O PERAT IN G INS TRUCTIONS OB, OBXU, On Board Battery Chargers Including: OB2425GN, OB2425SJ For Industrial Use: Designed for gel, wet cell, AGM, and Lithium Ion Batteries (Lithium ion applications must b e factory programmed) Quick Charge Corp. 800 658-2841 e-mail quickcharge@icnet.net www.quickcharge.com Made in the U.S.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS: Check that the temporary label on top of the charger marked with the profile setting matches your battery type. If not, see the reprogramming section. These chargers work very simply. Once connected and plugged into AC power, the LED will flash red for a few seconds, then turn steady red. When the cycle is 80% complete it will turn yellow, and finally green when cycle is complete. If the profile is set to maintain the battery(s), the LED will flicker green.
SAFETY INFORMATION AC WIRING: Before making AC connections, refer to the requirements on the charger ID label. If your charger is not equipped with an AC plug, for example, a 230 volt charger, have a qualified electrician install one. To reduce the risk of fire, use this charger only on branch circuits that are protected by a circuit breaker or fuse, and that are adequate to carry the power drawn by the charger.
If your charger bears the mark, it conforms with the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives for products placed on the market in the European Economic Area. OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use charger if it shows signs of physical stress, or if DC output leads or connector feel hot when used. Do not disconnect the DC output clamps, or connector from the batteries when the charger is on. The resulting arcing could cause the batteries to explode.
failure. Re-charge batteries as soon as possible after a deep discharge, but not if they are warm, allow a cooling down period. Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries. Chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels, grain, dust, solvents, or other flammables. Do not charge batteries in excessively hot temperatures; wait till the cool of the evening. PRE CHARGE INFORMATION: Mount the charger in the desired location, any orientation.
Connect the red charge lead to battery positive, black to negative. But before, make sure the battery pack is of the same voltage rating of the charger. If you are unsure, count the number of cells on the battery pack and multiply by two. This figure should be the same as the DC voltage rating of the charger. (see ratings label on charger) Charging a battery with a lower voltage rating than the charger will cause damage to batteries, charger, and can create an explosive atmosphere.
REPROGRAMMING: Disconnect the charger from the batteries, and unplug the power cord. Remove the four bolts holding the covers on. Open the side with the LED and remove paper insulator. Select the switch configuration that most closely matches your application. Whether choosing maintenance mode, or shut off is a personal preference, however the maintenance mode assures batteries will remain charged and won’t self discharge.
NOTE: The #1 position is designated for batteries requiring long finish rates. If your performance is poor, it could be the batteries are being undercharged. Verify with specific gravity readings on wet cells. US Battery, and Full River are two brands that benefit from longer charge cycles.
TROUBLES HOOTING Symptom When plugged into AC power the LED flashes red/green. Cause Corrective Action Connected reverse to battery, or not connected to battery. Correct polarity, or connect to battery. Break in DC cord, or connector. Have a qualified person make repair. Battery too dead to charge. Replace. When plugged into AC power the LED does not come on. No AC power. Check circuit. When I put a volt meter across the output of the charger there is no power coming out when I plug it in.
When powered up the LED is solid red with a yellow flash. The battery is very low, and the charger is in a slow charge phase until the voltage rises to a safe level before full turn on. . Leave connected, it may take hours, but if the voltage rises even a little bit, it should recover, and turn the charger full on. (Do not allow your batteries to deep discharge, it is the number one cause of premature battery failure.
Sometimes running a second cycle will achieve full charge, but battery replacement, or a larger charger may be needed. QUICK CHARGE OB Battery Chargers “LIMITED WARRANTY” Quick Charge Corporation warrants the OB line of chargers for three (3) years from the date of purchase. After the warranty period, chargers returned to the factory for repair will be charged a minimum rate of $25.00. Charger will be returned, freight and repair charges, C.O.D. unless other arrangements have been made.
