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OWNER'S MANUAL
FLEET POWER
INVERTER/BATTERY CHARGERS
Fleet Power 1000 & 2000 models are certified by UL to comply with FED spec-KKK-A1822, SAE
spec-SAE-JRR1, for emergency vehicle application. All models UL and C-UL Listed for Canadian use.
FLEET POWER 1000
FLEET POWER 2000
FLEET POWER 2500
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Summary of Contents for Fleet Power 2000
- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL FLEET POWER INVERTER/BATTERY CHARGERS Fleet Power 1000 & 2000 models are certified by UL to comply with FED spec-KKK-A1822, SAE spec-SAE-JRR1, for emergency vehicle application. All models UL and C-UL Listed for Canadian use. FLEET POWER 1000 FLEET POWER 2000 FLEET POWER 2500 ®...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION General safety information for installation and operation is contained throughout this manual where it applies and are not included in this summary. Warnings Warning statements identify condi- tions or practices which could result in personal injury, loss of life, damage to equipment or other property.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dip Switch Status Remote Control Wiring Link 2000 Remote Control Status LEDs ......10 Dip Switch Programming ..11 Batteries . -
Page 4: Introduction
• Fleet Power battery chargers are electroni- cally controlled and rated: FP 1000-12...50 Amps DC FP 2000-12...100 Amps DC FP 2500-12...130 Amps DC They are designed to rapidly and optimally recharge either wet* or gel* cell deep-cycle batteries. -
Page 5: Things You Should Know
AC circuit which is transferred through to the loads via the GFCI. The Fleet Power 2000 has a 25 Amp INV/CHG circuit breaker that protects against sustained inverter overloads over 3000 watts and the AC input to the battery charger. -
Page 6: Power Switch
OPERATION Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the front panel. This switch controls ON/OFF and RESET for the inverter. Expect a 3 second delay when the power switch is turned ON before the unit is activated. If the unit is connected to external AC power, the battery charger and transfer switch will continue to function, regardless of the position of the switch. -
Page 7: Remote Control Panel
An optional remote control panel is available which offers several features not found on the unit. The remote control panel provides LED bargraphs which show system status, battery voltage, and DC Amps in both inverter and charge modes. These bargraphs can also display dip switch posi- tions and shut down conditions. -
Page 8: Dip Switches
REMOTE CONTROL PANEL Dip Switches On the back of the Fleet Power remote control panel is a set of 8 dip switches which are used to make several adjust- ments. On the switch block, each switch is numbered . . .1 through 8 and the ON posi- tion is indicated. -
Page 9: Dip Switch Status
Use the 5 Amp setting for small genera- tors, or for charging deeply discharged batteries. Dip Switch Status You can check the position of the dip switches by quickly cycling the power switch OFF/ON twice. The DC Volts bargraph will cease to display battery voltage and will indicate the settings of each dip switch. -
Page 10: Status Leds
STATUS LEDs Status LED INV/CHRG (Inverter/Charg AC Input Steady Overload Blinking Overload Steady Battery Blinking Battery 90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 Purpose Power on light. It will be illuminated whenever the power switch is on (inverter on) or when there is incoming AC power and the charger comes on. Illuminates when incoming AC power has been applied and the transfer relays have engaged. -
Page 11: Dip Switch Programming
Not used. 1000 5 Amps 2.5 Amps 5 Amps 15 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps 15 Amps* 30 Amps* *indicates factory default setting. (>80 deg. F.) (<80 deg. F.) 2000 2500 5 Amps 20 Amps 30 Amps Disabled* 90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65... -
Page 12: Batteries
BATTERIES BATTERY TYPES Use only deep-cycle batteries with your Fleet Power Inverter/Charger. These fall into two broad categories, wet cell and gel cell. Wet Cell Batteries True deep-cycle wet cell batteries are characterized by relatively thick plates that are alloyed with antimony. Common marine/RV deep-cycle batteries are acceptable. -
Page 13: Battery Interconnection
Beware of so-called maintenance- free batteries. These batteries have cal- cium alloyed with the lead and hold the liquid electrolyte in a sponge-like material. They are sealed and water cannot be added. Do no confuse them with true gel cell batteries, they will not hold up to deep discharging. -
Page 14: Battery Bank Ratings And Sizing
BATTERIES Parallel Connecting 2 batteries in parallel will double the Amp-hour rating of the battery bank, while the voltage will be the same as each individual battery. Example, two 12 Volt 105 Amp-hour batteries in parallel will produce one 12 Volt 210 Amp-hour battery bank. - Page 15 Many electric motors have momentary starting requirements well above their op- erational rating. Start up watts are listed where appropriate. Individual styles and brands of appliances may vary. Watts 1200 1200 1200 1450 1500 1600 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 2000 90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65...
