Xantrex Technology Link 2000 - Manual (Page 24)

Reconditioning (Equalizing) Flooded Type Batteries
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4. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the
negative (–) battery terminal.
If the red Incorrect Connection indicator light on the
Battery Charger function illuminates, reverse polarity has
been detected. Correct polarity must be established
before proceeding.
5. Use a toothpick, paper clip, pen point or other small
object to push the Battery Reconditioning button
(pin-hole type).
6. The Battery Reconditioning and Charge Rate indicator
lights illuminate and blink.
The display shows ( _ _ _ ) then ( – – – ) then (
).
7. Select the suitable battery reconditioning current for the
battery size (see Table 2-2 on page 2-5) by pushing the
Charge Rate push button.
If the battery reconditioning current is not selected within
10 seconds, the unit will set to a default charging rate of
2 A.
8. Monitor the specific gravity of each cell of the battery
during reconditioning with a battery hydrometer.
Reconditioning is complete when the specific gravity of
each cell of the battery remains constant. Most lead-acid
batteries have a specific gravity of approximately 1.265
when fully charged.
When the battery reaches the target specific gravity, press
the Charge Rate button until all charge rate lights are off
or remove the battery clips to terminate the
reconditioning mode.
9. If the specific gravity is still rising when the
reconditioning mode reaches the 4 hour timing limit, you
can initiate further reconditioning by pressing the Battery
Reconditioning button again.
After approximately 4 hours, the Battery Reconditioning
indicator light changes from blinking to solid and the
digital display will show (
).
The battery reconditioning mode has been terminated.
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