Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INTRODUCTION General safety information for installationand operation is contained throughout thismanual where it applies and are not includedin this summary. Warnings Warning statements identify condi-tions or practices which could result in personalinjury, loss of life,...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Things You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Circuit Breaker ProtectionElectronic ProtectionPower SharingPower SwitchRemote Control Programming Operation . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - This owner's manual describes the
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INTRODUCTION This owner's manual describes the Fleet Power Inverter/Chargers from HeartInterface. These units perform three distinctfunctions: 1. DC to AC power inverting.2. Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power.3. Automatic 3-Stage Bat...
Page 5 - THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW; Circuit Breaker Protection
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The optional Fleet Power Remote Control Panel provides a power switch,system status LEDs, DC Volts and DC AmpsLED bargraphs. On the back of the remoteis a set of dip switches which allow adjust-ment of the following: • Manual Initiation of Equalize...
Page 6 - The Power Switch is located on the; OPERATION
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the front panel. This switch controls ON/OFFand RESET for the inverter. Expect a 3second delay when the power switch isturned ON before the unit is activated. If the unit is connected to external AC power, the battery charger an...
Page 7 - REMOTE CONTROL PANEL; DC Amps Bargraph
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL Volts bargraph will stop indicating batteryvoltage and display the dip switch settings.It will return to indicating battery voltageonly after the unit has been reset. DC Amps Bargraph These LEDs approximate DC input current in inverter mode and DC ou...
Page 8 - Dip Switches; On the back of the Fleet Power remote; Manual Equalizing Cy-; The equalizing cycle is timed to last 8; Battery Type Gel cell; Refer to the table on page 21 for the; specific voltages for each setting.; Auto Charge With the switch
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL Dip Switches On the back of the Fleet Power remote control panel is a set of 8 dip switcheswhich are used to make several adjust-ments. On the switch block, each switch isnumbered . . .1 through 8 and the ON posi-tion is indicated. The switch settings...
Page 9 - Use the 5 Amp setting for small genera-; Dip Switch Status; You can check the position of the dip; Factory default settings for all dip; The remote control panel is supplied
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL Use the 5 Amp setting for small genera- tors, or for charging deeply dischargedbatteries. Dip Switch Status You can check the position of the dip switches by quickly cycling the power switchOFF/ON twice. The DC Volts bargraph willcease to display bat...
Page 10 - STATUS LEDs
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 Status LED Purpose INV/CHRG (Inverter/Charg Power on light. It will be illuminated whenever thepower switch is on (inverter on) or when there isincoming AC power and the charger comes on. AC Input Illuminates when incoming AC power has beenapplied and the transfer relays ...
Page 11 - DIP SWITCH PROGRAMMING
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 Feature Switch Number Set Point Equalize or 3 Stage Charging 1 Toggle On/Off Equalize (Do not leave on.) Off 3 Stage Charging* Battery Type 2 3 On On Warm Gel Cell (>80 deg. F.) Off On Cool Gel Cell (<80 deg. F.) On Off Warm Wet Cell (>80 deg. F.) Off Off Cool W...
Page 12 - BATTERIES; BATTERY TYPES; Use only deep-cycle batteries with your; Wet Cell Batteries; True deep-cycle wet cell batteries are; Beware of 8-D starting batteries that
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERIES BATTERY TYPES Use only deep-cycle batteries with your Fleet Power Inverter/Charger. These fallinto two broad categories, wet cell and gelcell. Wet Cell Batteries True deep-cycle wet cell batteries are characterized by relatively thick plates thatare alloyed with...
Page 13 - Gel Cell Batteries; The features of the gel cell batteries; BATTERY INTERCONNECTION; In most cases you will be using a bank; Connecting 2 batteries in series will; Series
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERIES Beware of so-called maintenance- free batteries. These batteries have cal-cium alloyed with the lead and hold theliquid electrolyte in a sponge-like material.They are sealed and water cannot beadded. Do no confuse them with true gelcell batteries, they will not...
