Xantrex Technology Link 1000 - Manual (Page 49)

Charging Functions
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• Check the electrolyte level of all batteries before and
after equalization. Make sure the electrolyte is at the
correct level, but do not overfill because the electrolyte
may expand and overflow.
• Leave the filler caps screwed on loosely, or remove them
and cover the opened cell tops with a folded paper towel.
• Make sure you are present during equalization so you can
monitor the charging cycle.
To start an equalization cycle:
1. Make sure the charger is on and the batteries are fully
charged.
2. Press SET until
SEL appears.
3. Press SET and CHARGE simultaneously until the CHG
LED starts flashing and
00E goes out (about five
seconds). The CHG LED flashes throughout the
equalization cycle.
To end an equalization cycle manually:
• Press SET until
SEL appears, and then press
SET and
CHARGE simultaneously.
The CHG LED goes out and the Freedom Inverter/
Charger is forced to float when equalization ends (the
FLOAT LED comes on).
If you do not stop the equalization process manually, the
cycle ends automatically after eight hours. It also ends if
external AC power is interrupted.
To end equalization early on Freedom inverters that have a
serial number lower than 100,000, turn off both the
CHARGE
and INVERT buttons.
CAUTION
Turn off all DC loads before you start equalization. The
voltages required during equalization can damage
sensitive equipment.