Figure 6.1-2: ac and dc wire hook up, Figure 6.1-3: ground wire hook up, 2 ac voltage jumper settings – Alpha Technologies Spectra Series User Manual
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Preliminary Operating Instructions 15 of 62 AIP SERVICE NUMBER 1-800-863-3364
WARNING: ALL AC AND DC CIRCUIT BREAKERS MUST BE IN THE “OFF” POSITION WHILE
MAKING THE AC AND DC CONNECTIONS TO THE CHARGER.
FIGURE 6.1-2: AC AND DC WIRE HOOK UP
WARNING: IMPROPERLY CONNECTED WIRING CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Connect the AC ground to the terminal lug located to the right of the AC breaker on the charger floor as
shown in FIGURE 6.1-3. In some models the AC ground lug is above the AC terminal strip on the inner-
panel. See SECTION 6.3. For proper connection torque the screw to 35 inch pounds (4Nm).
FIGURE 6.1-3: GROUND WIRE HOOK UP
(Located on charger floor (S1,S2) or above terminal strip (S3))
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE CHARGER WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING.
IMPROPER GROUNDING MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY
OR DEATH.
6.2 AC VOLTAGE JUMPER SETTINGS
Check the “AC VOLTS” box on the charger rating specification label to determine its AC Voltage setting.
The AC Voltage jumper settings and the AC Input Voltage of the charger cannot be changed. See
FIGURE 6.2 for AC Voltage Jumper Settings.
NOTE: Field alteration of AC voltage jumper settings voids charger’s UL listing.
WARNING: IMPROPER AC VOLTAGE JUMPER CONNECTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE
DAMAGE TO THE CHARGER AND BATTERY.