charge PSC-700 must be located in an area with sufficient air space to allow unrestricted airflow in and around the charger. Not for permanent installation: Modifying this charger for permanent installation in a vehicle or installing this charger in a vehicle for permanent use is not recommended.
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Connecting To A Battery Use the following steps when connecting the Power Charge to a battery in a vehicle: Identify the polarity of the battery terminals. Negative is marked NEG, N, or – . Positive is marked POS, P, or + .
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POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Reverse Battery Protection Fuses Screws for cable connections. Use a hex driver to tighten the output screws. IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 50 in-lb. torque. Total Charging Management System (TCMS) plug ...
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Action 1. No Output 120 VAC supply not Connect power supply connected Check AC distribution panel for proper operation External Fuses Blown Check for reverse polarity Replace fuses with same type and rating...
POWER CHARGE™ PSC-700 Do not replace the converter unless the following checks have been performed: Loosen the screw on the positive terminal and disconnect the positive wire. Read the converter output voltage using a DC voltmeter. If the volt- age is above 14 volts, the converter is working properly.
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Midtronics products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Midtronics will, at our option, repair or replace the unit with a re-manufactured unit. This limited warranty applies only to Midtronics products, and does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, overvoltage damage, dropping the unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse.
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