Page 14 - Always use proper terminals for your; Deep-cycle batteries are usually rated; Another common rating is reserve; Deep-cycle batteries can be discharged; Parallel; Connecting 2 batteries in parallel will; Only similar batteries should be
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERIES Always use proper terminals for your interconnecting battery cables which areappropriate to handle the current. Battery Bank Ratings and Sizing Deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Amp-hours. The Amp-hour rating isbased on a 20 hour discharge cycle, there-f...
Page 15 - To achieve 50% cycling you should; Typical PowerConsumption; Many electric motors have momentary
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERIES To achieve 50% cycling you should calculate your Amp-hour consumptionbetween charging cycles and use a batterybank with twice that capacity.To calculate Amp-hour consumption firstlook at the rating plate on your AC appli-ance or tools. Each appliance or tool wi...
Page 16 - Battery Charging; Completely recharging wet cell deep-; Conventional Battery Chargers; Most conventional battery chargers are; BATTERY CHARGING; Conventional battery chargers also; Fleet Power Battery Chargers; Fleet Power battery chargers are de-
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 Battery Charging Completely recharging wet cell deep- cycle batteries requires the battery voltageto be raised beyond what is known as thegassing point. This is the voltage at whichthe battery begins to bubble and gas isgiven off. If charging stops short of thispoint, sul...
Page 17 - Each time the battery charger is en-; The battery charger stages are:; Generally, a wet cell battery bank
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERY CHARGING NOTE: Fleet Power battery chargers are onwhenever there is AC power connected tothe charger input, regardless of the condi-tion of the On/Off switch. This feature canbe disabled by setting the dip switch #4(back of the remote) to "On" so that the...
Page 18 - Gel cell batteries can accept a higher; Acceptance Charge The; The acceptance stage lasts until the; Float Charge When the; The float charge stage holds the battery; Equalizing Charge This is; Periodic equalizing is recommended by
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 Gel cell batteries can accept a higher rate of charge. Consult the manufacturer forspecifications. Stage 2 - Acceptance Charge The acceptance stage immediately follows thebulk charge stage. During this stage thebattery voltage is held constant at the bulkcharge voltage li...
Page 19 - Equalizing is not required on gel cell; Charging Over-Discharged Batteries; Charging into a battery bank with a; To successfully charge an over-
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 charging cycle. The battery voltage willincrease to 16.3 using the cool temperaturewet cell setting. This will cause the batterybank to gas profusely and will accomplishthe following: 1. Removal of residual sulfate. Each timea battery is cycled (discharged and re-charged...
Page 20 - Blinking of the battery LED on the; NOTE: Equalize only after a regular
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERY CHARGING 1. Do not equalize gel cell batterieswith the remote programmed for wetcells. 2. Always monitor the equalizecharge. Provide proper ventilation forbattery fumes. Do not allow any sparksduring equalizing. If one or more cellsbegin to overflow, terminate the...
Page 21 - BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS 21 d n a e p y T y r e t t a B e r u t a r e p m e T / e g a t l o V k l u B e m i T x a M t a o l F e g a t l o V e z i l a u q E e g a t l o V ll e C t e W t l o V 2 1 e r u t a r e p m e T m r a W r h 1 / 0 . 4 1 1 . 3 1 8 . 5 1 ll e C...
Page 22 - INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION; This equipment is; tion protected; or areas in which; WARNING
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS AC Output Remote Jack AC Inputs ChassisGroundLug CAUTION To reduce the risk of electricshock and prevent premature failure due tocorrosion, do not mount where exposedto rain or spray. CAUTION To prevent fire, do not obstructventilation openings. D...
Page 23 - INSTALLATION
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION Key Installation Points The Power Switch must be turned OFFbefore you begin. 1. Observe proper polarity when connecting batteries. Reverse DC polaritywill result in damage to the unit and will voidthe warranty. Use care when making theDC connections. 2. Do n...
Page 24 - If multiple battery banks are to be; Use bare copper insulated wire, solid or
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION 15. If multiple battery banks are to be charged, a battery selector switch can beinstalled, allowing the banks to be chargedeither individually or simultaneously. Asolenoid can also be used. 10. If installing in a system which in- cludes an existing battery c...
