EVC-45 User Manual
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1. TROUBLESHOOTING Charger AC LED Light OFF Check that AC cord is plugged in Check Replace glass type AC fuse if blown in front of charger Reset the AC outlet breaker or Reset the outlet GFI type plug Charger AC LED Light ON Check replace the 2 ATC 30 fuses located inside of charger DC LED Light OFF amp No DC Output Turn OFF AC Power for wait 5 minutes Plug back into AC power Check charger rear fans for blockage clean as needed BATTERY CHARGER STATUS Battery Type LED Light Flashing Normal Bulk or Absortion fast charging mode Battery Type LED Light Steady ON Normal Float slow charging mode REMOTE METER STATUS Battery 95 100 fully charged 13 0 14 5V Battery at 70 80 level needs charging 12 2 12 0V Battery less than 70 level needs charging 11 9 11 5V Remote Meter Flashing once every 2 sec Meter in energy saving Sleep Mode Battery charger or engine has been OFF for more than 60 hours WARRANTY POLICY Battery Chargers and remote meters models EVC 45 EVC 25 RM12 2 manufactured by Powerwerx are warranted to be free of defects of material or workmanship for a 3 three year warranty period from the date the equipment was shipped Liability is limited to repairing or replacing at our factory without charge any parts or defects Equipment is to be returned shipping charges prepaid and will be returned after repair shipping char2. wire e 40 Amp maximum DC output e Smart 3 Stage Charging e Compact design only 3 H x 6 75 W x 13 L e Charger LED Status Lights show o AC input Power ON o DC Power Output ON o Charging Status Fast or Float SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage Range 90 260VAC 50 60 Hz Input Amps max output 115V 6 2A 230V 3 3A EVC 45 Battery Charger DC Output Voltages e Lead Acid 14 2V 50 Load 13 4V 0 2A Load e AGM Type 14 2V 50 Load 13 4V 0 2ALoad e GEL Type 14 0V 50 Load 13 6V 0 2A Load 3 Stage Automatic Charging Modes Bulk Phase Absortion Phase Float Phase Temperature Ratings 20C to 60C Derate linerarly from 100 50C to 60 60C AC Input Fuse Value 8 amps glass type DC Output Fuse Value ATC 30 blade type QTY 2 CASO SZE EE 3 1 16 H x 6 3 4 W x 13 L NEIE 6 9 Ibs DUAL COOLING FANS EVC 45 includes a twin fan design to maximize the life of the internal components and to allow continuous operation at full rating The Charger uses dual fan design that draws air through the front of the unit and exhaust it out the rear to improve cooling The fans operate at low speed and will increase in speed whenever load and or ambient air temperature increases BATTERY SELECTOR TYPE SWITCH For maximum battery charging a user selectable battery type switch is provided Please move the rocker switch to the type of battery or batteries you will be charging The B
3. Emergency Vehicle Battery Charger Model EVC 45 Operation Manual GEL WET AGM EI 12V BATTERY MADE IN TAMAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Ge CNA e Ten EL TE Page 2 Rf Page 2 ele let E Page 2 REIS lan E Page 2 Battery Selector Type SWIC D Page 2 Charger LED Indicator Het cern A Page 2 installati n NS d TT Le EE Page 3 MOUNT SIN OO TE Page 4 Battery CMA EE Page 4 Remote Meter E E Page 4 Warranty ege Page 5 Powerwerx Inc 263 N Berry St Brea CA 92821 Phone 714 674 0073 Fax 714 674 4949 www powerwerx com Revised 04 19 2013 GENERAL INFORMATION Powerwerx model EVC 45 is a new generation of battery charger designed for installation in emergency and specialty vehicles It s ultra low profile design allows this charger to be installed in a variety of vehicle locations The EVC 45 battery charger features super energy efficient design using only 6 1 amps 115VAC input while producing 40 amps 14VDC ouput at full output EVC 45 battery charger is designed to charge from one to six 12V batteries on most vehicles Ultra quiet DC output is ideal for todays vehicles with two way radio s mobile computers and other sensitive electronics The RM12 2 battery charger meter is available to remotely monitor your charger battery status FEATURES e Auto AC Voltage Input 90 260VAC 50 60 Hz e Thermally Controlled Dual Cooling fan design e Ultra Clean DC Output protects electronics e Large DC Output connection up to 4 ga
4. attery Type switch LED also shows the status of of the charger output see below NOTE When using more than one battery never mix battery types CHARGER LED INDICATOR LIGHTS There are four LED indicators on the front panel of the EVC 45 charger e AC Input OK Green LED indicates AC voltage is reaching the charger If LED does not light up replace the glass fuse located under where the AC mains cord is plugged in e DC Output OK Green LED indicates DC power being produced by the charger e METER Power OK Green LED indicates DC voltage applied to Meter output terminal block The meter contacts have a maximum output of 12 amps e Battery Type LED Green or Amber flashing LED light shows the mode the charger is currently in the FAST charging mode with DC output from 3 40 amps Solid LED non flashing the charger is now in the FLOAT maintenance mode which is 2 0 amps or less which maintains the battery after the fast charging mode INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The EVC 45 battery charger can be installed in any position or any orientation provided you have good air circulation and a dry location It is recommended you mount the EVC 45 as close as possible to the batteries you will be charging This unit will take wire size from 12 gauge to 4 gauge wire The larger the wire size the less loss of voltage to the batteries Please follow the following steps to ensure proper battery charger installation 1 2 Make
5. ges paid Powerwerx assumes no liability for damages of any kind to associated equipment arising from the installation or use of Powerwerx 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
6. sure the charger AC cord is unplugged to any AC power sources Mount the charger in the desired location using up to four mounting screws user supplied Use caution when mounting the front right screw as it is very close to the meter connections Install the positive and negative cables from the charger to your battery or batteries Recommended wire sizes are 4 6 8 or 10 Gauge Install the remote meter RM12 2 in the desired location user supplied screws Next connect a 3 wire cable from the remote meter to the battery charger e Remote Meter 1 terminal to charger meter connection sw e Remote Meter 3 terminal to charger meter connection e Remote Meter 4 ternimal to M charger meter connection PLEASE NOTE Single battery bank operation Leave the wire jumper installed between the 1 and 2 terminals on the remote RM12 2 meter Dual battery bank operation Connect Remote Meter 2 terminal to the 2nd battery bank positive terminal On the front of the charger select the proper battery type AGM WET GEL with the front mounted rocker switch for optimized battery charging Connect the AC cord from the front of the charger into an approved 100V 260V AC outlet Check the remote meter to make sure it is showing the battery voltage level Installation complete WET GEL AGM OOO AC INPUT 12V BATTERY O am wd M ol jo ee REMOTE METER Si
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