Kussmaul Electronics Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Guide D'utilisation page 5

Purpose
The purpose of this Owner's Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and
troubleshooting a Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Battery Charger
for Emergency vehicle applications.
Scope
The guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as
information on installing and configuring the battery charger. It
also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. It does
not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need
to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The guide is intended for users and operators of the Kussmaul
Chief Auto Charge Battery Charger.The Installation section
starting on page 12 is intended for qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:
Installing electrical equipment.
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Applying all applicable installation codes.
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Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing
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electrical work.
Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Related Information
You can find more information about Kussmaul Electronics Co.,
Inc products and services at http://www.kussmaul.com/.
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
A Amperes
AC Alternating Current
AGM Absorbed Glass Mat (a battery type)
BTS Battery Temperature Sensor
CAN BUS Controller Area Network bus protocol SAE J1939 Series of
J1939 Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Communications Protocol
CEC Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1, Part 1)
DC Direct Current
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility - Emissions and Immunity
EMI Electromagnetic Interference source
GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
in-lb inch-pound force (a unit of torque)
kW Kilowatts (1000 watts)
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LiFePO (lithium iron phosphate – a battery type)
LFP
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L, G, N Line, Ground, Neutral
NEC USA National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
N-m Newton-meters (a unit of torque)
PN Product Number
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PLC Parasitic Load Compensation
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
V, VAC,
Voltage, Volts AC, Volts DC
VDC
W Wattage
Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Battery Charger Owner's Guide