Quick Charge SCP Quick Start Instructions

Summary of SCP

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    O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s select-a-charge battery chargers models: scp, scpx, scs, scsx, scx for industrial use: designed for gel, wet cell, agm, and lithium ion batteries (lithium ion applications must be factory programmed) quick charge corp. 800 658-2841 e-mail quickcharge@icnet.N...

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    If your charger is programmed for lithium ion batteries the display will read “fc” final charge instead of 80% to discontinue charging, switch the power off, and disconnect battery. Equalization: when using multiple batteries in a series string, cells become uneven during charge and discharge cycles...

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    Safety information ac wiring: before making ac connections, refer to the requirements on the charger id label. If your charger is not equipped with an ac plug, for example, a 230 volt charger, have a qualified electrician install one. To reduce the risk of fire, use this charger only on branch circu...

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    Other safety information do not use charger if it shows signs of physical stress, or if dc output leads or connector feel hot when used. Do not disconnect the dc output clamps, or connector from the batteries when the charger is on. The resulting arcing could cause the batteries to explode. Do not e...

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    Failure. Re-charge batteries as soon as possible after a deep discharge, but not if they are warm, allow a cooling down period. Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries. Chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels, grain, dust, solvents, or other flammables....

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    Reprogramming there are 5 charge profiles, and 5 programming adjustments that can be made to the profiles. The profiles are: f1 is a single stage float profile generally used for gel and starting type batteries. There are no adjustments available to this profile. F2 is a two stage profile for deep c...

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    R1 when set to the f2 profile, charge will terminate, and the battery will be checked weekly, if the voltage falls to a predetermined level, the charger will recycle and bring the battery(s) back up. To change the profile: be firm and deliberate when pressing the button. Disconnect one charge lead. ...

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    Troubleshooting symptom cause corrective action when plugged into ac power the led flashes red/green, and a 0 on display. Connected reverse to battery, or not connected to battery. Break in dc cord, or connector. Battery too dead to charge. Correct polarity, or connect to battery. On chargers having...

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    When powered up the led is solid red with a yellow flash, and displaying 02. The battery is very low, and the charger is in a slow charge phase until the voltage rises to a safe level before full turn on. . Leave connected, it may take hours, but if the voltage rises even a little bit, it should rec...

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    The cycle ends with er showing, and a green/yellow flashing led. An incomplete cycle. The batteries did not reach minimum voltage requirements, and the charger bulk timed out. The batteries are too big for the charger. The batteries have defective cells, and cannot make minimum voltage. Note: an occ...

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    Quick charge select-a-charge battery chargers “limited warranty” quick charge corporation warrants this line of chargers for three (3) years from the date of purchase. After the warranty period, chargers returned to the factory for repair will be charged a minimum rate of $25.00. Charger will be ret...