Xantrex Technology XC1524 Battery Charger User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Symptom
Fault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning.
Symptom
Fault indicator light illuminates. 100% indicator light flashes.
Symptom
Fault indicator light illuminates. 10% indicator light flashes.
Symptom
XC Series completes a charging cycle, but the battery voltage seems (about 2 volts)
too low.
Possible Cause Solution
XC Series hardware failure Call for service
Possible Cause Solution
Battery temperature is too hot for
safe charging.
Allow battery to cool. Improve ventilation or
install in cooler location. It may indicate a shorted
cell in the battery or excessive water loss.
Possible Cause Solution
Battery temperature is too cold for
safe charging.
Allow batteries to warm up before attempting to
charge again. Charging a battery that has frozen is
a potential explosion hazard.
Possible Cause Solution
Battery has a shorted cell. Check the battery.
Verify you are attempting to charge a battery correctly
rated at 12 volts nominal (XC3012, XC5012) or 24
volts nominal (XC1524, XC2524). Re-check the
battery voltage with all loads removed and the battery
is at rest for about an hour.
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