Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 User Manual
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Equalizing Flooded Batteries
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger cannot automatically determine when to
stop the equalization of a battery. The one hour time-out is intended as a
safety feature to require the user to continually re-activate it as necessary
after checking batteries manually, but may not be sufficiently short to
prevent battery damage.
stop the equalization of a battery. The one hour time-out is intended as a
safety feature to require the user to continually re-activate it as necessary
after checking batteries manually, but may not be sufficiently short to
prevent battery damage.
In the following conditions the Truecharge2 Battery Charger will not enter
equalization mode:
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equalization mode:
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the battery type is set to GEL or AGM
•
any battery is not fully charged (all three battery banks must be
charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be activated on
any bank)
charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be activated on
any bank)
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there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to charge
Xantrex recommends that you run a complete normal charge cycle on the
batteries before you equalize them.
batteries before you equalize them.
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger will only equalize flooded lead-acid or
lead-calcium batteries. It does not enter equalization when the battery
type is set to sealed lead-acid batteries (GEL or AGM) since they will be
damaged by this process. Use the correct settings for your battery types.
lead-calcium batteries. It does not enter equalization when the battery
type is set to sealed lead-acid batteries (GEL or AGM) since they will be
damaged by this process. Use the correct settings for your battery types.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
damage other equipment.
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout equalization to
determine the end of the equalize cycle.
determine the end of the equalize cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
damage other equipment.
1.In this case an equalization cycle can be programmed to start once the charge cycle
is done.
is done.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
•
The battery generates explosive gases during equalization. Follow all
of the battery safety precautions listed in this guide.
of the battery safety precautions listed in this guide.
•
Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly using ventilators
with brushless motors and ensure that there are no sources of flame or
sparks in the vicinity.
with brushless motors and ensure that there are no sources of flame or
sparks in the vicinity.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
injury.
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