AC to DC CONVERTER/CHARGER PM models 15,35,45,55,60,75,85 and 100 Amp 4 Stage Charging Installation & Maintenance AC to DC Converter/Charger SAFETY ALERT FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. INSTALLER: Provide these instructions to the end user or consumer. CONSUMER: Keep these instructions for future reference. NOTICE: Products are not to be used nor are warranted in aerospace, medical or life safety applications.
WARNING – Avoid Possible Injury or Death 120 VAC is present. This Converter/Charger is designed to convert 120 VAC to 12 VDC. It also provides low voltage power for charging onboard 12 VDC batteries. The Converter/Charger is a “switch mode” type and is designed to be maintenancefree with no user serviceable components. The Converter/Charger power output is “current limiting” by design.
6. 7. 8. 4 STAGE CHARGING OPTION DESCRIPTION. This system provides an automatic charging system in four steps. 1. A fast charge to bring a good, drained battery back up to full voltage rapidly ("Boost"). 2. A standard charge to bring the battery up to a full charge at a safe rate to prolong the life of the battery and provide power to run 12V lighting and appliances in the vehicle/device ("Normal"). 3. A trickle charge to keep the battery fresh during times of load inactivity ("Storage"). 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Before removing and replacing the Converter/charger, perform the following checks: a. b. c. d. Disconnect the AC power from the vehicle/device. Disconnect the wiring and Battery from the Converter Positive + output terminal. Reconnect the AC power to energize the Converter. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at the Converter – and + Output terminals. > The Converter is OK if the voltage reading is between 13 VDC and 14 VDC (typically 13.6 VDC).
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty and Remedy: PowerMax. (“Supplier”) warrants products it sells against faulty workmanship or the use of defective materials and that such products will conform to published specifications, drawings and other descriptions for a period of two years. This warranty is the only warranty made by Supplier and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, except as to title, and can be amended only by a written instrument signed by an officer of Supplier.
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