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(especially in bedrooms), smoking in bed, and violent explosions (caused by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, etc.). Precau-L-4-2002 CHG-120 Instruction Manual 50641:B1 11/06/2002...
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Installing Optional Meters ..................21 Installing an AM-1....................21 Installing a VM-1....................22 Installing an MPM-3................... 22 Operating the Charger....................23 Overview......................... 23 Starting the Charger ....................23 Understanding the LED Status Indicators............... 23 Normal Operation ....................24 CHG-120 Instruction 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
1. Introduction to the Charger Overview The CHG-120 battery charger is designed to charge lead-acid batteries that provide emergency standby power for a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Two 12-volt batteries are always used in series to supply 24 VDC nominal. The following list gives answers to...
Replacing Batteries Only replace batteries with the same charge rate and capacity as other batteries in the set. For example, if replacing one of four 60 AH batteries, make sure the replacement battery has the same charge rate and capacity as the other three batteries. CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Batteries, although sealed, contain hazardous acid chemicals. Charging batteries can cause flammable hydrogen gas. Take care when handling batteries: batteries are heavy—take care in lifting and handling them. Mounting batteries requires proper mounting hardware. Follow the battery manufacture’s installation instructions CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Reporting” on page 19) plugged fuses (see “Charger JP3 (AM-1 connector) and JP9 for Maintenance” on page 8) enabling an optional AM-1 ammeter. (see “Installing an AM-1” on page 21) Figure 2 Charger Connections, Switches, and Jumpers CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Step 4: Connect the Primary Hot line to TB1. Step 3: Connect the Primary Neutral line to Check all connections, then replace the TB1. plastic insulating cover. Figure 4 Connecting AC Power to the Charger CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
“Battery +” as shown in Figure 5. Proceed to the section “Connecting the Charger.” Do not connect the Battery Interconnect Cable at this time—refer to “Starting the Charger” on page 23. Table 3 Connecting 25 AH Batteries CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
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“Battery +”) as shown in Figure 6. Proceed to the section “Connecting the Charger.” Do not connect the Battery Interconnect Cable at this time—refer to “Starting the Charger” on page 23. Table 4 Connecting 55 AH Batteries CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
2, place the charger chassis onto the mounting hooks in the cabinet. Insert the self-tapping screws through the charger chassis mounting slots and into the mounting holes in the cabinet. Chassis mounting Self-tapping screw slot Tighten the self-tapping screws. CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Place the charger chassis mounting slots in line with the mounting holes in the BB-55. Insert the self-tapping screws through the charger chassis mounting slots and into the mounting holes in the BB-55. Chassis mounting Self-tapping screw slot Tighten the self-tapping screws. CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
To connect a charger as shown in Figure 9, follow these steps: Step Action Cut and remove resistor R104 to disable CHG-120 ground fault protection. Refer to Figure 12 for R104 location. Cut jumper JP1 on the MPS-24A Circuit Board to disable the remote battery charger.
To connect a charger as shown in Figure 10, follow these steps: Step Action Cut and remove resistor R104 to disable CHG-120 ground fault protection. Refer to Figure 12 for R104 location. Cut jumper JP1 on the MPS-400 Circuit Board to disable the onboard battery charger.
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Make certain that the AFP-200 Control Panel Main Circuit board is Revision G or higher before proceeding with the charger connection. Cut and remove resistor R104 to disable CHG-120 ground fault protection. Refer to Figure 12 for R104 location. Cut jumper JP2 on the AFP-200 Main Circuit Board to disable the FACP battery charger.
Mount the AM-1 into a mounting slot on the front of the BB-55 (Figure 15): BB-55 Mounting Slot AM-1 or VM-1 (BB-55 only) Figure 15 Mounting an AM-1 or VM-1 to a BB-55 Battery Box CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Mounting screws Figure 16 Mounting an MPM-3 NOTE: The MPM-3 must be installed with supplied MPM-3 mounting hardware. Replace the original mounting screws from the power supply with MPM-3 mounting screws prior to installation. CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
27V Battery voltage greater than 27 VDC 25V Battery voltage between 25-27 VDC 23V Battery voltage between 23-25 VDC Low Battery Battery voltage less than 23 VDC Green LED Yellow LED Figure 17 LED Status Indicators CHG-120 Instruction Manual 11/06/2002 PN 50641:B1...
Table 7 LED Status Indicators Normal Operation The CHG-120 charges batteries at 4.5 A. When batteries are fully charged, the charger maintains a float charge of 27.6 VDC at a trickle charge rate of less than 400 mA. While charging the batteries, the HI and LO Charge LEDs switch on and off approximately every 20 seconds.
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This warranty is void if the product is altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than NOTIFIER® or its authorized distributors or if there is a failure to maintain the products and systems in which they operate in a proper and workable manner.
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World Headquarters NOTIFIER is a company 12 Clintonville Road Northford, CT 06472-1653 USA 203-484-7161 fax 203-484-7118 www.notifier.com...
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