Monitoring Events; Equalizing Batteries - Conext XW+ 6848 NA Owner's Manual

Monitoring Events

Equalizing Batteries

Button
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The Red Event LED indicates the presence of a fault or warning in the system. To
clear active events, briefly press and release the
Symbol LED On
The Conext XW+ has a fault and
has stopped charging or inverting.
The LED also turns on steadily if the
unit has both a fault and a warning.
Pressing the Equalize button (
equalization cycle. This cycle is used to restore battery capacity when battery life
has deteriorated due to sulphation. After the button is pressed the Conext XW+
begins a full charge cycle, which is automatically followed by an equalization
cycle. Equalization functions only when AC is present and qualified and the
charger is enabled. Otherwise the Conext XW+ generates a Cannot Equalize
warning (W96).
EQUALIZATION HAZARD
Only flooded lead acid batteries should be equalize charged. Hydrogen and
oxygen gases are produced when batteries are equalized and can potentially
cause an explosion if ignited. Corrosive battery acid can escape.
Provide adequate ventilation and remove all sources of ignition, such as open
flames, sparks, electric motors, relays, light switches, etc.
Equalization voltage is significantly higher than nominal battery voltage.
Detach electronics that can be damaged by high DC voltage.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Monitoring Operation with the Inverter Information Panel
symbol) for five seconds initiates a battery
WARNING
/ button.
STARTUP SHUTDOWN
LED Flashing
The Conext XW+ has a
warning. A warning may
escalate to a fault if the warning
condition does not go away.
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