INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CAUTION: To ensure safe installation and operation, the information given in the instruction manual should be read and understood before installing or using the equipment.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED ***CAPACITOR PRE-CHARGE INSTRUCTIONS*** WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING BATTERY FOR FILTERED UNITS To prevent the DC output fuse from blowing when connecting the battery, connections to the battery charger and batteries should be done in the following order (single battery charger).
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED A41/A41F The La Marche “Constavolt” Rectifier is designed to operate on a specific type battery with a specific number of cells. The nameplate on the charger indicates type and the number of cells required. Once properly installed the rectifier should maintain the battery in a fully charged condition.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED MOUNTING Mount the unit vertically making sure that there are at least three inches of clearance above and below the charger so that air can circulate through the unit. When mounted correctly, the lettering on the nameplate will be right side up.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED INSTALLERS INFORMATION The table below lists the AC and the DC minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the DC wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage difference between the unit's terminals and the battery at less than 1/2 volt when the unit is fully loaded.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED POWER CABLING FORMULAS WIRE GAUGE TABLE AREA AREA SIZE CIR. SIZE CIR. MILS MCM* MILS 1620 250000 2580 300000 4110 350000 6530 400000 10380 500000 16510 600000 26240 700000 41740...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING - THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL EXPOSE HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS. DISCONNECT CHARGER BEFORE PROCEEDING. TROUBLESHOOTING MODELS A41/A41F “CONSTAVOLT” BATTERY CHARGERS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROCEDURE...
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING - THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL EXPOSE HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS. DISCONNECT CHARGER BEFORE PROCEEDING. TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS AND DIODE REPLACEMENT The silicon diode may be a source of trouble.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED General Maintenance Procedure Yearly 1. Blow out rectifier/inverter with a low-pressure air hose. 2. Make sure all connections are tight. 3. Perform a visual check on all internal components. 4.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD WARRANTY F OUR INVOICE TO YOU SHOWS THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ’ PURCHASING THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY SEE THE...
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL A41 - STANDARD - A41F - FILTERED MANUFACTURER’S EXTENDED PARTS WARRANTY HIS IS YOUR ARRANTY IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY AS SHOWN ON OUR INVOICE TO YOU OR IF YOU PURCHASE THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY ANYTIME DURING THE FIRST...
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