Xantrex XPLORE 120/12 Owner's Manual page 53

Performing An Equalization
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Turn off or disconnect all DC loads on the battery during
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equalization.
Do not equalize if the level of equalization voltage (see note
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below) does not comply with the battery manufacturer's
recommendation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
NOTE: The voltage applied to the battery during equalization may
be above safe levels for some loads but the absolute maximum is
16 V within operational temperature range.
EXPLOSION, FIRE, AND BURN HAZARDS
Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye
protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and
wiping your forehead while working near batteries. See following
note.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
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WARNING
NOTE: If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it
with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
To equalize your batteries:
NOTE: All connected battery banks in each group will undergo
equalization.
1. Check the battery electrolyte level. If necessary, refill with
distilled water only. All the cells should have similar
electrolyte levels. If the levels are widely different, it will
influence the relative concentration of acid, thereby
affecting the specific gravity measurements. If distilled
water is added, batteries must undergo a complete charge
cycle.
2. Program or initiate an equalize cycle. Equalization will begin
if all banks are in either float or rest mode.
NOTE: If equalization is programmed prior to float, equalization
will start prior to reaching float.
3. By default, equalization is disabled. Consult your battery's
user guide for information on whether equalization is
allowed or not.
4. Monitor the specific gravity of each cell of the battery during
equalization with a battery hydrometer.
NOTE: The equalization cycle is preset to last for one hour.
It is not possible to program another equalization cycle
when the present cycle has not ended yet.
Transitioning Power States
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