fs 1 charger user manual
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1. backlight for a short time 8 Front Panel 1 Start Stop switch O Stop Charge l Start Charge 2 LED Indicator Lights Red Amber Status On Off Charging Flashing Off Minor fault but charging Off On Charge complete Flashing On Minor fault but charging completed Flashing Flashing Major fault charge may be incomplete 3 Controller Push buttons To enable equalise charge after the next charge cycle Plug in the battery but before selecting I with the start stop switch Push up button to select Equalise next cycle Push enter button to allow changing Push up button select Enable Push enter button to accept change Push down button select Store Push enter button to Store Push down button to return to Connect Battery Select I with the start stop switch 4 Controller Display Shows different information depending on the status of the charger see pages 7 amp 8 5 Mini USB Port When a MINOR fault is indicated the charge cycle has still completed and in most cases can be disregarded When a MAJOR fault is indicated the charge cycle has not been completed and the occurence MUST be reported to First National Battery Service Maintenance Service Warranty Maintenance Provided it s installed correctly in an appropriate location and is not abused the charger will require little maintenance The only requirement is to monitor the air inlet filter at the front of the charger fo2. can accommodate a single power module inside The configuration of the charger is specific to a particular type and rating of battery The charger requires a 15A single phase AC power cable but can be wired to a 3 phase earth and neutral supply Should the charging requirements or lift truck change the charger may under certain conditions need to be reconfigured by the First National Battery Technician to suit the new requirement FIRST BATTERY THROUGH CARING WE LEAD Jg NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE BRANCHES P O Box 182 East London 5200 Cape Town 021 932 6331 Tel No 27 43 706 8200 Carltonville 018 787 5838 Fax No 27 43 731 2007 Durban 031 902 4227 e mail manufacture battery co za Klerksdorp 018 469 2895 Rustenburg 014 592 8369 MARKETING Port Elizabeth 041 487 2686 7 P O Box 5015 Benoni South 1502 Tel No 27 11 741 3600 Fax No 27 11 421 2642 e mail marketing battery co za www battery co za Tollfree 0800 112 600 METAIR Proud subsidiary of Metair Investments Ltd In the interests of continuing advancement we reserve the right to modify specifications without notice MELK DESIGN FS 1 24 04 12
3. small Depending on its configuration the charger may draw up to 15A mains power Ensure a suitable mains supply connection is available 5 2 Check start stop switch to 3 Charger plugged in and turned on 4 Charger rating matches battery 5 Plug in the battery 6 mye 6 Set start stop switch to 7 Red LED battery charging 8 Amber LED charge complete 9 Set start stop switch to Operating Instructions ps Before plugging in the battery check that the battery leads are in good condition Check that the start stop switch is set to O off Check that the charger is plugged into a suitable power point and that the power is turned on Check that the Voltage Amp hour amp Type flooded or gel indicated on the charger display matches the actual battery to be charged Plug in the battery Set the start stopswitch to Check that the red LED on the controller illuminates to indicate the charge has commenced Amber LED indicates charge complete Once the charge is complete set the start stopswitch to O off and then disconnect the battery ep ee C a es s z Controller Controller Module PC31 MPC31 When waiting for a battery to be connected time on charge charge cycle and the battery the controller display shows the voltage amp cell vo
4. the frotn cover removed it is recommended that before removing the cover both AC amp DC cables are unplugged With the front cover removed the filter can be withdrawn from behing the housing grill and taken to an appropriate place to clean The electrostatic filter provides a good compromise between filtering and clogging but a small quantity of dust will enter the power module during normal operation A small quantity of dust in the power modules will generally not cause problems however excessive build ups or where the material ingested is corrosive conductive or wet will cause issues resulting in premature wear out of the power module 2 Remove the filter element from the front of the power module and take to an 1 Remove the two screws at the bottom appropriate and remove the front cover with a place to clean rotational action from the bottom 10 Maintenance Service Warranty Service Should the charger show both the red amp amber indications flashing there has been a serious fault that has prevented the charge cycle being completed Take note of the error display on the controller display and contact First National Battery for instructions Should the red indicator be flashing but the amber on steady the charge has been completed satisfactorily but with a minor fault Contact First National Battery only should this be occurring on a regular basis First National Battery 0800 112 600 Toll free Warr
