Charging Batteries - Xantrex XC1524 Owner's Manual

Operation

Charging Batteries

Before you start to charge batteries read the "Important Safety Instructions" on
page v and follow all safety precautions when working with batteries.
To charge your batteries:
1. If possible, disconnect all loads from the battery, by opening a disconnect
switch, or by switching the loads off.
2. Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly. Review the charging
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of your batteries and take any steps
required.
3. Apply AC power to the XC Series by closing the AC breaker and/or applying
shorepower or turning the generator on. The indicator lights will blink as an
initialization sequence runs, lasting typically 10 seconds. After initialization the
charging indicator light illuminates.
During charging, the charging current indicator lights show the total current
being delivered to the selected battery bank as well as any DC load applied.
4. Re-connect all loads to the battery, by closing a disconnect switch, or by
switching the loads on.
The batteries can be in one of six different stages:
Mode
Bulk mode
Absorption mode
Rest mode (2-stage charging)
Float mode (3-stage charging)
Equalize mode
Battery fault
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