Charger To Battery Pack Connection And Charging - FES GEN2 14S User Manual

FES BATTERY PACK GEN2 Version 1.18

3.2 Charger to Battery pack connection and charging

Place Charger on a safe, secure position. Keep away from dust, direct sunlight,
fire, smoke, childrens and any unatendent person!
Before charging, physical condition inspection of the battery packs should be
done. Any sign of mechanical damage, such a puncture, dents, scratches, must
be evaluated and reported to manufacturer before charging.
1. Connect RED + and BLACK - cables from charger to first battery pack.
2. Connect charger and Battery pack with BMS-Charger signal cable.
3. Plug in Charger to (220V AC, 50-60hz only) outlet
4. Turn on BMS switch on top of the Battery pack cover
Immediately after BMS is switched ON, the BMS starts test procedure - with check
of all 14 cells, one by one. Red »Error LED« turns ON during system's test
procedure, and switch OFF again when test is completed without error.
5. When test procedure is completed also a green »Power LED« starts blinking, which
is clear sign that BMS starts working in normal mode. At the same time, BMS sends
signal to the CHARGER in order to start charging. Orange LED on front panel of the
CHARGER starts burning, which indicates charging. It is also possible to hear the
sound of contactor "click" inside of the CHARGER. Charging current rises slowly to
the final value of 9 A (or 18A at 1200W version), and after some time, cooling fans
in CHARGER starts.
BMS-Charger signal cable
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