O PERAT IN G INS TRUCTIONS QP, QPXU Battery Chargers 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.
NOTE: It does not matter what position the meter switch is in. It is for viewing and not operating. EQUALIZATION: When using multiple batteries in a series string, cells become uneven during charge and discharge cycles. At least once a month perform two charge cycles back to back, this will give a chance for cells that are lagging behind to catch up, and is important to overall battery performance.
DO NOT USE THIS CHARGER ON A TWO POLE UNGROUNDED OUTLET OR ATTEMPT TO BREAK OFF THE GROUND PRONG FOR USE ON A RECEPTACLE OR EXTENSION CORD NOT HAVING A GROUND. If an extension cord must be used, make sure it is in good condition. Use a three conductor cord no smaller than the size being used on the charger, and keep it as short as possible. The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire or electric shock.
With wet cell batteries, maintain the proper electrolyte level by adding water when necessary. Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the battery plates. Electrolyte levels fall during discharge and rise during charging. Therefore, to prevent the overflow of electrolyte when charging, add water only after the batteries have been fully charged, or just enough to cover the plates if discharged. Old batteries require more frequent additions of water than do new batteries.
Illustration of series and parallel battery connections. Parallel When batteries are connected in Parallel the battery amp hour capacity is additive and the voltage remains the same. Example: two 180 amp hour 12 volt batteries would equal 12 volts and 360 amp hour capacity Series When batteries are connected in Series the voltage is additive and the battery amp hour capacity remains the same.
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 No voltage reading on meter when connected to battery, and the LED flashes red/green. Cause Corrective Action Connected reverse to battery, or not connected to battery. Correct polarity, or connect to battery. On chargers having a white and black wire, white is positive. Break in DC cord, or connector. Have a qualified person make repair. Battery too dead to charge. Replace.
The battery voltage reads well below the rating of the battery, and when powered up the LED is red with a yellow flash, and the amps are less than 5. 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.
After a full charge the LED is green with a yellow flash The batteries did not reach 80% charge in 12 hours, or did not reach minimum voltage, and the charger timed out. The charger is too small for the batteries. Batteries are beginning to age. Sometimes running a second cycle will achieve full charge, but battery replacement, or a larger charger may be needed.
