DC Power Technologies FS5 - Owners Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Low Output Current
Only one battery cable
connected (FS9). Ensure two battery cables are
connected (FS9 only).
Over Discharged Battery
Battery is <1.9Vpc at
connection but recovers within
30 seconds of charge.
Allow approximately 1 minute
between truck-battery
disconnect and charger-battery
connect. Regular occurrences
might need investigation of
work practices.
No Output Current
Battery unplugged during
charge.
Charge profile allows current to
fall below 0.7A
Ensure battery has not been
unplugged before charge
completion.
Check that the charge profile is
appropriate for the battery type.
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.
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 charger
configuration matches the
battery, regular timeouts may
indicate a problem with the
battery.
Battery Disconnected
Battery has been disconnected
during charge cycle.
Front panel toggle switch
must be set to STOP before
disconnecting battery.
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).
Troubleshooting
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