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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
POWER CHARGE™
PSC-700
Power Supply / Maintenance Charger
for 12-volt Batteries/Systems
February 2017
167-000182EN-B
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Contents
General Safety Precautions 4
Personal Precautions 5
Preparing To Charge The Battery 6
Grounding And AC Power Cord Connection 8
Overview 10
Protection Features 11
Charger Location 11
Connecting To A Battery 12
Disconnecting From A Battery 12
Troubleshooting Guide 14
Frequently Asked Questions 15
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General Safety Precautions
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Risk of explosive gases
Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation, and when discharged or
charged.
Required by California Prop. 65
Wash hands after handling.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
1.1 To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these safety instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any
equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of a battery. Review caution-
ary marking on these products and on the engine, and on the vehicle or
equipment containing the battery.
Charging a non-rechargeable bat-
tery may cause the battery to burst
To reduce the risk of injury, only charge re-
chargeable ooded-type batteries includ-
ing maintenance-free, low-maintenance,
or deep-cycle batteries.
If you are uncertain as to the type of battery you are attempting to charge, or
the correct procedure for checking the battery’s state of charge, contact the
seller or battery manufacturer.
1.2 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
1.3 To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug
rather than by the cord when disconnecting the charger.
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1.4 Position the AC and DC leads to avoid tripping over them and to prevent
damage by hood, doors, or moving engine parts; protect from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
1.5 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service center.
1.6 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied service center when re-
pair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock
or re.
1.7 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the AC outlet be-
fore attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning o the controls will
not reduce this risk.
Remove marine “boat” batteries
and charge them on shore
Charging marine batteries on-board
requires specially designed equipment for
marine use.
1.8
Connect and disconnect the battery leads only when the AC supply cord is
disconnected.
1.9
Do not overcharge the battery. (See sections 3)
1.10
Charge the battery in a dry, well-ventilated area.
1.11
Never place articles on or around the charger, or locate the charger in a
way that will restrict the ow of cooling air through the cabinet.
1.12
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. (See
paragraph 4.3.)
1.13
Have a damaged cord or plug replaced immediately.
1.14
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
Personal Precautions
2.1 Always have someone within range of your voice, or close enough to come
to your aid, when working around ooded batteries.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing or eyes.
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2.3 Wear complete eye protection, clothing protection, and wear rubber soled
shoes. Place damp cloth over battery to protect against acid spray. When
ground is very wet or covered with snow, wear rubber boots. Avoid touch-
ing eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters the eye, immediately ush with cold running water for
at least 10 minutes, and seek medical attention.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It might spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that may
cause an explosion.
2.7 Before working with a ooded battery, remove personal metal items such
as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. A ooded battery can produce
a short circuit current high enough to weld such items causing a severe
burn.
Non-rechargeable batteries may
burst when charging causing per-
sonal injury and damage
Only charge rechargeable ooded
maintenance-free, low-maintenance or
deep-cycle batteries.
The charger is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical
system other than applications using rechargeable, ooded type batteries.
Do not use the battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause personal
injury and property damage.
2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery; thaw it out rst.
2.10
NEVER use the PSC-700 to charge AGM batteries in showroom applica-
tions.Charging AGM batteries above 13.8V for extended periods of time
may cause damage to the battery.
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Preparing To Charge The Battery
IMPORTANT: The PSC-700 charger has only one output voltage. Verify
the battery voltage matches the voltage of charger before charging.
3.1
If it is necessary to remove the battery from vehicle to charge it, always re-
move the grounded terminal from the battery rst. Make sure all accessories
in the vehicle are o, so as not to cause an arc.
3.2
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is
being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of card-
board or other non-metallic material as a fan.
3.3
Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into con-
tact with your eyes.
3.4 Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches the level spec-
ied by the manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from the cells. Do
not overll. For a battery without caps, carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions
3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s specic precautions such as removing or
not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
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Grounding And AC Power Cord Connection
4.1 The charger must be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. The charger
is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Hazardous voltage.
An improper connection can result in
electric shock
To avoid electrical shock or burn, never alter
the charger’s original AC cord and plug.
Disconnect plug from outlet when charger
is idle.
IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
4.2
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may be
used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B, if
a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should
be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a quali-
ed electrician.
Hazardous voltage.
An improper connection can result in
electric shock
Before using an adapter be certain the center
screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The
rigid ear or lug extending from the adapter
must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet. Make certain it is grounded. If neces-
sary, replace the original screw that secures
the adapter ear or lug to the cover plate and
make the ground connection to the ground-
ed outlet.
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USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING-
TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE
UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
4.3 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
•that the pins on plugs of the extension cord are the same number, size,
and shape as those of the plug on the charger;
•that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condi-
tion;
•that the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger
as specied in the following table.
Recommended minimum AWG* size
for extension cords for battery chargers
AC input rating amperes AWG* size of cord
Equal or
greater than:
But less
than:
Length of cord, feet (m)
25
(7.6)
50
(15.2)
100
(30.5)
150
(45.6)
8 10 18 14 12 10
10 12 16 14 10 8
12 14 16 12 10 8
14 16 16 12 10 8
16 18 14 12 8 8
*American Wire Gauge
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Overview
The Midtronics Power ChargeTM Series of power supply/ maintenance chargers
converts 120 volts nominal AC to 14.4 volts DC. As a power supply, the unit’s
controlled regulation enables you to operate a 12-volt nominal DC load up
to the unit’s rated output current. As a battery charger, the unit maintains
the battery, delivering its full-rated current when the battery capacity falls
suciently low. The voltage is set to deliver its maximum current for the time
needed to minimize stress to the battery caused by heating of its cells. This
helps to ensure the longest possible life of the battery. As the battery nears its
full capacity, the Power Charge oat-charges the battery to prevent the cells
from discharging.
Specications
Input Volts (Vac): 105–130
Frequency (Hz): 50–60
No Load DC
Output Voltage 14.4 VDC
Max. DC
Output Current 70 A
Max. Watt
Draw (VA): 1250
Dimensions
Width:
22.9 cm (9 in)
Length: 17.8 cm (9.15 in)
Height: 9.1 cm (3.6 in)
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