Service manual

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Charging with the PFC-50
Step 1. Turn off the GE breaker in the cargo compartment
Step 2. Turn off the PFC-50 breaker
Step 3. Turn the PFC-50 AMPS knob counterclockwise until it stops
Step 4. Mate the Anderson connectors
Step 5. Plug in the PFC-50, either through the marine receptacle, or directly
Step 6. Start the car. This step is critical. Car must be in “READY” mode during charging to turn on the battery
cooling fans when the battery temperatures rise.
Step 7. Turn on the GE breaker in the cargo compartment
Step 8. Turn on the PFC-50 breaker
Step 9. Turn the PFC-50’s AMPS knob clockwise until you reach the current carrying capacity of the circuit to which
you are connected. To be conservative, set the draw to around 80% of the current rating of the circuit to which you
are attached, unless you are sure that it can carry more. For example,
If you are connected to … Then set for approximately …
120VAC, 15A 12A (1440 watts)
120VAC, 20A 16A (1920 watts)
240VAC, 30A 24A (5760 watts)
240VAC, 50A 40A (9600 watts)
Note: You need a way to measure current to perform Step 9. An ammeter is the simplest approach. You can also
calibrate with an ammeter and then match the levels depicted on the “Power” page of RAV4Info in future charging.
We installed a digital ammeter on the PFC-50 so that draw was easily ascertained. Hope that didn’t void our warranty!
Step 10. Watch RAV4Info carefully, particularly for your first several charge cycles. If battery temps exceed 105F or
voltage exceeds 345VDC, shut off the PFC-50 at once and recheck all calibration steps. If you continue to have heat or
voltage exceptions, best to consult a guru at [e-mail].
Step 11. When the blue “timer” light illuminates on the PFC-50, turn the AMPS knob counterclockwise to stop, shut off
the PFC-50’s breaker, and then the GE breaker. You do not need to unplug the PFC-50 or decouple the Anderson
connector in between charges.