DC Power Technologies FS3 - Owners Manual - Manual (Page 21)

Troubleshooting .21
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Over Discharged
Battery.
Battery is <1.9Vpc
at connection but
recovers within 30
seconds of charge.
Typically due to the battery
being quickly unplugged from
the truck and plugged onto
the charger without allowing
the battery to recover. Regular
occurrences might need
investigation of work practices.
Deeply Discharged
Battery.
Battery is still
<1.9Vpc after 30
seconds of charge.
Check battery for faults.
Incorrect
Battery.
Battery is not the
correct voltage for
the charger.
Check the configuration
matches the battery, check
the operator is not trying
to plug an incorrect battery
type onto the charger.
Bulk Charge
Timeout.
The bulk charge
part of the cycle is
longer than expected.
Check the charger
configuration matches
the battery, check the
battery for problems.
Finishing Charge
Timeout.
The finishing charge part of the
cycle is longer than expected.
Check that the configuration
matches the battery, regular
timeouts may indicate a
problem with the battery.
Battery
Disconnected.
Battery has
been disconnected
mid charge cycle.
Remind the operator if there
is a need to disconnect the
battery mid charge cycle they
must first set the front panel
toggle switch to STOP.
Reversed
Battery.
A reverse polarity
battery has been
connected to the charger.
Correct the incorrect battery
wiring and replace the blown
charger output fuse(s).
Inability to set a 36V
configuration to greater
than 46A or a 48V config
greater than 35A.
Charger only
has a 10A AC
input lead.
Upgrade the AC input circuit
and remove the hardware AC
current limit function.