Guest 2610 User manual

R
MODEL 2610
10 AMP ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
Two Output
OWNER’S MANUAL
Connections at a glance:
For the best charging results both 12 Volt independent batteries should be equally discharged.
The charger will supply 5 Amps to each battery output for a total of 10 Amps. hen unequally
discharged batteries are connected to the outputs, the charger will automatically steer more
current to the battery that needs it. e recommend that you set up the charger near the batteries
you wish to charge, and make connections in the following order:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A C
G N D
A C
N E U T
A C
H O T
D C
+
D C
+
# 1 # 2
G N D
D C
to A C "G R O U N D "
to A C "N E U TR A L"
to A C "H O T "
G R E E N o r G R E E N /YE L LO W
G R E E N /Y E L LO W
W H IT E o r B L U E
B L A C K o r B R O W N
to B a tte ry 1 to B a tte ry 2
to N E G A TIV E
(e n g in e b lo c k )
R E D
P O S IT IV E
B L A C K
D C g ro u n d
+
+
R E D
P O S IT IV E
J u m p e r w ire (S e e n o te )
N O T E : W h e n c ha rg in g o n ly o n e b a tte r y, a 1 2 g a .
ju m p e r w ir e (n o t in c lu d e d ) m u s t b e a d d e d b e tw e e n
o u tp u t p o s ts D C # 1 a nd D C # 2 .

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1. INTRODUCING THE CHARGER
The GUEST ChargePro 2610 is designed to both recharge your batteries, and extend your
battery’s life in applications where it is stored for long periods of time. The 2610 is a “3-stage”
electronic battery charger with two independent outputs. Rainproof, lightweight, silent, and
completely automatic, it produces 12 Volts DC at a full 10 Amps, while using much less AC
current than older chargers. Unlike automotive “trickle” chargers, the 2610 will not boil off the
electrolytes in lead-acid batteries when left unattended. hen the 2610 is attached to your
batteries and plugged into a standard 115 Volt / 60 Hz AC outlet, the red and green LED’s let you
know the unit is recharging and maintaining your batteries.
2. IMPORTANT SAFET INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the charger. Read the entire
manual before using. Also read all instructions and cautions for and on the charger, batteries and
equipment in the vicinity of the batteries.
WARNINGS
THIS CHARGER SHOULD BE USED TO CHARGE SINGLE OR DUAL 12 VOLT DC LEAD
ACID OR GELL T PE BATTERIES. USE ON OTHER THAN A 12 VDC S STEM CAN CAUSE
THE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJUR .
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES! WORKING IN THE VICINIT OF LEAD ACID BATTERIES IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
OPERATION. THEREFORE IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE
USING OUR CHARGER OU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL .
Personal Safety Precautions
Adhere to the following personal safety precautions when installing or working with the chargers:
1. Someone should be within voice range or close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or
eyes.
3. ear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters the eye, flood the eye with cold, running water for at least ten minutes and get medical
attention.
5. Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the battery.
6. Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It may spark, short circuit the battery and may
cause an explosion.
7. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working near a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce short circuit currents high enough to
weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

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Preparing to Charge Precautions
Before charging a battery with the charger, read the following precautions:
1. Do NOT operate the charger if a power cable or an LED is damaged.
2. Make sure all accessories on the product you are charging are OFF.
3. If the battery or batteries must be removed from the product, always remove the grounded
terminal from the battery first.
4. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. Gas
can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a
“hand fan”.
5. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
6. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the battery
manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow the
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
7. Never allow the ring terminals to touch each other.
8. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
Grounding Precautions
DANGER
Do not operate this charger with a two bladed adapter plug or extension cord. Doing so
can result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of shock, connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
3. INSTALLING THE CHARGER
Choosing Charging Location
The charger should have at least eight inches of unobstructed area on all sides of the unit for
effective cooling. The case of this charger will become warm during operation. Do not install the
charger on carpeted, upholstered, or varnished surfaces.
Mounting the Charger
1. Use corrosion resistant #10 dia. bolts, backed by a flat washer, and secured to the mounting
surface with a split-ring lock washer.
2. Hold the charger to the mounting surface and mark the holes.
3. Remove the charger and drill the mounting holes.
4. Align the charger and assemble the mounting hardware. Secure.
Making DC and AC Connections
e require using a 15 amp fuse P/N AGX-15 or equivalent on the DC side as pictured below.
fuse holder
+
6"

