Xantrex TC10 Bedienungsanleitung

TC10Owner’s ManualXantrexTruecharge 10Battery ChargerTM

10The first two conditions ensure that the Truecharge 10 keeps your battery“topped up” if it is left permanently connected. The last two conditionsens

11before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY ISDANGEROUS. BATTERIES

12this battery charger to charge nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metalhydride (Ni-MH), lithium (Li) and dry cell batteries commonly usedwith home appli

13DC Connection Precautions• Connect DC output clips only after the AC cord is connected to theelectrical outlet and the charger indicator lights turn

14CAUTION! To reduce risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct theventilation openings. Do not install the Truecharge 10 in a zero-clearance compartment.

15Battery Charging SafetyCharging a battery when it is installed in an engine compartmentTo reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:1) Position AC

16Charging a battery when it is installed outside the enginecompartmentTo reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:1) Check the polarity of the bat

17Operating InstructionsCharge CycleThe Truecharge 10 can charge all 12 volt lead-acid batteries includingsealed, maintenance-free, and gel types. It

183) Set the BATTERY TEMPERATURE selector switch for the tem-perature of your battery. If your battery temperature is below 50 °F,(10 °C), set the swi

19Charging TimesCharging time will depend on the capacity of your battery and on howdeeply it is discharged. The following equation gives an approxim

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21Warranty TermsWhat does this warranty cover?This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects i

22altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitableenvironment;b) the product if it has been subjected to

23Return Material Authorization PolicyBefore returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization(RMA) number and t

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25SpecificationsOutput current: 10 amps continuous dutyOutput voltageCharge: 14.2–14.4 VDC (depending on setting)Float: 13.5–13.8 VDC (depending on se

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3Table of ContentsIntroduction 5Truecharge 10 Features 5Theory of Operation 7Important Safety Instructions 10Permanent Installation 13Battery Charging

4Xantrex Truecharge 10 Battery Charger © November 2002Xantrex International. All rights reserved.Truecharge is a registered trademark of Xantrex Inter

5IntroductionYour Xantrex Truecharge 10 is an advanced battery charger designedspecifically for today’s high performance deep-cycle lead-acid batterie

6charging current for a short initial part of the charge cycle. Chargingcurrent decreases rapidly (“tapers off”) as the battery charges.Because it del

7Theory of OperationHigh Frequency Power ConverterThe Truecharge 10 uses modern high frequency switching power circuitsto convert the alternating curr

8Three-Step Charging ProcessModern lead-acid batteries will last longer and charge faster if they arecharged in a particular sequence known as a three

9conditions are met:• A battery is connected• The battery is connected with proper polarity• The battery voltage is between 5 volts and 13 voltsThe Tr