7 connecting ac power to the charger – Fire-Lite CHG-75 Battery Charger User Manual

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Installation and Configuration

Connecting AC Power to the Charger

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CHG-75 PN 51315:A 08/01/01

2.7 Connecting AC Power to the Charger

CAUTION! Disconnect all sources of power before making any connections, cutting
any jumpers or servicing the charger.

AC power connections are made to TB1 of the CHG-75 battery charger. Primary power
source for the CHG-75 is 120 VAC, 60 HZ, 2.05 amps or, if JP1 is cut, 220/240 VAC,
50 Hz, 1.14 amps. Run a pair of wires (with ground conductor) from the protected
premises main breaker box to TB1. As per National Electric Code, use 14 AWG (1.6
mm O.D.) or heavier gauge wire with 600 volt insulation.

The following figure illustrates the steps for connecting the charger to the main AC
power source.

EARTH (ground)

HOT

EART

H

NEUT

HOT

EART

H

NEUT

HOT

EART

H

NEUT

HOT

EART

H

NEUT

Figure 2.9 Connecting AC Power

Step 1: Remove the plastic insulating
cover from TB1.

Step 2: Connect the Earth ground line
to TB1 Terminal 3.

Step 3: Connect the Primary
Neutral line to TB1 Terminal 2

Step 4: Connect the Primary Hot line to
TB1 Terminal 1. Check all connections,
then replace the plastic insulating cover.

TB1

TB1

Plastic
insulating
cover

EARTH (ground)

TB1

EARTH (ground)

NEUTRAL (line in)

TB1

NEUTRAL (line in)

HOT (line in)

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