Chargetek CT500-3 User manual

Chargetek
409 Calle San Pablo, Unit 104, Camarillo, CA 93012 ~ Phone: [phone] ~ Fax: [phone]
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CT500-3 operation
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indicator lights inform the user of the progress of the charging
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CT500-3 LED indicators
The dual color charging mode light indicates the state of charge
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Please read the entire installation manual
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are any questions or concerns, please email
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     
        
permanently mounted on almost any type
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    
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product line is particularly suited for storage,
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The charger can be left connected to the bat-
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The CT500-3 is a three stage charger that
      
        -
      
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CT500-3
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PARAMETER DESCRIPTION / CONDITIONS MIN NOM MAX UNITS
VFSTERM Fast charge voltage, 25C 14.4 14.5 14.6 VDC
VFLOAT Float voltage, IOUT < 1.0 A, 25 C 13.4 13.5 13.6 VDC
IFS Fast charge, VBATTERY = 12V 5.0 5.2 5.4 Amps
IFLTERM Float charge termination current 0.8 1.2 1.5 Amps
VAC RMS AC voltage range 180 240 264 VAC
ISBY Standby current, AC off 0.5 ma
Outline and mounting
LIMITED WARRANTY
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at its discretion repair or replace for the original consumer,
free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective by
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This is the exclusive remedy and consequential damages
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The CT500-3 must be connected to the battery in order for the
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to check to be certain that the green light is on and the battery
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ever illuminates, the unit should be removed and returned to
        
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6.000
3.170
5.250
.21 x 2
.21 x 2
.44 x 2
1.750
6.000
2.580
.160
4.544
DC Output
Cord
AC Input
Cord
3.170
2.580
2.764
1.590
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Installation
Location
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hot surfaces such as exhaust pipes and moving parts such

        

Provide as much surrounding cooling clearance as possible

At a minimum, maintain a 3 inch clearance around the

Never mount in the vicinity of explosives, pressurized cans

Mounting




For extreme vibration conditions common in ATV and PWC
applications, added security such as crossed shock cords

Electrical
AC wire connections


It is extremely important that
only grounded electrical outlets or extension cords with
a ground connection should be used when operating this
charger.
Never connect the AC plug into an electrical outlet if you are

        




DC wire connections






When installing in the bilge of boats or any battery compart-

operating for ten minutes to remove any fumes and hydrogen





       


current source and additional protection is needed in the event


        




The fuse’s mechanical attributes are installation and environ-





the red lead is connected to the positive battery terminal and




the amount of charge and discharge be equal for both bat-

-

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Safety instructions
CAUTION: The following are important safety instructions.
Save these instructions.

       

           
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

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
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


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         
       




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
        
         
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When using an extension cord, the CT500-3 requires a quality
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
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    

       



is visibly damaged, disconnect the charger and consult the
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Study the battery manufacturer’s precautions such as
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  

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Good battery maintenance procedures dictate that the battery
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

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       
       
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
Stage 1: Constant current or bulk charge mode
Assuming that the battery is starting in a discharged state, the
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current is maintained at a constant value and the battery voltage
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Stage 2: Absorption mode
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
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This voltage is maintained until the charging current reduces
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Stage 3: Float mode

mode, the voltage on the battery is maintained at approximately
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Three stage charging curve
Three stage charge cycle
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charging procedure most lead-acid battery manufacturers rec-
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24V battery system connectionTwo independent 12V battery connections
Battery
voltage
Stage 1: Bulk
(constant current)
Stage 2: Absorption
(constant voltage)
Voltage constant,
current decreasing
Battery
current
Absorption
Voltage constant,
full charge maintained
Stage 3: Float
(constant voltage)
Float
Bulk