Table of Contents Description Section Description Section Important Safety Instructions Troubleshoot / Technical Guide Personal Safety Precautions Output Connector Circuit AC and Utility Requirements Temperature Compensation Option Safe Grounding Instructions Vehicle Lockout Control Option Assembly and Preparing to Charge AC Convenience Port Option Charging a Rechargeable Battery Limited Warranty Multi-Stage Charge—LED...
Do not use the charger if any part does not operate properly. • Replacement Parts and Accessories. When maintaining, only use accessories intended for use with this PCS product. Approved accessories are available from Pro Charging Systems (800.742.2740).
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To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and by the manufacturer of any equipment that you intend to use in the vicinity of battery. Review all cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
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Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID (lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel cell and AGM) battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
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Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit. Ne jamais placer le chargeur directment sous la batterie à charger ou audessus de cette dernière. Les gaz ou les fluids qui sèchappent de la batterie peuvent entrainer la corrosion du chargeur ou l’endommager.
• Whenever removing AC plug from the receptacle, pull from the plug body, not from the cord. • Do not operate the charger if it malfunctions. Personal injury or property damage could result. • Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. • During charging, battery and charger must be placed in a well ventilated area.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR PATRIOT SERIES 2420 HIGH FREQUENCY BATTERY CHARGER Length of cord (feet) • Refer to the Product ID Label affixed to the product and identify the input requirements such as ‘120VAC, 60Hz, 10Amps’. Make sure the product will be connected to a matching utility power rating. For example, if product is rated at 60Hz, do not connect to a 50Hz utility.
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARING TO CHARGE WARNING: The instructions printed on the charger are for daily reference.. For your own protection, when using ANY type of charger, always ensure that the batteries in your Battery Pack ARE ALL at the same state of charge, same condition, same size, and same rating.
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Absorb VPC = Absorption Volts Per Cell, the standard in the lead-acid battery industry for specifying voltage param- eters for charging. 12 volt lead-acid battery pack has 6 cells, a 24 volt lead-acid battery pack has 12 cells, etc. For Lithium applications or battery types not listed, please contact Pro Charging Systems at 615.471.5300 .
CHARGING A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • An LED Display is assumed to be used. For products using an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Display, the infor- mation below is displayed in readable format—refer to the section titled ‘LCD Display Menu Formats’ for a com- plete description of how the LED information is translated and displayed on the LCD.
MULTI-STAGE CHARGE (TYPICAL) WITH LED DISPLAY Power On (Red) Illuminates continuously when AC POWER IS PRESENT. Shutdown (Red) Illuminates typically when used only during Error Decode Mode. Refer to ‘TROUBLESHOOTING IF FLASHING. Detection (Red) Illuminates when battery not connected while powered by AC. Refer to ‘TROUBLESHOOTING IF FLASHING.
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CHARGE ERROR TABLE FLASHING LEDS: 0 = OFF, 1 = FLASHING, S = SOLID Condition LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Error Number Battery Over Voltage Battery Temperature Low Battery Temperature High Battery Pack Unbalanced –V Battery Pack Unbalanced –A Batt Is 100% Discharged Batt Beyond Over Discharged!
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL GUIDE To be able to troubleshoot safely and effectively, it is important to read this guide completely before beginning any tests. WARNING: DO NOT DESASSEMBLE THE CHARGER. TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENT WHEN SERVICE OR REPAIR IS REQUIRED.
• If your charger does not have the Temperature Compensation Cable, the charger will function based on battery performance at 25 Degrees C. (77 degrees F). • For additional information, please call Pro Charging Systems tech support at 615.471.5300.
LIMITED WARRANTY Pro Charging Systems, LLC (PCS) makes this Limited Warranty only to the original retail purchaser. PCS warrants this battery charger for three years (unless the charger is used outside of the USA or the charger has a part number with the RM designation) from the date of retail purchase against defective materials and/or workmanship.
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