Tundra IBC15 - Manual (Page 5)

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3 General Operation
The IBC15 charger will supply "clean" nominal 13.6 VDC (Normal Mode) power from input voltages that range from
90-130 VAC.
The IBC15 chargers are primarily designed for use with batteries; however, the output of the IBC15 is a regulated,
filtered DC voltage that can power sensitive electronics without the need for batteries or other filtering. The full rated
capacity is available for loads, battery charging or both. When functioning as a regulated battery charger the IBC15
has a nominal voltage output of 13.6 VDC. The system was designed to sense voltage on the battery and automatically
selects one of 4 operating modes (Boost, Normal, Storage and Equalization) to provide the correct charge level to the
batteries.
NOTE: AT A NORMAL INPUT VOLTAGE THE FULL LOAD RATED CAPACITY IS AVAILABLE.
- AT AN INPUT VOLTAGE LESS THAN 105 VAC THE CHARGER MAY NOT SUPPLY IT’S
FULL RATED OUTPUT CAPACITY.
CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FLUID LEVEL OF ANY CONNECTED BATTERIES BE
CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS (When possible). BATTERIES MAY “GAS” AND LOSE
SOME FLUIDS WHEN CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED TO ANY CHARGING SOURCE.
4 Installation Instructions
12 Volt - Installation if not using Tundra CM15-12 installation kit.
Horizontal mounting of the ICB15 is recommended, although it can be mounted in any position that provides
unobstructed ventilation to the fan and vent holes. Failure to provide adequate ventilation to the charger will cause it to
cycle on and off as it responds to ambient conditions.
The charger can be mounted safely up to 12 ft from the batteries using AWG 12 cables and a 20A ATC fuse. Using
undersized cables may overheat the charger and cause a premature shutdown. Make sure to use every possible
precaution when routing the cables thought sheet metal to prevent a short circuit.
CAUTION:
THE IBC15 CHARGERS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR ZERO CLEARANCE
COMPARTMENTS.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 50 IN / LB TORQUE ON THE OUTPUT TERMINALS.
CAUTION: THE OUTPUT TERMINALS ARE RATED FOR AWG 2 COPPER WIRE MAX.
CAUTION: THE IBC15 CHARGERS ARE NOT WEATHER TIGHT NOR DESIGNED FOR WET
LOCATION MOUNTING. THEY MUST BE PROTECTED FROM DIRECT CONTACT
WITH WATER OR HIGH HUMIDITY.