La Marche EC Instruction Manual

Page 1 of 11 EC Engine Start Battery Charger INSTRUCTION MANUAL ECN/DATE CPN106604 18985 – 4/11 16816 - 11/05 106 BRADROCK DRIVE DES PLAINES, IL. 60018 (847) 299-1188 FAX: (847) 299-3061 ISSUE DATE: 15550 – 11/02 INSTRUCTION DRAWING NUMBER: P25-LEC-1 ...

Page 2 of 11 This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the La Marche Power Conversion Equipment. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery. CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury and/or damage to the batteries, use only the type of batteries specified on the charger. Do not expose equipment to rain or snow. Do not operate equipment if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Do not disassemble this unit; ta ...

Page 3 of 11 RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To ensure safe installation and operation, the information given in the instruction manual should be read and understood before installing or using the equipment. Unpacking and Inspection: Examine the shipping crate upon arrival. If there is obvious damage, describe on the receiving documents. Within a few days after delivery, the equipment should be uncrated and carefully inspected for hidden damages. When removing packaging material, be careful not to discard any equipment, parts, or manuals. If any damage is detected you should: 1. File a ...

Page 4 of 11 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The EC Battery Charger is designed to operate on a specific number of battery cells. The nameplate indicates the type and the number of battery cells required. Once properly installed, the charger will maintain the battery in a fully charged condition. Install the charger so that the flow of air through the ventilators is not obstructed. Dress field wiring circuits at least 1/4 inch away from input/output circuits. When hooking up the DC cables to the battery be certain the positive terminal of the charger is connected to the positive ...

Page 5 of 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION This troubleshooting guide should be used by trained service personnel or an experienced electrician. CAUTION: Hazardous AC and DC voltages are present within the unit’s enclosure. Equipment: The only equipment required is a multi-scale volt-ohm meter, and a stand tool kit. Before setting up any complicated testing or jumping to any conclusions, give the unit a general inspection. Check the following: 1. Check DC output cables, connections, battery type, and number of battery cells with charger rating. 2. Check unit specifications with cus ...

Page 6 of 11 TROUBLESHOOTING CONSTAVOLT BATTERY CHARGERS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROCEDURE Open AC input breaker 1. Incorrect AC input 2. Shorted diodes on full wave bridge Compare AC input voltage with voltage on unit nameplate. Check diodes with “VOM”. Charger operates but will not charge battery. 1. Defective capacitor 2. Open cell in battery To check capacitor measure resistance with one capacitor lead disconnected, it should read high resistance. Check battery cells. Charger will not taper to finish rate. 1. Defective battery Check for defective cells in battery. Charger will no ...

Page 7 of 11 INSTALLERS INFORMATION The table below lists the AC and the DC minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the DC wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage difference between the unit's terminals and the battery at less than 1/2 volt when the unit is fully loaded. If the distance between the unit and the battery exceeds 10 feet, use the Power Cabling Formulas to determine wire size. WIRE SIZE TABLE (Based upon unit fuse size) WIRE SIZE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT GROUNDING FUSE CUSTOMER CONDUCTOR S ...

Page 8 of 11 POWER CABLING FORMULAS WIRE GAUGE TABLE SIZE AWG AREA CIR. MILS SIZE MCM* AREA CIR. MILS 18 1620 250 250000 16 2580 300 300000 14 4110 350 350000 12 6530 400 400000 10 10380 500 500000 8 16510 600 600000 6 26240 700 700000 4 41740 750 750000 3 52620 800 800000 2 66360 900 900000 1 83690 1000 1000000 0 105600 1250 1250000 00 133100 1500 1500000 000 167800 1750 1750000 0000 211600 2000 2000000 *Denotes all sizes larger than #0000 are expressed in MCM. TABLE OF CONVENTIONS: CMA = Cross section of wire in circular MIL area. A = Ultimate drain in amperes. LF = Conductor loop fe ...

Page 9 of 11 General Maintenance Procedure Yearly 1. Blow out rectifier/inverter with a low-pressure air hose. 2. Make sure all connections are tight. 3. Perform a visual check on all internal components. 4. Check front panel meters and alarms for accuracy. 4th Year REPEAT ABOVE WITH THE ADDITION OF: 1. Check relay contacts for pitting or corrosion. 2. Check capacitors for leakage. 7th Year REPEAT ALL, WITH THE ADDITION OF: 1. Filter, resonating capacitors and control relays should be replaced. 10th Year REPEAT ALL WITH THE ADDITION OF: (except replacing capacitors, they should be replaced e ...

Page 10 of 11 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY All La Marche Manufacturing Co. equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory and is warranted to be free from any defect in workmanship and material that may develop within one year from date of purchase. In addition to the standard one (1) year warranty, La Marche warrants it’s magnetics and power diodes on a parts replacement basis only for one (1) additional year under normal use. Any part or parts of the equipment (except fuses, DC connectors and other wear-related items) that ...

Page 11 of 11 (THIS IS YOUR WARRANTY IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE EXTENDED PARTS WARRANTY AS SHOWN ON OUR INVOICE TO YOU OR IF YOU PURCHASE THE EXTENDED PARTS WARRANTY ANYTIME DURING THE FIRST 12 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF OUR INVOICE) All La Marche Manufacturing Co. equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory. Any part or parts of the equipment (except protective devices, DC connectors and other wear-related items) that prove defective within a one (1) year period from the date of our invoice to you shall be replaced without ...