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This battery charger is ideal for installations using two independent 12 Volt lead-acid or gel-cell
batteries connected in 12 VDC systems.
1. Check polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS., P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG., N, -) post.
2. After securing the battery connections, plug the AC line cord into an available AC outlet that is
protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker.
4. OPERATING THE CHARGER
The LED Function Chart below describes the charging process.
Display Operating condition
Red
Green
hen the red LED is on, it indicates that your batteries are discharged and
the 2610 is recharging them at the "BULK" rate (stage 1). This charging
rate is 10 Amps.
hile the red LED is on, the voltage measured (with the charger on) will be
11.8 to 13 Volts.
If the red LED stays on for more than 24 hours, refer to Problem 1 in the
troubleshooting section in this manual.
Red
Green
hen both the green and the red LED’s are on, the 2610 is charging at an
"ABSORPTION" rate of between 3 and 9 Amps (stage 2). This mode of
charging gradually "tops off" your batteries, and reduces harmful sulfating.
hile both LED’s are on, the voltage measured (with the charger on) should
be approx. 13.5 to 14.5VDC.
If both lights stay on longer than 24 hours, refer to Problem 2 in the
troubleshooting section in this manual.
Red
Green
hen the green LED is on, the 2610 is charging at a "FLOAT” or
“MAINTENANCE" rate of less than 3 Amps, (stage 3). Your batteries are
now 90% charged and ready for use. This "float" charging current will
gradually decrease to as low as 0.1 Amps as the batteries reaches 100%
charge. They will now be kept at full charge without over-charging.
If the green LED stays on when your battery is known to be low, refer to
Problem 3 in the troubleshooting section in this manual.
5. MAINTAINING THE CHARGER
Periodically clean both battery terminals with baking soda and tighten all connections. No
maintenance on the charger is required.

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
1. Red LED stays on
for more than 24
Hrs.
1. One or more defective
or damaged cells.
2. Charger has reduced its
output voltage below
the normal level due to
a DC overload or a DC
short.
3. On-board DC systems
are drawing more
current than the charger
can replace.
1. Load test the batteries and replace
if necessary.
2. Remove the source of the overload
or short. Disconnect the charger’s
black (NEGATIVE) ring terminal
from the battery. Reapply AC
power and the green LED only
should now light.
3. Turn off all DC equipment while
charging.
2. The red and
green LED’s stay
on for more than
24 Hrs.
1. On-board DC systems
are drawing between 3
to 9A.
2. One or more defective
or damaged cells.
3. Extremely low AC
voltage at the battery
charger.
1. Turn off all DC equipment while
charging.
2. Load test the batteries and replace
if necessary.
3. Apply a higher AC voltage source
or reduce the length of the
extension cord.
3. Green LED stays
on when the
battery is known
to be low.
1. Open DC output fuse.
2. Faulty or contaminated
terminal connections.
3. One or more defective
or damaged cells.
1. Replace DC output fuse with a
Bussmann (AGX-15).
2. Clean and tighten or repair all
terminal connections.
3. Load test the batteries and replace
if necessary.
4. Neither of the
LED’s turn on
when the AC
power is applied.
1. No AC power available
at the charger.
2. Component failure
1. Connect AC power or reset the AC
breaker on the main panel.
2. Return charger to the Guest
Service Dept.

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7. SPECIFICATIONS
Output:
Charging: 12 Volts DC(min.) @ 5 Amps each
Maintaining: 13.30 + 0.3 Volts DC at 0.1 Amps
Input:
Rated AC Voltage 100 – 130 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Current Draw 2.0 Amps at full output
Maximum recommended battery size:
For recharging: Up to 100 Amp-Hours
Maintenance only: Up to 150 Amp-Hours
Physical Dimensions:
Height: 4.38 in. (11.13 cm.)
idth: 7.25 in. (18.42 cm.)
Depth: 2.13 in. (5.41 cm.)
eight: 5.6 lb. (2.5 kg)
Guest Model 2610 Charging Method
Bulk
(Red)
Absorption
(Red/Green)
Float
(Green)
11
12
13
14
15
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0.1
DC Amps
Output Voltage To Battery - VDC

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FCC Class A EMC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to case harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning this equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
LIMITED WARRANT
For two (2) years from the date of original purchase, The Guest Co. will, at its discretion,
repair or replace for the original consumer, free of charge, any parts found defective in
material or workmanship. All transportation charges under this warranty must be borne by
the consumer.
Proof of purchase is required: A computerized register receipt is required. Hand-written
receipts are not accepted for warranty proof of purchase. In the absence of a receipt,
warranty period will be calculated from date of manufacture printed or stamped on the
product.
There is no other expressed warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two years from the date of purchase. This
is the exclusive remedy, and consequential damages are excluded where permitted by law.
The Guest Co.
95 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450, USA
Tel: [phone] email: [email protected]
Fax: [phone] website: www.guestco.com
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