KUSSMAUL 091-143-12 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EURO CHARGER II-VHO
AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL #091-143-XX
TEL: in NY 631-567-0314 TOLL FREE: 800-346-0857 FAX: [phone]
3 YEAR WARRANTY
NOTE :
This charger is designed for vehicles with dual electrical systems,
Each battery is individually charged
KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS CO., INC.
170 CHERRY AVE., WEST SAYVILLE, N.Y. 11796
file:091-143-12.p65
Date: 6-19-02

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INTRODUCTION
The Euro Charger II-VHO, Model 091-143-xx is a compact, completely automatic dual
channel battery charger designed specifically for the fire service and emergency vehicles.
Thevoltageofeachbatteryisindividuallycontrolledsothateachbatteryischargedonlyas
much as required. Once the batteries are fully charged, current stops flowing to guard
against overcharging and water boil-off. Of rugged construction, the charger is made to
withstand the shock and vibration normally encountered by vehicle mounted equipment.
Utilizing components which meet international safety requirements makes this charger
ideal for worldwide applications.
INSTALLATION
The Euro Charger II-VHO Automatic Battery Charger should be installed in an area with
adequate ventilation.
1. Mount the charger using the four holes provided for this.
2. Connect the wiring from the batteries to the Output Terminal Strip.
3. Double check all wiring before proceeding. Verify that battery voltage appears at charger
outputterminals.
4. Set the voltage selector to either the 115 volt or 230 volt position to match the input source
available.
5. Connect the input power to the input power terminal strip and energize charger.
7. Verify that power indicator is illuminated and charger is charging.
BATTERY CHARGER FEATURES
Completely automatic operation, charges battery on demand
Input voltage, switch selectable, 115 volt or 230 volt
output voltage regulated, eliminates overcharging battery
Output, current limited to protect charger from overloading
Optional charge indicators

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INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM
IMPORTANT: Charger output wire size is 12 awg. Wire size is for a maximum length of 20
feet. If wiring is to be longer, larger wiring is required. Additional information is available on
request.
FUSE
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
LN
++
24v 12v
Line
Neutral
Ground
A.C. Input Power
CAUTION
Be certain
that DV switch
corresponds
to input
voltage
Chassis
Ground
Chassis
Ground
Chassis
Ground
230

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Output: see chart
Output Current: see chart
Charge Indicator: 0-50 amps
Weight: 22 lbs
SPECIFICATION & OUTLINE
AUTO CHARGE
4.25
12.75
4.75
6.75
OUTLINEDRAWING
9/32" DIA. 4 HOLES
12.00
Model # OutputCurrent Output Voltage Input Voltage InputCurrent Input Fuse Charge Indicator
091-143-12 40 Amps 12 230/115,50/60HZ 5/10 Amps 12 Amp. (F) 50amps
091-143-24 20 Amps 24 230/115,50/60Hz 5/10 Amps 12 Amp. (F) 25amps

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INSTALLATION RECORD & WARRANTY
Date Installed
Installed By
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Owner
WARRANTY
AllproductsofKussmaulElectronics Company Inc.arewarrantedtobe
free of defects of material or workmanship. Liability is limited to repairing or
replacing at our factory, without charge, any material or defects which
become apparent in normal use within 3 years from the date the equipment
wasshipped.Equipmentistobereturned,shippingchargesprepaidandwill
be returned, after repair, shipping charges paid.
KussmaulElectronicsCompany,Inc.shallhavenoliabilityfordamages
of any kind to associated equipment arising from the installation and /or use
ofthe Kussmaul Electronics Company, Inc. products. The purchaser,by the
acceptance of the equipment, assumes all liability for any damages which
may result from its installation, use or misuse, by the purchaser, his or its
employees or others.