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F Series Battery Charger Operations Manual
5.
Using an AC Generator to Charge Batteries
A generator capable of supplying a nominal 110V or 240V is suitable as a
source of power for the Charger.
generators are used.
adjusted as different loads are connected and disconnected is unsuitable for
use with the Charger. Such generators can easily produce over 350V if no
other loads are connected and the speed is set too high. This could cause
permanent damage to any Charger connected.
Note that the case of the Charger is connected to the Ground pin of the AC
supply socket on the rear panel. As such, a Ground connected AC supply
should be used. When using a generator, either ensure the separate Ground
terminal on the rear panel of the Charger, or the generator itself is properly
connected to a Ground stake.
Connect one end of the supplied AC Power Lead to the AC socket located on
the rear panel of the Charger (refer Figure 3), and the other end to the AC
power outlet of the generator.
6.
Using an AC Source and a DC Source to Charge Batteries
If a Charger is connected to both a Mains or generator supply (AC source) and
a vehicle supply (DC source) simultaneously, the Charger will only draw
charging current from the AC supply.
If the Mains or generator is switched off, the Charger will begin to draw
charging current from the DC source in order to complete the battery charging
cycle. This feature allows battery charging to continue should the AC supply
only be available for short periods of time.
Refer to Section 3 for connection details to a DC source, and Sections 4 and 5
for connection details to Mains AC or generator.
It is important that only self-regulating
A generator that has to have its speed manually
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