5. FIRST NATIONAL BATTERY THROUGH CARING WE LEAD m Warnings Installation Operating Instructions Front Panel Maintenance Service Warranty FIRST NATIONAL JE BATTERY THROUGH CARING WE LEAD Keep naked flames away from batteries on charge Be aware of battery fumes and electrolytes Electrical hazard exists inside the charger do not remove the side cover Battery electrolyte is highly corrosive Pb Gea Ya 2 Risk of battery explosion Do not dispose of batteries in the garbage Always recycle lead acid batteries Wear eye protection when working near batteries Installation location Location The charger sould be mounted on a wall frame in a suitable and safe location to ensure protection against accidental contact with the lift truck or its fork tynes Charger housing AC cable Wall mounting options 1 Remove the AC amp DC cables to reduce the weight 2 Mark out the wall to suit the 4 fixing holes 3 Fix the charger to the wall using the type of fastener to suit the wall material Note the top fixing holes are keyhole to simplify hanging the charger with the top two screws loosely fitted 4 Plug in the AC amp DC cables 5 Plug the AC cable into a suitable AC power outlet Note It is recommended that AC power is left on between charge cycles The current consumption when not charging is very
6. anty First National Battery warrants that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any defect or at its option replace the product for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty covers both parts and labour Parts may be replaced under this warranty with new or remanufactured parts This warranty will not apply to any product that has been improperly installed misused abused used in ways for which the product was not designed altered or repaired in any way which may affect the performance or reliability of operation damage sustained by power surges or electrical storms or shipping damage or repaired by any unauthorised repair centre Please contact First National Battery prior to shipping any products for repair All shipments must be shipped prepaid and include proof of the date of your original purchase Please include your name address phone number email address and brief description of the problem First National Battery makes no other warranties express or implied including any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall First National Battery be responsible for indirect or consequential damages or lost profits even if First National Battery has been advised of the possibility of such damages First National Battery s sole obligation shall be the repair or replacement of the nonconforming product This User Manual applies to Modular charger FS1 which
7. ltages ampere hour capacity and the type of battery it is programmed to charge for the operator At the end of the charge the finishing to check and ensure the battery to be charged conditions are diplayed until the battery is matches the charger program either disconnected or the Start Stop switch is set to Stop During the charge cycle the display indicates the charge current ampere hours returned The GREEN LED on the controller is illuminated when the charger is powered up 1 Start Stop Switch 4 Controller Display 2 Status Indicator LEDs 5 Mini USB Port 3 Controller Push buttons 1 RED LED indicates charging Mesi 2 AMBER LED indicates charge complete OST E GREEN LED indicates charger is UN powered up 31211 E 1 Q 4 Up Button m 5 Enter Button 6 Down Button Display when No Battery Display when Charging Display when Charge Complete Connected or start stop switch set Battery Rolling Display BATTERY confg CHARGING Display COMPLETE Charge ime Voltage 7 urrent ulk time ugN 000 HHR Amphrs BATTERY NOLT E FINISH TIME iaa ee FLOUTES una ix E T 30 5 Current FLOOTE YAR Batt volt Cell volt Cell volt Finish volt Amphrs Note When a battery is first connected or at charge complete the display backlight illuminates automatically at any other time pushing any button will illuminate the
8. r dirt build up The power module internal to the charger housing requires a good supply of cooling air during the charge cycle A blocked filter will affect the charger cooling ability and could lead to the charger turning down its maximum output to prevent overheating of the power module An extremely blocked air filter could cause longer charge times inability to charge the battery correctly or premature wear out of the power module The recommended service interval is 12 months but this will vary depending on the location of the charger and the number of charge cycles performed The fans in the power module only run during the charging cycle and are speed controlled If the charger output is small the fans will only be turning slowly At full power there is a considerable requirement for cooling air and the fans will be working hard with considerable hot air being exhausted from the rear of the charger The exhaust air from the right side of the charger should never be restricted The intermittent nature of the fans results in a long fan service life with no scheduled replacement of fans being required The filter material is an electrostatic polypropylene type that is easy to clean with compressed air to blow out any dirt amp dust build up Before attempting to clean the filter it is necessary to remove it from the housing by removing the 2 screws at the bottom and removing the cover from the housing Whilst no hazardous voltages are exposed with
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