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34. If battery electrolyte temperatures are well below 32ºF, the Eclipse will not be able to adequately charge the battery.
Battery insulation or heaters would be required to keep the battery electrolyte temperatures close to 32ºF.
35. If the control is set to perform forming cycles, DV/DT termination is disabled, and the low current shutdown is disabled.
To return to normal operation, program the control to "00" Forming Cycles (See the Programming section of your
EC2000 Control chapter of this manual.
36. Program the control to DV/DT charge termination (See the Programming Your EC2000 Control chapter of this manual).
37. A faulty lift interrupt on a lift truck can cause the battery to be over or under charged. Check the interrupt voltage of the
interrupt following the procedures found in your truck and/or lift interrupt operator's manual (s).
38. If fully discharged batteries are desired for efficient operations, lift interrupts can be installed on the trucks to allow the
operators to recognize a fully discharged battery.
39. In opportunity charging applications, higher than normal battery temperatures should be expected. In cases where the
temperature is exceeding a reasonable value, utilize the battery cooling feature of the EC2000 Control or adjust the
the battery use versus charging schedule to allow for lighter loads on the battery. In a standard charging mode, a cool
down can be programmed into the EC2000 Control to add a specific cool down time between charge termination and the
signaling of charge complete (See the Programming Your EC2000 Control chapter of this manual). A delayed start can
be programmed into the EC2000 Control to add a specified delay time between battery connection and the start on the
charge (See the Programming Your EC2000 Control chapter of this manual).
40. Battery is being discharged at too high (fast) of a rate. Consult the battery manufacturer or distributor for applications
assistance.
41. Do a continuity or resistance test. Check for connection points that visually appear to have been exposed to extreme
heat. Any connections that appear loose or overheated must be re-lugged and rechecked.
42. Disconnect the charger from the battery and the input AC. Blow out the charger with compressed air, and allow the unit
to set unused for 1 to 2 weeks in a warm dry environment (as hot, up to 104ºF) and dry as possible.
43. Refer to the MAINTENANCE chapter in the manual. Electrical parts tend to attract dust and dirt after a long period of
time, which can cause parts to fail prematurely.
44. Connect a 50% to 100% discharged battery to the charger. Within 3 minutes of when charging begins, press and hold
the "program" key for 5 seconds, then release it. The lower line of the display should change to "shunt calibration".
Using the up and down arrow keys, adjust the charger output current shown on the EC2000 display to match a DC
current clamp or calibrated test shunt. Press the "program" key again when the process is complete.
45. When it is necessary to stop the charge cycle before charge complete, always terminate the charge cycle by pressing
STOP key before disconnecting the battery from the charger.
46. Program the forming cycles feature of the EC2000 Control to the number of cycles required to properly form the battery.
(See the Programming Your EC2000 chapter of this manual).
47. Program the EC2000 Control to Multi-cell mode "ON" or program the Fixed Cell setting to the proper cell size for your
battery. (See the Programming Your EC2000 chapter of this manual).
48. Set the Control PCB cell size dip switches to match the charger nameplate cell size and cycle AC power. Reset by
pressing both arrow keys simultaneously until the display resets.
49. Replace the ampere hour jumper with one that matches the nameplate AH rating of the charger and cycle AC power.
See the parts list included in this manual. Reset by pressing both arrow keys simultaneously until the display resets.
50. Contact Factory for assistance.
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