Kohler EKOZD Series Service page 172

9.12.4 Charger Troubleshooting
1. No charger LEDs illuminate:
Confirm AC/DC connections are tight and
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correct.
Inspect AC/DC cable connectors for wear and
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tear.
Verify AC power is present.
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2. Charger LEDs are blinking:
Confirm AC/DC connections are tight and
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correct.
Inspect AC/DC cable connectors for wear and
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tear.
Confirm battery voltage is greater than 5 VDC
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(for a 12 volt battery) or 10 VDC (for a 24 volt
battery).
If battery voltage is less than 5 VDC (for a 12 volt
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battery) or 10 VDC (for a 24 volt battery) and
increasing, leave charger connected, this is
normal operation.
Correct operation should occur when battery
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voltage is greater than 5 VDC (for a 12 volt
battery) or 10 VDC (for a 24 volt battery).
Confirm that an overvoltage condition does not
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exist.
3. Charger LEDs are correct, but the battery does
not charge properly or not at all:
Perform items listed under 1 above.
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If possible, measure the battery current and
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confirm it is within specification.
If the battery current is correct, confirm there is
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no unintended loading.
If it is not possible to measure battery current,
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disconnect all cables and consult the factory.
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4. Charger LEDs indicate an overtemp condition:
Confirm adequate ventilation in the charger
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vicinity.
Provide cooling and/or allow time for the charger
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to cool.
Normal operation will resume automatically
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when the thermal shutdown has terminated.
5. Battery has an odor, is hot, or is sizzling:
Note: The battery may no longer be suitable for
use.
Stay clear of the battery until the odor has
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subsided and obtain eye protection.
Immediately turn off AC power and remove all
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loads.
Ventilate the area, do not generate any spark or
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flame.
Note: If the charger is still not operational after
performing the above checks, disconnect all
cables and
distributor/dealer for service.
contact an authorized
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