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Page 16: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING Battery Charging Completely recharging wet cell deep- cycle batteries requires the battery voltage to be raised beyond what is known as the gassing point. This is the voltage at which the battery begins to bubble and gas is given off. - Page 17 NOTE: Fleet Power battery chargers are on whenever there is AC power connected to the charger input, regardless of the condi- tion of the On/Off switch. This feature can be disabled by setting the dip switch #4 (back of the remote) to "On" so that the charger will also be controlled by the On/Off switch.
- Page 18 BATTERY CHARGING Gel cell batteries can accept a higher rate of charge. Consult the manufacturer for specifications. Stage 2 - Acceptance Charge The acceptance stage immediately follows the bulk charge stage. During this stage the battery voltage is held constant at the bulk charge voltage limit and the current gradu- ally ramps down.
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Page 19: Charging Over-Discharged Batteries
charging cycle. The battery voltage will increase to 16.3 using the cool temperature wet cell setting. This will cause the battery bank to gas profusely and will accomplish the following: 1. Removal of residual sulfate. Each time a battery is cycled (discharged and re- charged), a small amount of sulfate is left on the plates. - Page 20 BATTERY CHARGING WARNINGS 1. Do not equalize gel cell batteries with the remote programmed for wet cells. 2. Always monitor the equalize charge. Provide proper ventilation for battery fumes. Do not allow any sparks during equalizing. If one or more cells begin to overflow, terminate the equalize charge.
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Page 21: Battery Charger Voltage Settings
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Page 22: Installation Precautions
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION This equipment is not igni- tion protected and employs compo- nents that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk of fire or explosions, do not install in compart- ments containing batteries or flam- mable materials or areas in which ignition-protected equipment is re- quired. -
Page 23: Installation
Key Installation Points The Power Switch must be turned OFF before you begin. 1. Observe proper polarity when connecting batteries. Reverse DC polarity will result in damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Use care when making the DC connections. -
Page 24: Grounding
INSTALLATION 10. If installing in a system which in- cludes an existing battery charger or con- verter, make sure these do not operate from the inverter output AC power. This sets up a power loop which, due to ineffi- ciencies, will quickly drain the batteries. 11. -
Page 25: Neutral Bonding
Use proper wire sizes according to the NEC. AC Input (Fleet Power 1000 and Fleet Power 2000): Feed the 3 conductor AC input wire through the strain relief and into the AC input compartment. You should have 6 inches of individually insulated black, white and green wire. -
Page 26: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
AC output is available at the GFCI outlet mounted on the unit. On the Fleet Power 2000, AC output is available at both the GFCI outlet and at the AC output compart- ment. The AC output for the Fleet Power 2500 is available at the AC output compart- ment only. -
Page 27: Remote Control Wiring
WARNING Persons with heart problems or other conditions which make them susceptible to electric shock may still be injured by ground faults on circuits protected by the GFCI Receptacle. No safety devices yet designed will protect against all hazards or carelessly handled or misused electrical equipment or wiring. -
Page 28: Dc Wiring
This fuse with fuse holder is available from your dealer or Heart Interface. For Fleet Power 1000 200 Amp Fuse & Holder 200 Amp Fuse Only For Fleet Power 2000, 2500 300 Amp Fuse & Holder 300 Amp Fuse Only PN# 84-4158-00 PN# 84-4157-00... -
Page 29: Installation Option
This type of power loop will only discharge the batteries. 4. Fleet Power 1000 has 15 Amp transfer only. 5. Use the hardwire output for 30 Amp transfer on the Fleet Power 2000, and 2500. INSTALLATION OPTION 1 90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65... - Page 30 INSTALLATION OPTION 2 30 Amp Shore Power and Generator. Inverter Runs Entire Panel. This system has 2 sources of AC power, shore power and generator. There is a transfer switch between these two AC sources. The output of this transfer switch is switched to the input of the inverter/ charger where it is passed through to the circuit breaker panel.
