Operation; Preliminary; Normal Or Daily Charge - Ametek POWER PRO FERRO 80 Series Owner's Manual

OPERATION

A. Preliminary
Make sure the charger is installed and grounded as
instructed in the INSTALLATION chapter of this
manual.
Maintain electrolyte level in the batteries to be
charged, as instructed by the battery manufacturer.
Because the volume of electrolyte expands during
the charging process, only add water when the
battery is at least 80% charged. An amber light will
be illuminated on the charger control panel when
the battery is at or above 80% charge.
Insure the battery size matches the charger.
Battery number of cells must equal the number of
cells stated on the charger data plate.
Battery ampere-hour capacity must be within the
ampere-hour range stated on the charger data
plate.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not
connect a battery to this charger if the
"Charge in Progress" LED is illuminated on
the charger. Do not disconnect a battery
from this charger if the "Charge in Progress"
LED is illuminated or ammeter is indicating
charging current; otherwise, arcing and
burning of connector parts can occur or a
battery explosion may result. Batteries
produce explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flames, and cigarettes away. Ventilate when
charging in an enclosed area. Always shield
eyes using face shield and goggles when
working near batteries.
CAUTION: The charging of a battery with
the incorrect number of cells or an ampere-
hour capacity outside the range stated on
the charger data plate will result in severe
over or under charging of the battery,
resulting in reduced battery performance
and life.
November 17, 2020
B. Normal or Daily Charge
WARNING: DO NOT connect a battery to
this charger if the "Charge in Progress"
LED is lit. Do not disconnect a battery from
this charger while a charge is in progress;
otherwise, arcing and burning of connector
parts or a battery explosion may result.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, and cigarettes away.
Ventilate when charging in an enclosed
area. Always shield eyes when working
near batteries.
1. Insure the battery size matches the charger
(Battery voltage and ampere hour capacity are
within nameplate information).
2. Securely engage the battery and charger
connectors.
3. After a five second delay (all LED's will be lit),
the charger will turn on. The "Charge in
Progress" LED will indicate charging current.
4. The "80% CHARGED" LED will light when the
battery on charge reaches the 80% charged
voltage.
5. The charger will automatically turn off and the
"Charge Complete" LED will light when the
charge has finished. reaching 80% charge.
The light will remain on until the battery is
disconnected from the charger.
NOTE: To disconnect battery from charger before
charge is complete, first press the "Manual
Stop" key, then disconnect the battery
from the charger.
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