Quick Charge OBE User manual

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
OBE, OBEXU, Battery Charger
For Industrial Use:A float charger designed for gel, and starting batteries
Quick Charge Corp.
800 658-2841
e-mail in[email protected]m
www.quickcharge.com
Made in the U.S.A

QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS:
These chargers work very simply. Once connected and plugged
into AC power, the LED will come on steady green, when the float
voltage is reached, the LED will flicker, and battery will be
maintained indefinitely.
While the charger is on, it will adjust the voltage applied to the
battery depending on the air temperature. As it increases, the
charger will lower the voltage, as the temperature falls, the voltage
will rise. This optimizes battery life.
To discontinue charging, unplug AC power.
Please read complete instructions before proceeding.
Temp. F VPC
32 2.38
40 2.36
50 2.34
60 2.32
70 2.3
80 2.27
90 2.25

SAFETY INFORMATION AC WIRING:
Before making AC connections, refer to the requirements on the
charger ID label. If your charger is not equipped with an AC plug,
for example, a 230 volt charger, have a qualified electrician install
one.
To reduce the risk of fire, use this charger only on branch circuits
that are protected by a circuit breaker or fuse, and that are adequate
to carry the power drawn by the charger. All wiring should be in
accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and
all local codes and ordinances.
This battery charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric
shock. 117 volt chargers are equipped with a grounding type plug,
230 volt chargers are shipped without a plug. Have a qualified
electrician install a properly grounded 3 wire plug.
DO NOT USE THIS CHARGER ON A TWO POLE
UNGROUNDED OUTLET OR ATTEMPT TO BREAK OFF
THE GROUND PRONG FOR USE ON A RECEPTACLE OR
EXTENSION CORD NOT HAVING A GROUND.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure it is in good
condition. Use a three conductor cord no smaller than the size
being used on the charger, and keep it as short as possible. The use
of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire or
electric shock. Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

If your charger bears the mark, it conforms with the essential
requirements of the applicable EC directives for products placed
on the market in the European Economic Area.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use charger if it shows signs of physical stress, or if DC
output leads or connector feel hot when used.
Do not disconnect the DC output clamps, or connector from the
batteries when the charger is on. The resulting arcing could cause
the batteries to explode.
Failure to unplug AC power before moving or driving equipment
will result in damage to cords, plugs and receptacles.
BATTERY SAFETY & CARE INFORMATION
Always wear protective eye shields and clothing when working
with batteries. Batteries contain acids which can cause bodily
harm. Do not put wrenches or other metal objects across the
battery terminal or battery top. Arcing or explosion of the battery
can result. Do not wear jewelry when working around batteries.
Arcing can cause sever burns.
The tops of the batteries and battery hold downs must be kept clean
and dry at all times to prevent excessive self discharge and flow of
current between the battery post and frame.
With wet cell batteries, maintain the proper electrolyte level by
adding water when necessary. Never allow the electrolyte level to
fall below the top of the battery plates. Electrolyte levels fall
during discharge and rise during charging. Therefore, to prevent
the overflow of electrolyte when charging, add water only after
the batteries have been fully charged, or just enough to cover
the plates if discharged. Old batteries require more frequent
additions of water than do new batteries.
Do not over discharge batteries. Excessive discharge can cause
polarity reversal of individual cells resulting in complete battery

failure. Re-charge batteries as soon as possible after a deep
discharge, but not if they are warm, allow a cooling down period.
Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries. Chargers can
ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels,
grain, dust, solvents, or other flammables.
Do not charge batteries in excessively hot temperatures; wait till
the cool of the evening.
PRE CHARGE INFORMATION:
Mount the charger in the desired location. Allow space for the
charger to dissipate heat, it will get hot while in use. Do not seal
the charger in an air tight compartment. Do not cover the charger
with any material. NOTE: The OBE models are NOT water proof,
they are water resistant. This means they cannot withstand
immersion, or continuous exposure from pressure washers, or
heavy rain.
Connect the red charge lead to battery positive, black to
negative. But before, make sure the battery pack is of the same
voltage rating of the charger. If you are unsure, count the number
of cells on the battery pack and multiply by two. This figure should
be the same as the DC voltage rating of the charger. (see ratings
label on charger) Charging a battery with a lower voltage rating
than the charger will cause damage to batteries, charger, and can
create an explosive atmosphere.
DRIVE LOCKOUT OPTION:
If your charger has an extra pair of small wires with a connector,
spade terminals, or just bare wires, it has this option. These wires
connect to your equipment if it has this feature. The purpose is to
disable the drive mechanism of the equipment when the charger is
plugged in so it cannot be moved and cause damage to the AC cord
and receptacle. These wires do not have to be connected for the
charger to work.

