DATE: 02-10-00 FILE: 091-12-XX INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTO CHARGE 12 AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER MODEL #091-12-XX NOTE : This charger is designed for vehicles with a single battery system 3 YEAR WARRANTY KUSSMAUL ELECTRONICS CO., INC. 170 CHERRY AVE., WEST SAYVILLE, N.Y. 11796-1221 TEL: in NY 631-567-0314 TOLL FREE: 800-346-0857 FAX: 631-567-5826 INTRODUCTION The Auto Charge 12 is Battery Charger is a compact completely automatic charger designed for installation on vehicles with a single battery system. Remote sensing permits long lines between the charger and the batteries by compensating for the voltage drop in the charging wires. An ammeter provides continuous indication of the charger output. Construction of the Auto Charge 12 is extremely rugged to withstand the shock and vibration normally encountered by vehicle mounted equipment. The unit operates completely automatically and stops charging the batteries when they are fully charged. There is no trickle charge and therefore no danger of overcharging and water boil-off. Any parasitic loads on the battery such as radio, lights, etc., are automatically supplied with current by the charger. INSTALLATION The Auto Charge 12 Automatic Battery Charger should be installed in an area with adequate ventilation. A power cord is supplied for connection to 115 volts 60 Hz. 1. Mount the charger using the four holes provided for this. 2. Connect the wiring from the battery to the Output Terminal Strip. Spade lugs that have been securely crimped, or soldered, should be used. 3. Double check all wiring before proceeding. 5. Wire the A.C. power line cord to 115 volts. 6. Pilot light will light to show that the charger has power. INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM WIRE SIZE CHART CONNECTION ITEM DEFINITION WIRE SIZE BATBAT+ BATTERY NEGATIVE BATTERY POSITIVE NEGATIVE CHARGING LEAD FOR BATTERIES POSITIVE CHARGING LEAD FOR BATTERY # 1 NEGATIVE VOLTAGE SENSE LEAD. DETECTS VOLTAGE POSITIVE VOLTAGE SENSE LEAD. DETECTS VOLTAGE 12 AWG 12 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG IMPORTANT: Wire size is for a maximum length of 20 feet. If wiring is to be longer, larger wiring is required. Additional information is available on request. NOTE: The sense leads must be connected to the battery for the charger to operate. SENSE NEGATIVE SENSE SENSE POSITIVE SENSE + SPECIFICATION & OUTLINE SPECIFICATION CHART SPECIFICATIONS: Input: 115V 50/60Hz, 2 amps Output: see chart Output Current: see chart Charge Indicator: D.C. amps +5% Weight: 12 lbs MODEL # 091-12-6 091-12-12 091-11-24 091-12-32 091-12-36 091-12-48 O91-12-72 O91-12-96 O91-12-120 AMPS 12 12 6 5 4 3 2 1.5 1.2 VOLTAGE 6 12 24 32 36 48 72 96 120 6.75 AUTO CHARGE 12.00 12.75 4.75 9/32" DIA. 4 HOLES 4.25 OUTLINE DRAWING INSTALLATION RECORD & WARRANTY Date Installed Installed By Vehicle Identification Vehicle Owner WARRANTY All product of Kussmaul Electronics Company Inc. are warranted to be free of defects of material or workmanship. Liability is limited to repairing or replacing at our factory, without charge, any material or defects which become apparent in normal use within 3 years from the date the equipment was shipped. Kussmaul Electronics Company, Inc. shall have no liability for damages of any kind to associated equipment arising from the installation and /or use of the Kussmaul Electronics Company, Inc. products. The purchaser, by the acceptance of the equipment, assumes all liability for any damages which may result from its installation, use or misuse, by the purchaser, his or its employees or others. ...