3 INSTALLATION
This paragraph deals with installation of the equipment.
Installation and initial commissioning should be carried out by an electrician or professional installer in accordance
with the standards currently in force (for pleasure boats the applicable international standard is ISO13297).
The installer should familiarize himself with this operating manual and inform users of the instructions for use and
the safety warnings set out in the manual.
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3.1
HARGER OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Chargers HPO 12-90, 24-45, 24-60 and 24-80 – See appendix 2
Charger HPO 24-100 – See appendix 3
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3.2
IRING
3.2.1 Cable lead-in
The main cable lead-in is routed through a cable gland.
The battery cable lead-in is routed through cable bushings (which can be mounted in place of the cable glands).
The « options » cable lead-in (see section 3.4 Interfaces and accessories).
When connecting or disconnecting a cable, the charger's power supply must be turned off and the batteries
electrically insulated from the charger.
The references for additional cables and connectors required for the appliance to operate efficiently are provided in
the following paragraphs : failure to comply with these provisions renders the warranty null and void.
3.2.2 Cable from the public AC power supply network or generator
Disconnect AC network before any wiring and connecting of the connector.
All HPOWER battery chargers can operate automatically and equally on single phase networks from 90 to 265VAC
and from 47 to 65Hz.
Generators
The CRISTEC battery chargers are designed to operate from a generator.
Be careful : In some cases, the generators can produce high over voltages, in particular during start-up
phase. Before connecting the charger, please check its compatibility with the characteristics of the
generator : power, voltage, overvoltage, frequency, current, etc.
It's highly advised to disconnect the charger from the AC network during the generator starting phase.
Any damage to the charger due to a voltage surge will be excluded from the warranty.
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