193111-050 
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November 17, 2020                     6-1 
 
 WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
 HAZARD — Before inspecting or  
 cleaning inside cabinet, turn OFF 
 and remove fuses of disconnect  
 switch (supplying AC power to 
 charger), disconnect battery, and  
 check for voltage on capacitors.  
 Discharge through insulated  
 screwdriver if there is any reading. 
 
 
 
 
 
Inspection And Cleaning 
 
For uninterrupted, satisfactory service from this 
charger, it's necessary to keep unit clean, dry, and well 
ventilated. At least every three months, or more often 
as necessary, wipe and blow out all dirt from unit's 
interior components, with clean, dry air of not over  
25 psi (172 kPa) pressure. Use a hand bellows if  
compressed air isn't available. 
 
Check and tighten all electrical connections as  
necessary to eliminate unnecessary losses and to 
avoid subsequent trouble from overheating or open 
circuits. Check for broken wiring or damaged insulation 
on wiring. 
 
 
 WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
 HAZARD — Failure to keep internal 
 parts clean and dry may allow  
 transformer (s) to short out,  
 causing secondary circuits to  
 carry dangerously high voltage. 
 
 
 
Be sure to replace all charger cabinet panels after any 
servicing, to assure proper flow of cooling air through 
unit and to protect internal components. 
 
 
 WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
 HAZARD — All cabinet panels must  
 be replaced to protect personnel from 
 contact with hazardous voltages. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lubrication 
 
None required. 
 
Fuse Replacement 
 
The silicon diodes in this charger are protected by a 
“fast-clearing” type fuse. 
 
 CAUTION: The use of any other type 
 fuse besides the “fast-clearing” type  
 may cause damage to silicon diodes. 
 
Silicon Diode Testing 
 
 WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK 
 HAZARD — Before checking electrical  
 components, turn OFF and remove 
 fuses of disconnect switch (supplying  
 AC power to charger), disconnect 
 battery, and check for voltage on  
 capacitors. Discharge through insulated 
 screwdriver if there is any reading. 
 
 
1. Disconnect one diode lead to isolate diode from 
 electrical circuitry. 
 
2. Use a good quality ohmmeter (preferably one  
 having a mid-scale value of approximately 
 50 ohms) to measure resistance values. 
 
3. Zero ohmmeter on R x 1 scale. 
 
4. Record indicated resistance while placing either  
 ohmmeter lead on threaded end of diode and  
 other ohmmeter lead on diode lead. 
 
5. Reverse ohmmeter leads on diode and record 
 indicated resistance. 
 
6. Consider diode good if one resistance reading is 
 infinitely (or very) high and the other is extremely  
 low. 
 
 NOTE:  An acceptable low resistance value 
 or range of values can't be given because of  
 different readings from different ohmmeters, 
 and differences in diodes of the same rating. 
Capacitor Testing 
 
1. Heed WARNING in Silicon Diode Testing section. 
 
2. Disconnect capacitor and connect leads of  
 ohmmeter (set to highest scale) to capacitor 
 terminals. 
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