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5.0 Operation

• Equalizing Mode – The battery charger is delivering the equalize

voltage to the batteries. Refer to Table 3-3 to determine the equalize voltage.
Equalization charging can only be enabled while the charger is in Float

Charge or in Battery Saver™ mode. To turn on Equalize Charging, ensure

the LCD display reads “Float” or “Full Chg”, press the MENU button until you

see the “EQUALIZE Disabled” menu, and then press the CHANGE button.

The display quickly reads “EQUALIZE Request”, and then “EQUALIZE EQing.”
The Equalize Charge continues for four hours, and then automatically stops

and returns to Float Charging. The Equalize Charge can be manually stopped

by pressing the MENU button until you see the “EQUALIZE EQing” menu, and

then pressing the CHANGE button. The display will read “EQUALIZE Disabled”.
During equalization, the batteries begin gassing and bubbling vigorously

(which consumes water). Ensure that each cell has adequate distilled water

levels prior to equalizing, and be sure to add water as needed after equalizing.
How often should I equalize? Some experts recommend heavily used

batteries should be equalized anywhere from x1/mo. to 1-2x/year. Others

only recommend it when the cells have a low specifi c gravity, or when the

difference between any individual cell has a specifi c gravity reading greater

than .015 after being fully charged.
How long should I equalize? While the batteries are gassing, monitor the

specifi c gravity readings every hour. When the specifi c gravity readings no

longer increase, the Equalization Charge is complete and should be stopped.

WARNING: Equalizing produces hydrogen and oxygen gas. Ensure

the battery compartment has adequate ventilation in order to dis-

sipate this gas to avoid explosions.
CAUTION: Ensure your batteries can be equalized. Performing an EQ

charge on batteries other than liquid lead acid or certain AGM types

could damage them. Refer to your battery manufacturer/dealer for

instructions on how to properly equalize your batteries.
CAUTION: Ensure the DC loads will not be damaged by the higher

voltage applied to the batteries during equalization. If in doubt,

disconnect the DC loads to prevent damage.

Info: Equalization is not available if GEL or AGM 2 is selected from

the Battery Type menu.

EQing appears on the LCD. The

FAULT (red) LED is off, and the INV

(green) LED could be on or off.

STATUS
EQing

Figure 5-10, Equalizing Mode