Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 77

The status LED's denote the type of charge being distrib-
uted to the batteries.
1. The BULK (FAST) CHARGE indicates the battery
charger is sending a higher output which reaches deeper
into the battery plates. This cycle stops once the battery
reaches 14.4 volts. The duration of this phase depends on
the ratio of battery to charger capacity, and also on the
degree to which the batteries were originally discharged.
This sets the stage for the next charging cycle.
2. The ABSORPTION CYCLE is calculated by the char-
ger software for an optimum recovery and time frame.
Individual adjustable settings then are used to provide a
safe and perfect charging cycle for individual batteries.
The absorption cycle begins when the battery voltage has
reached 14.4 volts. With this cycle, battery voltage remains
steady at 14.25 volts and the charge current depends on
the degree to which the battery was initially discharged.
Normal cycle time is around 3 hours for AGM batteries.
3. The FLOAT CYCLE voltage stabilizes voltage at 13.25
volts which will maintain the battery(ies) in an optimum
condition. Any connected DC loads are powered directly
by the charger. If the load is higher than charger capacity,
the required additional power will come from the battery,
which will be progressively discharged until the charger
automatically switches back to the bulk phase. Once the
consumption decreases, the charger goes back to normal
operation of the 3 step charge process.
Note: If a continuous load should discharge a battery the
charger output returns to the high current FAST CHARGE
cycle.
Periodically, check the wiring and connections. For further
information on the battery charger refer to the vendors
manual in the owner's packet.
WARNING
!
PREVENT SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
DUE TO HIGH VOLTAGE!
ANY WORK ON THE BATTERY CHARGER
SYSTEM SHALL BE DONE ONLY
BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
WARNING
!
PREVENT SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
DUE TO HIGH VOLTAGE!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS
BATTERY CHARGER INTERNAL
CONNECTION COMPARTMENT
COMPONENTS.
WARNING
!
PREVENT INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT ANY AC POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ANY
BATTERY CHARGER SERVICE WORK.
CAUTION
!
PREVENT POSSIBLE BATTERY,
BATTERY CHARGER SYSTEM
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE!
SHORT CIRCUITS OR REVERSING POLARITY
CAN LEAD TO SEVERE COMPONENT
DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY
AT ALL TIMES!
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