Equalizing Flooded Batteries - Kussmaul Electronics Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Guide D'utilisation

Transitioning Power States

Equalizing Flooded Batteries

RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
The Auto Charge will only equalize flooded lead-acid or lead-
calcium batteries. It does not enter equalization when other battery
types are selected since they will be damaged by this process. Use
the correct settings for your battery types.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE
You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout
equalization to determine the end of the equalize cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
The Auto Charge cannot automatically determine when to stop the
equalization of a battery. The one hour time-out is intended as a
safety feature to require the user to continually re-activate it as
necessary after checking batteries manually, but may not be
sufficiently short to prevent battery damage.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
In the following conditions the Auto Charge will not enter
equalization mode:
the battery type is set to GEL, AGM, ODY (Odyssey), LFP
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(Lithium-ion), and Custom
any battery is not fully charged (all three battery banks must
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be charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be
activated on any bank)
there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to
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charge
You must run a complete normal charge cycle on the batteries
before you equalize them.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
The battery generates explosive gases during equalization.
Follow all of the battery safety precautions listed in this guide.
Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly using ventilators
with brushless motors and ensure that there are no sources of
flame or sparks in the vicinity.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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In this case an equalization cycle can be programmed to start once the charge cycle is done.
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