Aervoe 1500-Watt Energy Center - Manual (Page 9)

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Connecting and Charging the Energy Center 1500 & Energy Center buddy Together
1.
Read the instructins provided with the #9681 Energy Center Buddy
2. Place the Buddy within 2 ft. of the Energy Center so that the 12V POWER CHARGING CABLES
reach the INTERCONNECTING TERMINALS of each unit.
3. Turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH to the OFF position on both units.
NOTE: Failure to do so could cause damage to the unit.
4. Remove the DUST CAPS from the INTERCONNECTING TERMINALS on both units.
5. Use the 12V POWER CHARGING CABLES provided with the Buddy to connect the two units
together. Securely insert each end of the CABLE into the TERMINALS of each unit (either end
will work in either unit).
6. First turn ON the MAIN POWER SWITCH on the Energy Center 1500 and then on the Energy
Center Buddy.
7. The Buddy is now connected to the Energy Center 1500 for charging and disbursement of power.
For additional information about either unit, please review the Product Data Sheet available on-
line.
battery Replacement
In the event that the battery of either the Energy Center 1500 or the Energy Center Buddy require
replacement, please follow these instructions. IMPORTANT: replace with a matching 12V/120Ah AGM
specified battery (available from Aervoe Industries, Inc.). Other batteries and capacities could produce
incorrect charging or poor performance.
1.
Turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect all external batteries, cables, and devices.
3. Remove the side panels of the unit by carefully removing the screws.
4. Locate the battery (+) and (-) terminals and carefully remove the protective caps on the battery
terminals.
5. Disconnect the Negative Terminal (-) cable from the battery and set aside. Should be placed to
prevent arcing other cables and components.
6. Disconnect the Positive Terminal (+) cable.
7. Loosen the bolts that attach the battery to the metal frame and carefully remove the battery from
the compartment. Do not disrupt any other electronics.
8. Replace with a new battery, reversing the previous steps. Before replacing the side panel double
check that all connections are secure.
9. Once the battery is installed, it will need to be fully charged using any of the methods described
in the following section.
10. Dispose of the used battery by contacting your local Hazard Waste Center.
battery Fuse Replacement
If the Energy Center 1500 or Energy Center Buddy will not provide power to the Interconnecting
Terminal outputs, a short circuit or overload may have occurred and the internal 200A safety fuse may
need to be replaced. Contact Aervoe Industries, Inc. at 800-227-0196 for a replacement fuse and
installation instructions. Replace only with the same fuse specified in this manual.