UBC41 - Battery charger Tripp Lite - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UBC41 Tripp Lite

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT! Register your product for quicker service and ultimate peace of mind. You could also win an ISOBAR6ULTRA surge protector—a $100 value! www.tripplite.com/warranty 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • www.tripplite.com/supportCopyright © 2015 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.2 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Chargers. Location Warnings

• Do not mount unit with its front or rear panel facing down (at any angle). Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the unit’s internal cooling, eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty.

• Use your charger in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short-circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock.

• For proper ventilation, allow a minimum 2 inches of clearance at front and back of the charger. To avoid overheating, the compartment that houses the charger must be properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow. The heavier the load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.

• Do not install or use the charger near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals. Battery Connection Warnings

• Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not well ventilated, do not connect to batteries in a “dead air” compartment. The battery compartment should have some ventilation to outside air.

• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected.

• Do not allow objects to contact the DC input terminals or battery terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals together. Serious personal injury or property damage could result. Service Warnings

• During service work, both the AC source and battery should be disconnected.

• Potentially lethal voltages exist when the AC source is connected.

• An energy hazard exists when the battery is connected to the charger and AC source. Equipment Connection Warnings

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. Operation Warnings

• Your charger is designed only for battery charging. It cannot be used as a power supply.

• Only charge lead-acid, NiMH and enclosed cell batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge a battery whose voltage differs from the charger’s selected voltage setting.

• Your charger does not require routine maintenance.

• Your charger is designed with an aluminum heat-sink housing that safely dissipates excess heat. Avoid touching the unit during charging, as external temperatures can reach up to 122°F (50°C).3 Controls

Battery Voltage Selection Button

High/Low Charge Rate Switch

Bulk/Accept (Yellow) LED

Charging/Float (Green) LED

Battery Charge % / Battery Voltage Selector LEDs Installation

Select the appropriate mains voltage for your region.

Set the High/Low Charge Rate Switch according to battery’s capacity: DC Output Voltage to Battery 12V 24V 36V 48VSet to “High”30A 30A 25A 15ASet to “Low”10A 10A 10A 7A Note: The “Low” setting is recommended for general battery charging and batteries whose charge has been severely depleted. The “high” setting will charge a battery faster, but repeated fast charges may overcharge a battery and reduce useful battery life. Reference your battery manufacturer’s charging instructions to determine the proper setting.

Insert the power cord’s C19 connector into the charger’s C20 power inlet. Then plug the other end of the power cord into an available AC power outlet. CAUTION: Do not establish power connections with an ungrounded AC outlet. Note: Complete Step 3 before connecting the charger to a battery.

Once an AC power connection is established, press the Battery Voltage Selection button to match the battery’s voltage (12/24/36/48V). LEDs will illuminate in the Battery Charge % / Battery Voltage Selector bar to correspond with the desired charging voltage.

Connect the charger’s clamps to the battery terminals. Note: Always attach the red clamp to the positive (POS, P, +) battery terminal before attaching the black clamp to the negative (NEG, N, -) terminal. For unmarked terminals, the positive post usually has a larger diameter than the negative post. When disconnecting the charger, reverse the order of the connecting steps.4 Operation Mounting (Optional) LED Indicators LED (Color) LED Status Operation Status Description/Solution Normal Operation Bulk/Accept (Yellow) Solid Soft start Current is charging slowly Slow flash Bulk constant current charging Battery drawing maximum charge current Fast flash Absorption constant voltage charging Battery reaches set voltage limit; adjusts to draw less charge current Very fast flash Finish constant voltage charging Battery near 100% capacity; approaching floating status Charging/Float (Green) LED Slow flash Floating Battery charge full Fast flash Floating Battery charge full and floating current < 0.5 A Abnormal Operation Error (Red) Flash 2x Charger cannot connect to battery or broken DC fuse Check fuse and replace if broken Flash 3x Battery voltage is too high or too low Check that battery voltage selected on charger matches battery’s voltage Flash 4x Shorted internal thermal sensor or open circuit Defective thermal sensor; follow the Service instructions on the next page Flash 5x Internal overheat protection Unit cooling down; will automatically restart upon reaching average internal operating temperature Notes:

• Battery voltage selection cannot be changed during charging; the battery must be disconnected before selecting the charger voltage.

• The battery is fully charged when the green LED is illuminated. You can stop charging the battery at this point or keep it connected in floating status.

• To end a charging session, disconnect the AC power cord from the source, then disconnect the charger’s clamps from the battery terminals. The 4-in-1 Charger can be mounted to a horizontal surface. To mount, install four fasteners (not included) through the charger’s mounting slots into a rigid surface. Secure the fasteners as far back in the mounting slots as possible, otherwise the fasteners may loosen and cause the charger to slide back and forth. Note: The user is responsible for determining if the hardware and mounting surface are suitable to support the charger.

Specifications Maintenance and Service Maintenance Your Tripp Lite Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts, but should be kept dry at all times. Periodically check, clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary, both at the unit and at the battery. Service Your Tripp Lite product is covered by the warranty described in this manual. A variety of Extended Warranty and On-Site Service Programs are also available from Tripp Lite. For more information on service, visit www.tripplite.com/support. Before returning your product for service, follow these steps: 1. Review the installation and operation procedures in this manual to insure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions. 2. If the problem continues, do not contact or return the product to the dealer. Instead, visit www.tripplite.com/support. 3. If the problem requires service, visit www.tripplite.com/support. Click “Product Returns” from the left-side drop down or menu bar, then select the “Request Return (RMA)” link. From here you can request a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number, which is required for service. This simple on-line form will ask for your unit’s model and serial numbers, along with other general purchaser information. The RMA number, along with shipping instructions will be emailed to you. Any damages (direct, indirect, special or consequential) to the product incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center are not covered under warranty. Products shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid. Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. If the product is within its warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt. Return the product for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you when you request the RMA. Input Voltage 100V ~ 240V Manual Switch Input Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Current (Without Load) < 0.1A Maximum Output Current < 15A Maximum Efficiency in Max Power > 80% Output Voltage 12V 24V 36V 48V Maximum Ampere Imax (Input Voltage Switch Set to “High”) 30A 30A 25A 15A Minimum Ampere Imax (Input Voltage Switch Set to “Low”) 10A 10A 10A 7A Maximum Output Charging Power 450W 900W 1000W 900W Voltage Sensor Startup Position

Note: If the battery voltage is below the charge range, the charger may not run (turn on). For example, this can occur when the terminal voltage for a 12V battery is less than 8V.6 Warranty and Product Registration

1- Year Limited Warranty

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Visit www.tripplite.com/support before sending any equipment back for repair. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction). WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application. Product Registration Visit www.tripplite.com/warranty today to register your new Tripp Lite product. You’ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!*

• No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details. Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marketing name or model number of the product. WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union) Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:

• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)