Section 5- Operating Procedures; Unit Care; Connecting The Battery Charger; After Operation - Tesla TI150 Series User Manual

Section 5- Operating Procedures

5.1 – Unit Care
The TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner is engineered to provide continuous output power. Thus, the
charger can be left connected to a battery until it is ready for use. This is due to the intelligent recharging
system that prevents the TI150 from overcharging the battery. Prior to connecting the TI150 to an ac
power source, be sure that the charger is at least 20 feet away from any fuel source to avoid a potential
explosion due to sparking.
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5.2 – Connecting the Battery Charger
When you are ready to charge the battery in question, simply follow procedures on page 16. The LED will
show the battery's state of charge, and the cooling fan will start running after approximately one second.
Let the battery fully recharge. The amount of time needed to charge the battery can be determined by
dividing the amp hour rating of the battery by the output of the charger. For example, a 12 V battery with
a 20 Ah rating using a 12 V model TI150 will take approximately 1 hour to charge. The TI150 can be left
connected to the battery past the charge time due to the intelligent recharge system and will continue to
maintain and condition the battery while connected.
5.3 – After Operation
Although the battery charger is ruggedized, good
general care should be taken to maximize its life.
Therefore, protect the unit from the elements and
man-made hazards whenever possible. Do not expose
to wet or dusty environments (rain, snow, sand, etc.)
as this may damage internal circuitry. See Section 1.3
for more information concerning water infiltration.
TI150 Series Hardwired Battery Charger/Conditioner
Make sure that the unit is at least 20 feet (6 meters)
away from the nearest fueling source before connecting
ac power.
Figure 5.3 – TI150 Unit with
circuit breakers set to OFF
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