Make sure the AC cord, DC output leads, terminals,
connectors, or clamps are all in good working condition. Do not
use the charger if there are any signs of stress or damage, or if
wires are cut or have damaged insulation. Using this charger with
any of these symptoms could result in a fire, property damage, or
personal injury. Have a qualified service person make the
necessary repairs. Repairs should not be made by people who are
not qualified.
Illustration of series and parallel battery connections:
Parallel Series
When batteries are connected in
Parallel the battery amp hour
capacity is additive and the
voltage remains the same.
Example: two 180 amp hour
12 volt batteries would equal
12 volts and 360 amp hour capacity
When batteries are connected in
Series the voltage is additive and
the battery amp hour
capacity remains the same.
Example: two 180 amp hour
12 volt batteries would equal
24 volts and 180 amp hour capacity

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause Corrective Action
LED does not come on
When plugged into AC
power.
Connected reverse to
battery, or not connected
to battery.
Break in DC cord, or
connector.
Battery too dead to
charge.
No AC power.
Correct polarity, or
connect to battery.
Have a qualified person
make repair.
While charger is
connected to battery,
connect a charged
“jumper” battery across
the dead battery, The
charger will then see
voltage, and if high
enough, will turn on.
Remove the jumper
battery when enough
voltage has transferred
into the dead battery to
keep the charger on.
Replace the battery.
Check circuit.
Check extension cord
for breaks or damage.
When I put a volt meter
across the output of the
charger there is no
power coming out when
I plug it in.
The charger must be
connected to a battery to
turn on.

The batteries don’t
receive a full charge. On
wet cells, the specific
gravity will not rise to a
full reading after the
charge has completed.
The charg
er is too small
for the battery.
You are attempting to
charge a deep cycle
battery, and this charger
does not have a cycle to
fully charge it. It will
only charge to about
80%
The battery is defective.
Check that the charger’s
output is about 10% of
the amp hour rating of
the battery.
Use a charger with the
capability to fully charge
a deep cycle battery.
Replace
The charger blows the
branch circuit
fuse/circuit breaker as
soon as AC power is
applied.
The charger is shorted
Contact factory.
Th
e charger blows the
branch circuit
fuse/circuit breaker a
short while after being
switched on.
The branch circuit is too
small.
Relocate charger to a
branch circuit with a
heavier rating, or
remove other loads on
the circuit.
Batteries use water, get
hot, or smell.
One or more dead cells.
Replace batteries. If
charging in a series
string, it is best to
replace all the batteries
rather than mix new with
old.
After a full charge, the
batteries die quickly
The batteries are
sulfated.
Sometimes batterie
s can
be recovered. Leave the
charger on for some
hours, if the voltage falls
and the current begins to
rise, it is a good sign
they can recover under
normal charging.

QUICK CHARGE OBE Battery Chargers
“LIMITED WARRANTY”
Quick Charge Corporation warrants the OBE line of chargers for three (3) years from the date of
purchase. After the warranty period, chargers returned to the factory for repair will be charged a
minimum rate of $25.00. Charger will be returned, freight and repair charges, C.O.D. unless other
arrangements have been made. This warranty covers all defects in manufacture and
performance, provided the unit is operated in compliance with manufacture’s operating
instructions.
For repairs to be made at the Quick Charge factory, a charger and/or component(s) should be
sent, freight prepaid to Quick Charge at:
Quick Charge Corp.
1032 S.W. 22nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73109
Quick Charge, will at it’s option, repair or replace the charger or component in question. The
repaired item will then be returned, freight prepaid by Quick Charge. This warranty is void if the
charger or component have been altered, changed, or repaired by anyone not authorized by
Quick Charge, or if the charger or component, have been subjected to misuse, negligence, or
harsh environmental conditions. (Except those chargers designed for such conditions)
If returning the charger to the factory is not practical, replacement parts may be shipped to the
customer for field repair at no charge. On parts such as circuit boards, the customer will be
required to return the board suspected to be defective to Quick Charge, freight prepaid. If such
defective parts are not returned, the customer will be invoiced for the repair parts. Field repairs
are made at the user’s own risk. “Authorization” by Quick Charge to repair refers to maintaining
the warranty only. Quick Charge assumes no responsibility or liability for field servicing, and shall
not be responsible for incurred travel or labor charges.
Quick Charge corporation shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or
consequential damages to anyone, product or thing. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied. Quick Charge neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other
person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of this product