Re: Firelite Power problems (in general)

[Mike Sokoly <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

rock,
Agree with the Max Charging data 27.6V /1.5A But the Troubleshooting
Guide on page 48 states 17-19V at charger output! What the H is with
that? I agree with the assumption and logic about 25-27 will keep the
batts charged but not too hot - guess Firelite will have to answer this one!
Mike S

Rocky_T_Squirrel, Esq. wrote:
> Sorry Mike,  my book must be too old.  MS-4424  doc # 15153 ECN-95-067
> This book specs. Maximum charging circuit 27.6v 1.5amp
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> the book for MS-4424B doc # 15125  ECN 95-354
> specs. maximum charging circuit 27.6v 1.5 amp
>
> the logic seem reasonable to me if your using 24 volt battery load a
> charging level
> of 25-27vdc would keep the bats charged but not boil out the gel.
> yet still high enough to recharge after a drain within the 24-36 hour
> limit..
>
> RTS
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> "Mike Sokoly" <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>Check page 48 of the MS 4424 Installation Manual:
>>Table 4 Troubleshooting:
>>  "Power Touble LED ON";
>>"Battery Trouble/Battery LED ON";
>>"Remove Batteries,
>>  "Check Voltage across charger output (17-19V!)"
>>"Otherwise replace circuit board"!
>>Mike S
>>
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>>Rocky_T_Squirrel, Esq. wrote:
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>>>17-19vdc    for a 24vdc panel?
>>>I think  I'd give the tech an email and ask for a detailed explanation
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> for
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>>>that voltage reading..
>>>tks,
>>>RTS
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>>>"Mike Sokoly" <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>>Thanks Rocky,
>>>>Noted that in the Install Manual 17-19VDC was within the "normal" Range!
>>>>What's up with that?
>>>>OF COURSE...... What did I get when I Checked THAT particular PANEL?
>>>>HMMMMM...... 19VDC! Will try the reset trick on it!
>>>>Mike S
>>>>
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