PulseTech PP-48-L PowerPulse (735X048) - Manual (Page 2)

To install, follow step 1 under the 12-Volt PowerPulse section. On step
2 connect the positive wire to the positive terminal on the first bat-
tery and the negative wire to the negative terminal on the last battery
in the set (see Fig. 2 for an example of how a 12-Volt PowerPulse is
installed on two (2) 6-volt batteries and Fig. 4 for a 36-volt PowerPulse
on six (6) 6-volt batteries).
LED
Each PowerPulse unit has an LED on top of the circuit box. When
properly installed the LED will blink when the wires are attached to the
battery terminals and the unit is activated. Once the unit is installed, if
the LED does not light it may be due to one of the following reasons:
1. The PowerPulse has been installed incorrectly (reversed polarity).
2. There is a bad connection.
3. The battery voltage is too low to operate the PowerPulse, charge the
battery then re-check.
Basic Care and Cleaning
The PowerPulse system is completely weatherproof so normal mois-
ture will not damage it. If the circuit box gets dusty or dirty, simply
clean it with a damp cloth. DO NOT use cleaning solvents.
Call For More Information
For more information on installing and using PowerPulse or our other
PulseTech battery maintenance products, contact your local PulseTech
dealer. For technical assistance or the name of the dealer nearest you
call us at 800-580-7554. Or visit our site at www.pulsetech.net.
Mount The Circuit Box
For 12-volt batteries we suggest you mount the circuit box near
the battery and not on the battery itself. However, on large motive
batteries for forklifts, pallet jacks, etc., mounting the unit on the
battery is fine. Make sure it is situated in a location where it is
protected and will not accidentally be disturbed by mechanics,
etc. The circuit box can be mounted in one of two ways:
1st Method: For a semi-permanent installation, use two round
head screws to attach the circuit box to the surface of the
vehicle or equipment in an area away from moving engine
parts.
2nd Method: Apply an industrial adhesive to the back of the
circuit box and affix it to the surface of the vehicle or equip-
ment.
Once the circuit box has been mounted, use plastic cable ties to
secure the wires to a cable or other secure area near the battery.
This will keep the wires from tangling with moving engine parts.
Connect Lugs To Battery Terminals
IMPORTANT: The positive (+) PowerPulse wire (red) must be con-
nected to the positive (+) battery terminal and the negative (—)
PowerPulse wire (black) to the negative (—) battery terminal in order
for PowerPulse to work.
12-Volt PowerPulse:
Single 12-volt batteries —
Slip the round metal lug at the end of the positive (red)
PowerPulse terminal wire onto the bolt securing the battery
clamp to the positive terminal until it sits next to the nut tighten-
ing the clamp.
Screw a hex nut onto the bolt and tighten it until it secures the
lug and washer between it and the clamp nut. This will allow
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PowerPulse to send a pulsating
current through the terminal and
into the battery which will eliminate
the buildup of sulfates on the lead
plates. (see Fig. 1.)
Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the negative wire.
Two 6-Volt Batteries In Series —
For two (2) 6-volt batteries
connected in series (creating
12-volts), follow steps 1 above.
On step 2 connect the positive
wire to the positive terminal on Battery 1 and the negative wire to the
negative terminal on Battery 2 (see Fig. 2).
Batteries In Parallel —
For 12-volt batteries
connected in parallel
install one (1) 12-Volt
PowerPulse on the bat-
tery pack. Connect either to the positive and negative of one battery
or the positive of the first battery and the negative of the last battery.
12V PowerPulse is most efficient in parallel connected battery packs
using a maximum of 3 batteries (see Fig. 3).
24, 36 and 48-Volt
Installations:
For 6- or 12-volt bat-
teries connected in
series to equal 24, 36
or 48 volts, use the PowerPulse unit designed
for each specific voltage; 12,-, 24-, 36- or 48-volt products.
Installation of multiple 12V PowerPulse units on each 12V battery seg-
ment in 24V, 36V or 48V packs will yield 30% better results.
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