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FOR THE LA MARCHE POWER CONVERSION EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the La Marche Power Conversion Equipment. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
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A48 INSTRUCTION MANUAL / ADJUSTMENTS / WARRANTY PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. If it is necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded the terminal from the battery first. Make sure all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc.
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NOMENCLATURE PLATES Each piece of La Marche Mfg. Equipment shipped is identified by part number on the nomenclature plate. ADJUSTMENTS All equipment is shipped from the factory fully checked and adjusted. Do not make any adjustments unless the equipment has been powered-up and the settings have been determined to be incorrect.
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THE A48/A48B IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO CHARGE SEALED/VALVE-REGULATED BATTERIES (VRLA) Install the A48 rectifier so that the flow of air through the ventilators is not obstructed. Binding posts with wire lug connectors are provided on a terminal board within the unit. When hooking up the DC cables to the battery, be certain the positive terminal of the charger is connected to the positive battery terminal and the negative terminal is connected to the negative of the battery.
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A48 INSTRUCTION MANUAL / ADJUSTMENTS / WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS – ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE CONTROL RELAY: The float transfer relay has two adjustment potentiometers. To adjust this relay, proceed as follows: 1. Turn both pots in the clockwise direction (there are no limit stops).
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A48 INSTRUCTION MANUAL / ADJUSTMENTS / WARRANTY General Maintenance Procedure Yearly 1. Blow out rectifier/inverter with a low-pressure air hose. 2. Make sure all connections are tight. 3. Perform a visual check on all internal components. 4. Check front panel meters and alarms for accuracy.
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Special units are not returnable. In no event shall La Marche Manufacturing Co. have any liability for consequential damages, or loss, damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the products, or any inability to use them either separately or in combination with other equipment or materials, or from any other cause.
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