Lester Lestronic II Troubleshooting Manual

Lester Lestronic II Troubleshooting Manual

For motive power batteries

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

LESTRONIC II BATTERY CHARGER
PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For correct operation of the equipment, it is important to read and be familiar
with this entire manual before installing and operating the charger.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS:
BECOME ALERT—YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
INTRODUCTION
The Lestronic II battery charger is designed to
recharge
deep-cycle,
ferroresonant transformer is used to provide a highly
reliable, line compensating unit with a minimum of
moving parts, designed for long, trouble-free service.
A patented electronic timer turns the charger on and
off automatically. This electronic timer determines
full charge of the batteries by measuring the rate at
which the battery voltage increases during charge.
When the voltage stops rising, the battery is fully
charged and the charger turns off.

PROPER CARE OF MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES

Motive power batteries are subjected to severe deep
cycle duty on a daily basis. Although these batteries
are designed to withstand such duty, the following
precautions must be observed to obtain good
performance and maximum cycle life.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE
EYE SHIELDS AND CLOTHING WHEN WORKING
WITH BATTERIES. BATTERIES CONTAIN ACIDS
WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY HARM.
PUT WRENCHES OR OTHER METAL OBJECTS
ACROSS
THE
BATTERY
BATTERY TOP.
ARCING OR EXPLOSION OF
THE BATTERY CAN RESULT.
Troubleshooting Guide
FOR MOTIVE POWER BATTERIES
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL AFTER READING.
lead-acid
batteries.
DO NOT
TERMINAL
1. When installing new batteries, be sure the
polarity of each battery and overall battery pack
is correct. Due to the electrical characteristics of
A
this charger, it is possible to improperly hook up
the batteries and not blow the fuse when
charging.
result.
2. New batteries should be given a full charge
before their first use because it is difficult to
know how long the batteries have been stored.
3. Limit the use of new batteries for the first 20
cycles. New batteries and older batteries that
have been in storage are not capable of their
rated output until they have been discharged
and charged a number of times.
4. Sulfation results when batteries in storage are
not maintained in a charged, active state.
Internal self-discharge can bring about the start
of this condition in as little as three days in warm
temperatures.
unmaintained in storage self-discharge, sulfate
to
various
Repeated charging will generally result in the
recovery of most of the battery's capacity,
though some permanent loss can be expected.
5. DO NOT EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGE THE
OR
BATTERIES.
polarity reversal of individual cells, resulting in
1
Battery and/or charger damage can
Batteries
allowed
degrees,
and
lose
Excessive discharge can cause
to
sit
capacity.
31039B

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  • Page 1: Proper Care Of Motive Power Batteries

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR. INTRODUCTION 1. When installing new batteries, be sure the polarity of each battery and overall battery pack The Lestronic II battery charger is designed to is correct. Due to the electrical characteristics of recharge deep-cycle, lead-acid batteries.
  • Page 2: Section 1 - Charger Does Not Turn On

    COULD RESULT. 6. Maintain the proper electrolyte level by adding water when necessary. Never allow the The Lestronic II battery charger is a reliable, electrolyte level to fall below the top of the automatic charger designed for long, trouble-free battery plates.
  • Page 3 If the transformer does not hum and the ammeter WARNING: IF THE PLUG OR RECEPTACLE still does not register with the Electronic Timer Kit IS BROKEN, TWISTED, BENT OR LOOSE AND bypassed, a continuity check of the charger AC DOES MAKE GOOD ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 4 individually check the continuity of the DC output battery connector, and remove the charger cover. cord, ammeter, diodes, and all connections. If the circuit conducts in both directions, a "short" 2. Disconnect the GREEN (if included), BLACK exists in the charger DC circuit. First check the and RED wires of the Electronic Timer Kit.
  • Page 5: Section 2 - Charger Fuse Blows

    wired correctly. If the Electronic Timer Kit Using a suitable DC voltmeter, test to be sure all operates properly, the charger is ready for batteries in a battery pack are correctly wired, and use. Always monitor the first charge cycle to also test the battery pack voltage at the charging verify that the charger is turning off properly.
  • Page 6 NECESSARY TO USE THE CHARGER ON A When the batteries will not longer perform as required, they should be replaced. DIFFERENT SET OF BATTERIES AND THE ORIGINAL SET OF BATTERIES ON ANOTHER Part B Charger does not turn off CHARGER. New batteries with all good cells should rise to at Part A Charger turns off too soon least 2.5 volts per cell.
  • Page 7: Section 6 - Ac Line Fuse Or Circuit Breaker Blows

    #1 available locally, contact the Lester factory. and #4 from the diode terminals and disconnect the transformer capacitor coil leads from the capacitor LESTER ELECTRICAL, INC. terminals. Use care when disconnecting the 625 West A Street capacitor lead so the wires do not break.
  • Page 8: Transformer Coil Voltage Test (With/Without Capacitor)

    Figure 1 Figure 2 L2115S89 L2115S88 Transformer Coil Voltage Test Transformer Coil Voltage Test 36 Volt Charger (Without Capacitor) 36 Volt Charger (With Capacitor) TEST RESULTS FOR OTHER BATTERY VOLTAGE RANGES 12 VDC: 27 – 33 VAC 24 VDC: 54 – 66 VAC 48 VDC: 110 –...

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