Explosion Hazard - Kussmaul Electronics Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Guide D'utilisation

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Alert indicator LED illuminates.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Never charge a frozen battery.
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Never charge a Lithium Ion type battery with an ambient of
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0 °C (32 °F) or colder.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
Possible Cause
Battery temperature is either
too hot or too cold for safe
charging.
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WARNING
Solution
If battery is too hot, allow battery to
cool. Improve ventilation or install
in a cooler location.
If the optional remote panel is
available, you may reduce the
output current using the Set Max
Output button.
If battery is too cold, allow
batteries to warm up.
Symptom
Auto Charge completes a charging cycle, but the battery voltage
seems too low.
Possible Cause
Battery has a shorted cell.
Kussmaul Chief Auto Charge Battery Charger Owner's Guide
Solution
Disconnect AC to the charger and
check the battery voltage
approximately one hour later.
NOTE: If the charger is functioning
properly but the charge cycles fail
to bring the resting voltage up
above
10 V for 12-volt chargers, then this
confirms the battery has a
damaged or shorted cell.
Replace battery.
The battery has reached the end
of its useful life and can no longer
accept a charge.