Equalizing Flooded Batteries - Xantrex XPLORE 120/12 Owner's Manual

Transitioning Power States

Equalizing Flooded Batteries

IMPORTANT: Connect the Xantrex BLE Module (PN: 808-0889)
in order to use this function.
NOTICE
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
The XPLORE Charger will only equalize flooded lead-acid
batteries. It does not enter equalization when other battery types
are selected since they will be damaged by this process. Use the
correct settings for your battery types.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
NOTICE
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout
equalization to determine the end of the equalize cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
The XPLORE Charger cannot automatically determine when to
stop the equalization of a battery. The one hour time-out is
intended as a safety feature to require the user to continually re-
activate it as necessary after checking batteries manually, but
may not be sufficiently short to prevent battery damage.
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In the following conditions the XPLORE Charger will not enter
equalization mode:
the battery type is set to GEL, AGM, LFP, or CUS
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any battery is not fully charged (all three battery banks must
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be charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be
activated on any bank)
there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to
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charge
You must run a complete normal charge cycle on the batteries
before you equalize them.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
The battery generates explosive gases during equalization.
Follow all of the battery safety precautions listed in this guide.
Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly using ventilators
with brushless motors and ensure that there are no sources of
flame or sparks in the vicinity.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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In this case an equalization cycle can be programmed to start once the charge cycle is done.
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DANGER