Section 2 - Product Overview; Introduction; Indication Of Terms: Shall, Should, And May - Tesla TI15014-120-240 User Manual

Section 2 – Product Overview
2.1 – Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner.
This manual contains the complete operating instructions and procedures for the TI150 Series Battery
Charger/Conditioner models: TI15014-120-240 and TI15028-120-240. The TI150 Battery Charger/
Conditioner has been designed to rapidly recharge any 12 or 24 volt battery, depending on the model.
Both models incorporate an intelligent recharging circuit that prevents overcharging and provides pure dc
output for efficient battery charging and conditioning.
The TI150 Battery Charger/Conditioner is encased in a rugged enclosure, and is designed to be used as a
free standing unit, or to be mounted to a vehicle or other fixed object using the integrated mounting base.
Both models include a detachable line cord and two interchangeable dc output cables (ring terminals for
direct battery connection or alligator clamps for rapid connect and disconnect. See Figure 2.1.1). Each
model's capabilities and requirements are listed below:
• Model TI15014-120-240 accepts both 120 Vac or 240 Vac and charges 12V batteries
• Model TI15028-120-240 accepts both 120 Vac or 240 Vac and charges 24V batteries
2.2 – Indication of Terms: Shall, Should, and May
Within this technical manual the word "shall" is used to indicate a mandatory requirement for proper
operation and warranty purposes. The word "should" is used to indicate a non-mandatory but preferred
method of accomplishment. The word "may" is used to indicate an acceptable method of accomplishment.
TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner
Figure 2.1.1 – TI150 Series Battery Charger/Conditioner IEC
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