La Marche A45E Instruction Manual

Summary of A45E

  • Page 1

    Model a45e instruction manual page 1 of 12 model a45e battery charger ecn/date cpn35921 14575 – 2/01 15349-10 – 8/02 14268 – 10/00 106 bradrock drive des plaines, il. 60018-1967 (847) 299-1188 fax: (847) 299-3061 issue date: 10378 – 9/96 instruction drawing number: p25- la45e-1.

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    Model a45e instruction manual page 2 of 12 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. Caution: t...

  • Page 3

    Model a45e instruction manual page 3 of 12 preparing to charge 1. If necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc. 2. Be sure the area around the battery is well ve...

  • Page 4

    Model a45e instruction manual page 4 of 12 receiving instructions and 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 unpac...

  • Page 5

    Model a45e instruction manual page 5 of 12 model a45e battery charger the model a45e is a microprocessor controlled industrial battery charger for use on forklift and electric vehicle batteries. It is designed to recharge a battery of the proper amp-hour capacity in eight hours. The model a45e featu...

  • Page 6

    Model a45e instruction manual page 6 of 12 installation information figure 1 lists the a.C. Input and the d.C. Output minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the d.C. Wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage difference between the units d.C. Output terminals and the bat...

  • Page 7

    Model a45e instruction manual page 7 of 12 note: the equalize switch can also be used to start the charger even if a battery is discharged below 1.6 vpc. Caution must be used when using this feature to start the charger because the initial battery voltage sensing is being disabled and the wrong batt...

  • Page 8

    Model a45e instruction manual page 8 of 12 figure 1.

  • Page 9

    Model a45e instruction manual page 9 of 12 theory & adjustments carefully read and adhere to all battery and battery charger instructions and safety warnings. To operate the charger, it is only necessary to turn on the on/off switch and connect a battery. After the on/off switch is placed in the “on...

  • Page 10

    Model a45e instruction manual page 10 of 12 troubleshooting before troubleshooting unit, check for shipping damage, i.E. Broken wires, loose connections, etc. Quick-check a45e trouble analysis problem: open a.C. Input fuse 1. Check a.C. Tap setting diagram and a.C. Input voltage. 2. Check input and ...

  • Page 11

    Model a45e instruction manual page 11 of 12 connect the two (2) wires together, but do not reconnect to panel. Connect battery and turn on unit. If charger goes into high rate, the control panel is defective. B.) check control relay, to check cutout relay, turn unit on and measure the voltage from p...

  • Page 12: Manufacturer’S Warranty

    Model a45e instruction manual page 12 of 12 manufacturer’s warranty all la marche manufacturing co. Equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory and is warranted to be free from any defect in workmanship and material that may devel...