Christie GXH5055ND Instructions

CHRISTIE ENGINEERING PTY LTD
12/24 -VOLT OUTBACK BATTERY CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Check and fill the engine completely with oil before starting, fill the oil to the top
of the filler hole with the engine on a level surface.
2. The battery charger should be operated on a clean surface, such as the vehicles
rubber floor mat.
3. Always connect the alligator clamps to the battery in the correct order RED is
positive [+], BLACK is negative [-] before starting.
The readout on the digital display of the equipped model should read about 0.00
to – 0.03
Never reverse the polarities, as this may cause severe damage, and may
cause an explosion due to the hydrogen gases produced during charging.
4. The battery charger {HIGH / OFF / LOW} switch should be in the "OFF" position
before starting.
5. Turn the Honda engine switch on, turn the fuel switch on, then turn the choke
lever to the on, or choke closed position and pull start.
Run the engine for a few seconds to warm up, then turn the choke off, or place in
the open position.
6. Switch the {HIGH / OFF / LOW} switch to the "LOW" position and accelerate the
engine to 2/3rds of the throttle position. This will excite the fields in the
alternator and will start the charging procedure. Voltage will be 14Volts (28V)
7. The models not equipped with a LED Ampmeter/Voltmeter display will be
equipped with a Start Charge switch to initiate the field of the alternator.
8. Observe the digital readout on the battery charger. If the readout is below: (35
amps for the 2.5 hp-55 amp model) or the motor is not labouring on the models
without an LED Amp-meter you may switch to the "HIGH" position.
This will increase the voltage to 14.6 volts (29.2V), and will charge the battery
faster. Adjust the throttle level to a suitable level, so the engine does not sound
overloaded and observe the charge rate.
If switched to the "HIGH" position too soon, the Honda engine may stall.
9. On LED Ampmeter models A lead acid cranking battery should be close to
charged when the amp readout comes down to around 5-10 amps, depending on
the battery size. It is recommended on the models not equipped with an
Ampmeter to take note of the charge time or use an external passive DC Amp-
Meter to check charge output.
10. On LED Ampmeter/Voltmeter equipped models the voltage of a battery can be
checked by attaching leads to battery and switching selector switch to Volts.
Default position is always Amps.
11. Some deep cycle batteries will take longer to charge, as they are designed
differently to cranking batteries lasting longer at a slow discharge/recharge rate.
12. Before removing the alligator clamps, switch off the Honda engine, place the
battery charger switch to the "OFF" position.
13. Always ensure the fuel is fully drained and the motor run until it stops before
storing for lengthy periods, most modern fuels go "stale" in a short time and
may cause trouble starting.
Note: The 2.5hp charger is not designed to charge large battery banks. Do not use
this on large solar installations – the 80A and 120A model chargers are
recommended for these applications.

MAINTENANCE:

Refer to the HONDA engine manual for detailed specifications and service
procedures.
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Note: On 24V models all voltages are in (brackets)