PRO Charging Systems IS1220 Industrial Series 12V 20 Amp Waterproof On-Board Smart Charger Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Pro Charging Systems
Table of Contents
PRO Charging Systems IS1220 Industrial Series 12V 20 Amp Waterproof On-
Board Smart Charger
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please save and read these safety, operating and installation instructions
before installing or applying AC power to your Pro Charging Systems (PCS)
charger. Contact technical support at PCS with any product, installation, or
service questions (615.471.5300).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING BATTERY CHARGER MODELS:
MODEL| AC SUPPLY| DC Output| Battery System| Battery
Capacity
---|---|---|---|---
IS2412| 100-240 volts, 50-60 Hertz| 12 amps @ 24v| 24 volt, 12 cell| 75-250
ah(20hr rating)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
CONCERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES
CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT.
Understand and relate the Hazard Levels and Signal Words utilized in this manual with the following definitions:
DANGER This symbol means: Immediate hazards, which will result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING This symbol means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION This symbol means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may result
in minor personal injury, product or property damage.
This symbol means BE ALERT! Your safety, or the safety of others, is involved!
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always read all instructions before using your charger!
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Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, eyes, or other surfaces. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention promptly.
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Dress properly. Wear protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
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Avoid working alone. Be sure someone is within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
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Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not operate any charger when you are tired.
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Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle machines, tools, battery chargers, or extension cords.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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Observe work area conditions. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across electrical cables or frames.
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Avoid electrical shock. To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
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Do not operate charger with damaged electrical cord or plug. To reduce risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by the cord when disconnecting charger. If damaged, replace the electrical cord or plug immediately.
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Store idle equipment. When not in use, store equipment in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children.
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Maintain charger with care. Inspect periodically and, if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way, have it repaired by an authorized technician. Do not disassemble charger; contact PCS technical support when service or repair is required (615.471.5300). Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
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Check for damaged parts. Before using any battery charger, carefully check any part that appears damaged to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for broken parts and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use the charger if any part does not operate properly.
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Replacement parts and accessories. When maintaining, only use accessories intended for use with this charger.
Approved accessories are available from Pro Charging Systems (615.471.5300). -
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only on circuits provided with 15 amperes branch circuit protection at 100 VAC and 115 VAC and 10 amperes branch circuit protection at 230 VAC in accordance with the national electrical code, ANSI/NFPA 70
ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement sur les circuits munis d’une protection de circuit 15 ampères de branche à 100 VAC et 115 VAC et protection de circuit 10 ampères de branche à 230 VAC en conformité avec le Code canadien de l’électricité CEC Partie 1
INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
Important note: if the PCS charger has a model number containing the letters OB, it not intended to be used as a stationary device.
WARNING: To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and by the manufacturer of any equipment that you intend to use in the vicinity of battery. Review all cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, lire ces instructions et celles qui figurent sur la batterie.
If it is necessary to relocate the battery for charging, first remove the grounded terminal from the battery. Then make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause battery arcing.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that prior to each use of your charger, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact
with eyes.
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by
battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not
overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s
recharging instructions. Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge. When using an extension cord, make sure:
- that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the charger’s plug;
- that extension cord meets UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) acceptance;
- that wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger.
CAUTION: Always make your extension cord connection on the charger side before connecting to a nearby 120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Failure to use a GFCI outlet may result in electrical shock. The DC connection should always be made before connecting or disconnecting the AC side.
Note: Extension cords should be industrial grade/heavy duty UL approved
and grounded. Check extension cord before use for damage, bent prongs and
cuts. Replace if damaged.
Connect the extension cord to the charger; then proceed to plug the extension
cord to the GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Always remove the extension cord from the GFCI protected outlet first when
charging is completed, followed by unplugging the charger.
GENERAL OPERATION
WARNING:
- Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID (lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel cell and AGM) battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage to property.
- DO NOT attempt to attach a charger to a battery pack if the output of the charger does not match the battery pack voltage. Example: Model i-3625 is a 36 volt output charger and is only usable on 36 volt battery systems. NEVER connect to just one battery (ie. 6V) in the pack. Damage can occur.
- Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might cause a spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical part, possibly resulting in an explosion. If damaged, contact PCS (615.471.5300).
- DO NOT connect or disconnect the DC output electrical cord to or from the battery receptacle when the charger is on. Arcing and / or burning of the plug and receptacle could result and could cause the batteries to explode. If the charger must be stopped, first disconnect the AC power supply cord from its outlet, then disconnect the charger DC output plug from the battery receptacle.
We recommend that you leave your system plugged in. This will reduce sulfation on the lead plates of the batteries and allow your PCS charging system to keep your batteries fully maintained and ready to perform at their best.
CAUTION
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NEVER charge a frozen battery.
Assure that the area around your charger and batteries is properly ventilated. Connect your extension cord, with no AC Power present, to the battery charger and proceed to plug your extension cord into a 120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. -
To reduce the risk of fire, use only on circuits provided with 15Amperes Branch Circuit Protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
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Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit.
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If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge it, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accesproes in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc.
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Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the BATTERY the battery or engine.
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Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. For this reason it is of the utmost importance that prior to each use of your charger, you read and follow the instructions provided exactly.
CHARGING INDICATIONS
When your battery charging system is activated, the battery status indicator provides charging information utilizing LED indications.
Battery Charger Status Indications
LED indicators air provided in order to display the progress of the charge
cycle.
During normal charging, the Charge Status LED blink while in the bulk stage
and display a steady RED indication while in the absorption stage.
Once the charge cycle is complete, the Charge Status LED will display a steady GREEN indication and the Float Maintenance Mode will stay operational as long and the charger is attached to AC.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: POWER LED indicator not illuminated.
Solution Sequence:
- Confirm that current is being delivered to the charger. Use a meter or test light to check the AC power supply from its source through all connecting points up to the charger.
- Call technical support for further assistance (615.471.5300).
PROBLEM: GREEN POWER LED indicator is illuminated but CHARGE STATUS LED indicator is not illuminated.
Solution Sequence:
- This indicates that the charger does not recognize that it is connected properly to a battery system with an open circuit voltage of at least 8 volts. With the AC power supply cord unplugged, check the battery connections for correct polarity (Red to positive or +) and (Black to negative or -_).
- Also, check for corrosion free secure connections to the batteries.
- Call technical support for further assistance (615.471.5300).
PROBLEM: POWER LED blinking Red and Green.
Solution Sequence:
- This indicates a possible error condition exists internally in the charger.
- Call technical support for further assistance (615.471.5300).
LIMITED WARRANTY
Pro Charging Systems, LLC (PCS) makes this Limited Warranty only to the
original retail purchaser.
PCS warrants this battery charger for two years (unless the charger is used in
a Restricted Market) from the date of retail purchase against defective
materials and/or workmanship.
Restricted markets include markets outside of the USA, Rental applications and Heavy Industrial applications. Sometimes RM is designated in the PCS Part number when ordered, but is not part of the model number. Chargers used in Restricted Markets will have a warranty period of 18 months from the date of retail purchase against defective materials and/or workmanship. CR refers to “Certified Reconditioned” and designates a 1 year warranty.
If such defects should occur, this unit will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the original purchaser to return the charger along with proof of purchase, transportation, and/or any mailing or handling charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. Chargers that are purchased more than two years beyond the date of production will automatically have a warranty start date that will be the two year anniversary of the production date.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, improperly maintained, handled carelessly or incorrectly operated.
Additionally, this warranty is void if the charger is disassembled, the charger’s charge cables are cut, the power cord is cut off, the charger is altered without authorization from PCS, the serial number is removed, or repair is attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative. PCS makes no other warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty, including warranty for any incidental or consequential damages. This is the only expressed limited two year warranty authorized by PCS and does not authorize anyone to assume or make any other obligation towards the product other than this three year Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please call Pro Charging Systems, LLC for full warranty information and/or service please call (615.471.5300).
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