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ELECTRIC SYSTEM
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10.15 VOLTAGE EQUALIZER
The voltage equalizer is a device that will keep both 12-volt batteries of
the same 24-volt bank at an equal state of charge when uneven loads are
applied to the individual 12-volt batteries of the 24-volt bank.
This device draws current from the 24-volt battery bank, to recharge one
of the 12-volt batteries of the same bank.
The 12-volt battery being charged is the one at the ground (low) end of
the 24-volt battery bank.
Never connect a 12-volt load to the high end of the 24-volt battery bank.
A voltage equalizer is used when it is desirable to draw a 12-Volt load
from a 24-Volt system, rather than installing a separate 12-Volt battery
and charging device. If an equalizer was not used, the battery bank would
quickly become unbalanced and cause power and battery failure. A
marine converter, when used alone, is not suitable for this type of
charging, because it senses the overall voltage of the 24-volt bank, and
it is not capable of sensing unbalanced loads within the battery bank.
For further information, see the Manufacturer’s Manual.
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