Battery Charger Operation - Vestil CB-PMPS Series Instruction Manual

BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION

Working with or near lead acid batteries is dangerous.
 Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases. A battery explosion could result in loss of eyesight or
serious burns.
 DO NOT expose the battery to sparks or flames, i.e. DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE BATTERY!!
 ONLY charge batteries
 DO NOT lay tools or any metallic item on top of a battery.
 When working with batteries, remove personal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches. A battery can
produce enough voltage to weld jewelry to metal.
 Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case contact with battery acid occurs.
 Operating the battery with a low battery voltage can cause premature motor contact failure.
 The charger is equipped with an external ground wire (small green). During installation the charger must be grounded
to the equipment which it is connected to. Be sure this wire is always connected to the chassis, frame, or other metallic
surface considered to be ground.
 Confirm that all battery connections are sound and clean.
 Replace defective cords and wires immediately.
 DO NOT use the charger if the flanged inlet is damaged.
 DO NOT connect the charger to a damaged extension cord.
Every DC powered CB-PMPS is equipped with an onboard battery charger having a flanged electrical inlet. The
charger is current limited and will not exceed its rated output even if loads are placed on the battery while it is charging.
The charger fuse will blow if it is connected in reverse polarity.
To charge the battery:
1.) Plug the charger into an 115V 60 Hz receptacle by connecting the flanged inlet on the charger to an extension
Plug the other end of the cord to a wall socket.
2.) When properly connected, the charge LED will indicate the status of charge current flowing to the battery.
 If only the red LED is on, the charger is providing full output to the battery.
 If both the red and green LED's are on, the charger is "topping off"
 When only the green LED is on, the unit is providing a "float" (maintenance) charge.
 DO NOT leave the charger on for long periods after the battery is fully charged.
3.) Unplug the charger before using the pallet handler. Failure to do so could cause damage to cords, receptacles, or
other equipment
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the charger does not work:
1) Make sure all battery connections are electrically and mechanically sound.
2) Confirm that the AC source (e.g. wall socket) for power.
3) Check the fuse. Replace only with a fuse having the same rating as originally supplied.
4) Determine battery condition. It may take some time before current begins to flow through a highly sulfated
battery.
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in clean, dry, and well ventilated locations.
Use a short, thick extension cord.
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cord.