Chargetek CT500-6 User manual
Chargetek
409 Calle San Pablo, Unit 104, Camarillo, CA 93012 ~ Phone: (866) 482-7930 ~ Fax: (805) 482-7936
CT500-6 operation
indicator lights inform the user of the progress of the charging
CT500-6 LED indicators
The dual color charging mode light indicates the state of charge
Please read the entire installation manual
are any questions or concerns, please email
permanently mounted on almost any type
product line is particularly suited for storage,
The charger can be left connected to the bat-
The CT500-6 is a three stage charger that
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CT500-6
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
at its discretion repair or replace for the original consumer,
free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective by
This is the exclusive remedy and consequential damages
The CT500-6 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
ever illuminates, the unit should be removed and returned to
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
Installation
Location
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
positive battery charger lead and the battery positive terminal
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tive terminal of the battery and the black lead is connected
volt batteries connected in a series, connect the red lead of
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.
When using an extension cord, the CT500-6 requires a quality
is visibly damaged, disconnect the charger and consult the
Good battery maintenance procedures dictate that the battery
Stage 1: Constant current or bulk charge mode
Assuming that the battery is starting in a discharged state, the
current is maintained at a constant value and the battery voltage
Stage 2: Absorption mode
This voltage is maintained until the charging current reduces
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
charging procedure most lead-acid battery manufacturers rec-
Single 24V battery connectionTwo 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
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