- Page 31 INSTALLATION OPTION 3 50 Amp Shore Power/Generator Inverter Runs 30 Amp Sub-Panel. In this system the main circuit breaker panel contains many loads that will not operate from the inverter such as air conditioning, stove, water or space heater. The AC receptacle circuits are removed from the main circuit breaker panel and a 30 Amp sub-panel is installed.
- Page 32 INSTALLATION OPTION 4 (Dual AC Input) Fleet Power 2500 Only • 50 Amp 120 Volt Shore Power Service • Generator The transfer switch shown, switches, either manually or automati- cally, between generator and shore power. This switch is unrelated to the transfer switch inside the Fleet Power 2500.
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Page 33: Dc Wiring Options
WARNING For Installations using Battery Switches NOTE: No other DC loads should be connected to the common on the battery switch. This will prevent their operation directly from charger power when the battery switch is OFF. DC Wiring #1 - Two Battery* System Using Manual Battery Switch This system is simple and effective, providing the user with the ability to choose... - Page 34 DC WIRING OPTIONS DC Wiring #3 - Two Auxiliary Batteries* with Battery Switch and One Engine Battery This system allows the inverter to use either auxiliary battery. The engine battery can always be charged by the alternator, but cannot be discharged by the inverter. The user can select between the two auxiliary batteries with the battery switch for charging or for...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
L E D Number LED 1 Illuminates if the unit shuts down for any reason. LED 2 Over-temperature. Allow to cool. The unit detected a failure. Call Heart Interface LED 3 Technical Support. Inverter overload caused by too large a load or LED 4 short circuit. - Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No Inverter Output Low Inverter Output Voltage Little or No Output from Battery Charger Microwave Oven Cooking Slow Slow Digital Clock 90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 Things to Check 1. Battery voltage under load. 2. Battery connections and DC fuse. 3.
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Page 37: Glossary
Alternating Current (AC) An electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals. Sources of alternating current are shore power, generator power, inverter power or household current. Ampere (Amp, A) The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through a circuit. Ampere-hour (Amp-Hr., AH) A unit of measure for a battery's electrical storage capacity, ob- tained by multiplying the current in amperes by... - Page 38 GLOSSARY Equalize Charge A controlled overcharge of the batteries which brings all cells up to the same voltage potential, extends the battery life, restores capacity and mixes the electrolyte. Gel Cell Battery A type of battery that uses a gelled electrolyte solution. These batteries are sealed and are virtually maintenance-free.
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Page 39: Specifications
FP1000-12 and FP2000-12 models are certified by UL to comply with FED spec-KKK-A1822, SAE spec-SAE-JRR1, for emergency vehicle application. All models are UL and C-UL Listed for Canadian use. *Indicates adjustable setting with the optional remote control. SPECIFICATIONS FP 1000-12 FP 2000-12 12 VDC 12 VDC 10.0 - 15.5 VDC 10.0 - 15.5 VDC... -
Page 40: Warranty
WARRANTY Your Heart Interface Fleet Power Inverter/Charger is under limited warranty for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Terms of the warranty are detailed on the warranty registration card. Please complete this card and return it to Heart Interface to register your warranty.