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Lamarche A36F Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Lamarche Three Phase Battery Charger Instructions

Summary of A36F

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting model a36f three phase battery charger ecn/date 12251 - 8/98 12444 – 11/98 10845 – 4/97 106 bradrock drive des plaines, il. 60018 (847) 299-1188 fax: (847) 299-3061 issue date: 9842 – 11/95 instruction drawing number: la36f3phase-1.

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 2 of 21 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...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 3 of 21 Ø Ø remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. Ø Ø never...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 4 of 21 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. Receivin...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 5 of 21 1.0 general the la marche model a36f-3 phase is a controlled ferroresonant float charger designed to power a load while charging a battery. The a36f-3 phase is filtered and may be used without a battery. The solid state electronic contro...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 6 of 21 3.0 input ratings 3.1 a.C. Voltage the units are rated for three phase inputs and are available in 208/ 240 or 480 v.A.C. Three phase inputs. 3.2 input frequency range 57 to 63 hz. (60 hz nominal) 47 to 57 hz. (50 hz nominal) 3.3 input c...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 7 of 21 5.3 status/alarm indicators a green pilot light indicator illuminates to indicate a.C. Voltage is present to the rectifier. A red a.C. Power failure light with form “c” contacts for customer connections. § float indicator a green led ill...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 8 of 21 6.4 shock the rectifier in its shipping container, withstands shock developed when one edge of the container is dropped six (6) inches while the opposite edge is resting on the ground, or it is dropped two (2) inches on any surface witho...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 9 of 21 table 2 7.6 power cabling formulas the following section may be used to calculate the wire size requirements for wire lengths in excess of 10 ft. (refer to table 3) cma= cross section of wire in circular mils. A = current drain in ampere...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 10 of 21 copper wire (ks5482-01) wire size required cma = (a*lf*k) / avd current capacity (in amps) (see table 3) max amps = (cma* avd)/(lf*k) 8.0 electrical connections & field wiring terminal blocks are provided for connecting the a.C. Input a...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 11 of 21 8.3 remote voltage sensing provisions for remote d.C. Voltage sensing are provided. To use the remote sensing circuit remove the wire from the positive d.C. Output terminal to the rs+ terminal strip. Connect a #14 gauge wire from the rs...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 12 of 21 § float-equalize switch: this switch is located on the unit front panel. When it is in the float position, the rectifier will maintain the battery at the voltage level which was preset by the “float” potentiometer adjustment and at the ...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 13 of 21 in the current limit mode the triac is also fired to regulate the unit output current in the same manner. In this case, however, the unit d.C. Current is being monitored, compared against the current limit set point and control is appli...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 14 of 21 5. Certain failures can be caused by defective batteries and customer loads; make sure batteries and loads are free from defects. Note: if the problem is found to be located in the printed circuit boards, the board should be replaced. N...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 15 of 21 5. Shorted c3 capacitors. 6. Loose connections on the d.C. Fuse. 12.3.3 charger operates but output voltage/current is low. Possible cause: 1. Float/equalize voltage potentiometers not set correctly (see float/equalize adjustment proced...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 16 of 21 12.4 troubleshooting and replacing the triac the procedure for checking the triac is as follows: 1. On the analog ohmmeter, set the switches on “ohms”, “d.C.”, and “rx10,000” scale. 2. Disconnect the triac to be checked. Using an ohmmet...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 17 of 21 13.0 alarm status panel the alarm package has six (6) alarms, with eight (8) “led” lights: 1.) blown d.C. Protection “leds” will indicate if a d.C. Protective device clears. 2.) a high & low d.C. Alarms with “led” lights (2) & relays. T...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 18 of 21 factory setting for alarms & timer mode: low dc voltage - 5 seconds high dc voltage - 5 seconds high voltage shutdown- 20 seconds low dc current - 5 seconds timer mode - 30 seconds high voltage shutdown works when a high voltage shutdow...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 19 of 21 mode 1 § display indicates p01 this mode of operation automatically starts an equalize cycle every 7 days. The length of this cycle is again determined by the timer setting. After the equalize period the timer will wait for another 7 da...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 20 of 21 dipswitch settings for assembly s2a-178 dipswitch – sw2 output voltage shunt bar current s1 s2 s3 s4 s5 s6 s7 s8 on on on 12v on on 25a on on on 18v off on 50a off on on 24v off on 100a on off on 48v on off 200a off off on 130v off off ...

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    A36f - 3 phase - instructions and troubleshooting page 21 of 21 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 mat...