Xantrex LINK 10 Owner's Manual - Why Monitor A Battery?
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Why monitor a battery?
Batteries can be ruined by excessive discharge. They may also be dam-
aged by under-charging. A battery (or bank of batteries) may be storing
less energy than you think. The Link 10 provides all the key data you, or
your technician, need to make decisions about battery use and charging.
How does the Link 10 work?
The Link 10 uses sophisticated microprocessor technology to report all
significant battery information. The Link 10 monitors battery voltage and
current over time to report amp hours consumed and time remaining—
precisely the information necessary to maximize system performance.
What's an amp hour?
Batteries are rated by amp hour capacity. A battery that delivers one amp
for one hour has delivered one amp hour. Marine and RV deep-cycle bat-
tery capacity is based on their 20-hour discharge rate. A battery that delivers
10 amps to a load for 20 hours before battery voltage drops to 10.5 volts,
is considered a "200 amp hour" battery. 10 amps times 20 hours equals 200
amp hours (200 Ah).
For maximum life you should never discharge more than half the rated
capacity of a battery. Therefore, if you have a 200 amp hour battery, you
should recharge when the Link 10 shows
-100 in the amp hour display. The
-100 means 100 amp hours have been removed from your battery.
FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, RECHARGE YOUR
BATTERIES WHEN YOU HAVE DISCHARGED 50%
OF THEIR AMP HOUR CAPACITY.
Battery Basics
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Exclusions
If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied
warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states and
provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal
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Warning: Limitations On Use
Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the Xantrex Link 10 Battery Monitor is
not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the
product for such purposes.
Return Material Authorization Policy
Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship To”
address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned
without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:
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The serial number of your product
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Information about the installation and use of the unit
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Information about the failure and/or reason for the return
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A copy of your dated proof of purchase
Return Procedure
1.
Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the
original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.
2.
Include the following:
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The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box.
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A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.
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A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours
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A brief description of the problem
3.
Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative.
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada
In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)
A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or
presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility.
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