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INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12
E12
CONSTAVOLT
®
FLOAT
BATTERY CHARGER
Including optional accessories
18B - Digital Combination Alarm Package
And
010 - AC and DC Circuit Breakers
ECN/DATE
CPN109298
17650 – 11/07
16816 – 6/05
106 BRADROCK DRIVE
DES PLAINES, IL. 60018
(847)299-1188
FAX:(847)299-3061
ISSUE DATE: 16390 - 08/04
INSTRUCTION DRAWING NUMBER:
LE12-1
P25-
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Page 1: Battery Charger
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 CONSTAVOLT ® FLOAT BATTERY CHARGER Including optional accessories 18B - Digital Combination Alarm Package 010 - AC and DC Circuit Breakers ECN/DATE CPN109298 17650 – 11/07 16816 – 6/05 106 BRADROCK DRIVE DES PLAINES, IL. -
Page 2: Personal Precautions
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the La Marche Power Conversion Equipment. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery. -
Page 3: Unit Location
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. If it is necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded the terminal from the battery first. Make sure all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc. -
Page 4: Receiving Instructions
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 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. RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Inspection: Examine the shipping crate upon arrival. - Page 5 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 ***CAPACITOR PRE-CHARGE INSTRUCTIONS*** WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING BATTERY To prevent the DC output fuse from blowing when connecting the battery, connections to the power supply and batteries should be done in the following order (single power supply).
- Page 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LaMARCHE E12 CONSTAVOLT® FLOAT BATTERY CHARGERS The Constavolt® Float Rectifier is designed to operate on a specific number of cells. The nameplate on the charger indicates the type and number of cells required. Once properly installed and adjusted, the rectifier should maintain the battery in a fully charged condition.
- Page 7 Float / Equalize lights indicate the charge mode of the rectifier. FILTERING E12 UNITS Additional filtering is provided on E12 units. Standard filtering is 100 MV-RMS when connected to a battery with an amp hour capacity of four (4) times the capacity of the charger at rated output.
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Page 8: Power Cabling Formulas
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 POWER CABLING FORMULAS AREA SIZE AREA SIZE AREA SIZE CIR. AWG. CIR. CIR. AWG. MILS MCM* MILS MCM* MILS 1620 83690 600000 2580 105600 700000 4110 133100 750000 6530 167800 800000 10380... -
Page 9: Wire Gauge Table
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 NOTE: These are recommended wire size. All National and Local Wiring Codes must be followed. The table lists the AC input and the DC output minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the DC wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage difference between the units DC output terminals and the battery at less than 1/2 volt when the unit is fully loaded. - Page 10 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 TABLE #1 - E12 HEAT LOSSES (SINGLE PHASE) (based on 75% eff. at rated load) DC AMPS-DC VOLTS WATTS IN WATTS OUT WATTS LOST BTU/HR. 3- 24V 6- 24V 10-24V 15-24V 20-24V...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 PARALLELING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS HIGH FLOAT SWITCH IN FLOAT POSITION 1. Chargers to be paralleled must be of the same voltage rating. 2. Turn one (1) charger on. Charge the battery to full charge. Set the voltage control potentiometer so the desired float voltage is maintained at a trickle charge rate.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION This troubleshooting guide should be used by trained service personnel or an experienced electrician. CAUTION: Hazardous AC and DC voltages are present within the units' enclosure. Equipment: The only equipment required is a multi-scale volt-ohm meter, and a standard tool kit. - Page 13 ALWAYS GIVE MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER AND AC INPUT VOLTAGE. BATTERY CELL TYPES AND VOLTAGES The LaMarche Float Chargers are designed specifically to charge lead acid (L), valve regulated lead acid (LR) or nickel cadmium (N) batteries. These chargers float the batteries at 2.17 Vpc (LA), 2.25 Vpc (LR), 1.4 Vpc (N).
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Page 14: General Maintenance Procedure
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 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. Check front panel meters and alarms for accuracy. -
Page 15: Manufacturer's Warranty
Should minor adjustments be required, the local La Marche sales representative should be contacted to provide this service only. All sales are final. Only standard LaMarche units will be considered for return. A 25% restocking fee is charged when return is factory authorized. Special units are not returnable. -
Page 16: Manufacturer's Extended Parts Warranty
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 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 WITHIN DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF OUR INVOICE All La Marche Manufacturing Co. - Page 17 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 DIGITAL COMBINATION ALARM 18B OPTION Description: Digital Display, selectable for DC voltage, DC current (amps), timer mode, and equalize time remaining (hours) Electronic equalize timer with amber light Summary Alarm with / 2 Sets of Form “C” contacts – alarm with high or low voltage one and two, high voltage shutdown or low current.
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Page 18: Operation
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 OPERATION Once the proper AC input and battery are connected to the system, the digital display will indicate the system output voltage, the DCV "LED" will light. Toggle the equalize/select switch down to the select position and the display will indicate system output amps and its "LED" will light. -
Page 19: Timer Modes
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 TIMER MODES NOTE: IN ALL MODES, THE UNIT WILL RETURN TO FLOAT IF THE EQUALIZE SWITCH IS PUSHED. MODE 0 DISPLAY indicates P00 This is the standard timer mode. If the "EQUALIZE" switch is pushed the timer will switch the charger into the equalize mode and the equalize "LED"... - Page 20 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL E12 AC AND DC CIRCUIT BREAKERS 010 OPTION Description: Single Pole AC Breaker - 120Vac Two Pole AC Breaker - 208 OR 240Vac Two Pole DC Breaker Page 20 of 20...
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