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Lamarche E12 Installation, Operating And Troubleshooting Instructions

Manual is about: Lamarche Constavolt Float Battery Charger

Summary of E12

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 1 of 20 e12 constavolt ® float battery charger including optional accessories 18b - digital combination alarm package and 010 - ac and dc circuit breakers ecn/date cpn109298 17650 – 11/07 16816 – 6/05 106 bradrock drive des ...

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 2 of 20 important safety instructions save these instructions this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the la marche power conversion equipment. Before using this equipment, read all instructions ...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 3 of 20 preparing to charge 1. If it is necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded the terminal from the battery first. Make sure all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 4 of 20 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 th...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 5 of 20 ***capacitor pre-charge instructions*** warning: read instructions before connecting battery to prevent the dc output fuse from blowing when connecting the battery, connections to the power supply and batteries shoul...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 6 of 20 installation and operating instructions for the lamarche e12 constavolt® float battery chargers the constavolt® float rectifier is designed to operate on a specific number of cells. The nameplate on the charger indic...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 7 of 20 automatic charge controls (type ac41) the charge rate is completely controlled by the saturable reactor and sensing control (ac41). The battery voltage is sensed by the ac41 control panel. An op-amp conducts into the...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 8 of 20 power cabling formulas size awg. Area cir. Mils size awg. Mcm* area cir. Mils size mcm* area cir. Mils 18 1620 1 83690 600 600000 16 2580 1/0 105600 700 700000 14 4110 2/0 133100 750 750000 12 6530 3/0 167800 800 800...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 9 of 20 note: these are recommended wire size. All national and local wiring codes must be followed. The table lists the ac input and the dc output minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the dc wire ...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 10 of 20 table #1 - e12 heat losses (single phase) (based on 75% eff. At rated load) dc amps-dc volts watts in watts out watts lost btu/hr. 3- 24v 106 79 26 91 6- 24v 211 158 53 182 10-24v 352 264 88 303 15-24v 528 396 132 4...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 11 of 20 paralleling procedure instructions high float switch in float position 1. Chargers to be paralleled must be of the same voltage rating. 2. Turn one (1) charger on. Charge the battery to full charge. Set the voltage ...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 12 of 20 troubleshooting general information this troubleshooting guide should be used by trained service personnel or an experienced electrician. Caution: hazardous ac and dc voltages are present within the units' enclosure...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 13 of 20 3. Open float/equalize potentiometer 3. Check continuity of float/equalize potentiometer with volt-ohmmeter. An open circuit from its slider to the control pin 2 will cause low unit output. 4. Shorted transistor on ...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 14 of 20 general maintenance procedure yearly 1. Blow out rectifier/inverter with a low-pressure air hose. 2. Make sure all connections are tight. 3. Perform a visual check on all internal components. 4. Check front panel me...

  • Page 15: Manufacturer’S Warranty

    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 15 of 20 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 i...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 16 of 20 manufacturer’s extended parts warranty (t his is your w arranty if you have purchased the e xtended p arts w arranty as shown on our invoice to you or if you purchase the e xtended p arts w arranty within 30 days af...

  • Page 17: Digital Combination Alarm

    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 17 of 20 digital combination alarm 18b option description: digital display, selectable for dc voltage, dc current (amps), timer mode, and equalize time remaining (hours) electronic equalize timer with amber light summary ala...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 18 of 20 operation once the proper ac input and battery are connected to the system, the digital display will indicate the system output voltage, the dcv "led" will light. Toggle the equalize/select switch down to the select...

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    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 19 of 20 timer modes note: in all modes, the unit will return to float if the equalize switch is pushed. Mode 0 display indicates p00 this is the standard timer mode. If the "equalize" switch is pushed the timer will switch ...

  • Page 20: 010 Option

    Installation, operating and troubleshooting instructions for model e12 page 20 of 20 ac and dc circuit breakers 010 option description: single pole ac breaker - 120vac two pole ac breaker - 208 or 240vac two pole dc breaker.