Page 26 - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION Do not connect incoming AC from anysource to the AC output of the inverter/charger. This is known as back-feedingand will damage the unit and void thewarranty. connect in the same fashion as the AC inputwires. If you are not connecting the hardwire output wir...
Page 27 - Remote Control Wiring
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION Persons with heart problems or otherconditions which make them susceptible toelectric shock may still be injured byground faults on circuits protected by theGFCI Receptacle. No safety devices yetdesigned will protect against all hazards orcarelessly handled ...
Page 28 - Battery Cable Fusing
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION Fleet Power inverter/chargers are notprotected against DC reverse polarity.Be very careful to connect the negativeand positive cable correctly or damagewill result and the warranty will be void. WARNING Recommended Fuse: Littlefuse Class T JLLN This fuse with...
Page 29 - INSTALLATION OPTION 1; In this system, the shore power is
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION OPTION 1 29 15, 20 or 30 Amp Shore PowerInverter Runs Entire Panel In this system, the shore power is the only external AC power sourceavailable. The entire circuit breakerpanel is connected to the output ofthe inverter/charger. Take thesethings into conside...
Page 30 - INSTALLATION OPTION 2; This system has 2 sources of AC
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION OPTION 2 30 Amp Shore Power and Generator.Inverter Runs Entire Panel. This system has 2 sources of AC power, shore power and generator. There isa transfer switch between these two ACsources. The output of this transfer switchis switched to the input of the in...
Page 31 - INSTALLATION OPTION 3; In this system the main circuit
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 INSTALLATION OPTION 3 50 Amp Shore Power/GeneratorInverter Runs 30 Amp Sub-Panel. In this system the main circuit breaker panel contains many loadsthat will not operate from theinverter such as air conditioning,stove, water or space heater. TheAC receptacle circuits are ...
Page 33 - DC WIRING OPTIONS; This system is simple and effective,
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 DC WIRING OPTIONS DC Wiring #1 - Two Battery* SystemUsing Manual Battery Switch This system is simple and effective, providing the user with the ability to choosebetween either battery for inverter use orcharging. When charging, the battery switch is typically left in th...
Page 34 - This system allows the inverter to use
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 DC WIRING OPTIONS DC Wiring #3 - Two Auxiliary Batteries*with Battery Switch and One EngineBattery This system allows the inverter to use either auxiliary battery. The engine batterycan always be charged by the alternator, butcannot be discharged by the inverter. Theuser ...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING; L E D; Illuminates if the unit shuts down for any reason.
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 TROUBLESHOOTING L E D Number Indication LED 1 Illuminates if the unit shuts down for any reason. LED 2 Over-temperature. Allow to cool. LED 3 The unit detected a failure. Call Heart InterfaceTechnical Support. LED 4 Inverter overload caused by too large a load orshort ci...
Page 37 - GLOSSARY
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 GLOSSARY Alternating Current (AC) An electric currentthat reverses direction at regular intervals.Sources of alternating current are shore power,generator power, inverter power or householdcurrent. Ampere (Amp, A) The unit of measure ofelectron flow rate of current throu...
Page 38 - any two of
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 Power Sharing The ability of the charger toreduce its output when the AC power beingconsumed by the charger and external ACloads connected to the output of the inverterare in excess of the input breaker rating. Volt The unit of measure for electric potential. Watt The uni...
Page 39 - SPECIFICATIONS
90-0115-00 10/97 Fltman.pm65 SPECIFICATIONS 39 MODEL Nominal Battery Voltage Battery Voltage Range Low Battery Cutout AC Input Voltage Range Frequency Regulation Inverter Output Power (Continuous) Inverter Voltage Regulation Wave Shape Surge Power (15 seconds) Output AC Amps at rated load Input DC A...
Page 40 - WARRANTY; Your Heart Interface Fleet Power; Terms of the warranty are detailed; If the unit requires service, contact; Heart Interface Corporation; Fleet Power
90-0115-0010/97 Fltman.pm65 WARRANTY Your Heart Interface Fleet Power Inverter/Charger is under limited warrantyfor a period of 12 months from date ofpurchase. Terms of the warranty are detailed on the warranty registration card. Pleasecomplete this card and return it to HeartInterface to register y...
