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Samlexpower SEC - 1215A Owner's manual

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Manual is about: Switch Mode, Automatic, Lead Acid Battery Charger

Summary of SEC - 1215A

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    Owner's manual please read this manual before operating your charger switch mode, automatic, lead acid battery charger model: sec-1215a sec-1230a sec-2415a.

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    Contents important safety precautions ...................... 2 description and features ............................... 3 charging stages.................................................. 4 protections .......................................................... 5 installation ...........................

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    Important safety precautions hazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly. Please read the following instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to the charger: battery related to reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those...

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    Description these chargers are used to charge lead acid batteries (flooded, agm or gel cell). Sec-1215a (maximum charging current 15a) and sec-1230a (maximum charging current 30a) are used to charge 12 v batteries. Sec-2415a (maximum charging current 15a) is used to charge 24 v batteries. These char...

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    Charging stages note ! – voltage readings on no load the output has one common negative terminal and three positive terminals for charging 3 banks of batteries. Each positive terminal has an internal isolating diode in series which has a forward voltage drop of 0.8 to 1.1 v. On no load ( that is whe...

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    Caution ! 3 stage charging is recommended for charging stand-alone unloaded batteries (there is no load connected to the battery when it is being charged). If a load is also connected simultaneously, a part of the charger’s output current will be diverted to this load. Thus, the charger may remain l...

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    Installation location , mounting and safety the charger is required to be installed in a safe, well ventilated and dry location. Please see the details given under “important safety instructions” on page 2. With the help of 4 screws, mount the charger on a vertical bulkhead with the output terminal ...

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    Preparing the charger for operation selecting ac input voltage the charger is pre-set to operate from input ac voltage of 120 vac, 60 hz. To operate the charger from ac input voltage of 230 vac, 50 hz, change the internal setting as follows : 1. Remove the 4 screws on the ammeter side of the top cov...

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    Dip switch settings - sec-2415a s1 s2 float boost battery type charging stages off * on * 27 v * 28.8 v * flooded / agm * 3 stages (stages 1, 2, 3) on off 27 v 28.0 v gel cell 3 stages (stages 1, 2, 3) off off 27 v disabled battery with load 2 stages (stages 1, 3) on on caution !!! Do not use this s...

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    Operation when the charger is switched on, the red led lights up indicating that output voltage is available. When the batteries are being charged or when the charger is supplying other dc load, the current fed by the charger will be indicated by the ammeter. When the batteries are discharged, they ...

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    Charging more than one bank of batteries caution ! When charging more than one bank of batteries at the same time using 3 stage charging, ensure that the batteries in the banks are in a similar discharged condition. If one bank is completely discharged and another is almost fully charged, the bank t...

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    Troubleshooting symptoms when the charger is powered and connected to the battery the red led is off the dc side fuse may have blown due to wrong polarity of battery connection. Ensure positive of the battery is connected to the positive of the charger and the negative of the battery is connected to...

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    Symptoms when the charger is powered and is being used as a dc power supply / ups the voltage drops when load is switched on the load is trying to draw current more than the current limit value of the charger ( the current limit value is the maximum specified charging amps ). Once the load current r...

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    Specifications nominal input voltage (pre-set) (internal jumper change) input frequency output voltage, boost 1,2 output voltage, float 1 output amps operating temp. Range weight housing dimensions l x w x h inches mms protections output banks 120 vac, 60 hz 230 vac, 50 hz 50-60 hz 14 vdc, or 14.4vd...

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    2 year limited warranty sec-1215a/sec-1230a/sec-2415a manufactured by samlex america, inc. ( the “ warrantor “ ) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. This warranty is in effect for 2 year from the date of purchase by the user ( the “ purchas...

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    110-17 fawcett rd coquitlam, b.C. Canada v3k 6v2 t: 604 525 3836 f: 604 525 5221 e-mail: samlex@samlexamerica.Com website: www.Samlexamerica.Com 4&$"@4&$"@4&$"@4xjudi@.Bovbm.

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    Samlex america inc. 110-17 fawcett road coquitlam b.C., canada v3k 6v2 e-mail: samlex@samlexamerica.Com website: www.Samlexamerica.Com sec1215a/1230a/2415a - 031004.