Firetrol AS-2001 - User Manual

When installing the battery charger as a replacement part, it is necessary to verify the proper charger
settings and adjust as necessary.
1. Incoming AC voltage 115 or 230 volts.
2. Battery voltage - 12 or 24 volts DC.
3. Battery type - Lead Acid / Ni-Cad 9 or 18 Cell / Ni-Cad 10 or 20 Cell.
If battery charger is powered with the incorrect settings, damage to the charger and/or batteries may occur.
The Firetrol® battery charger features a fully automatic 4 step charging cycle. The charging cycles are as
indicated:
Step 1: Qualification Stage (Flashing yellow and green LEDs)
During this stage, the battery charger checks the batteries to insure they can accept a fast charge.
It also checks for missing or defective batteries. If the charger detects missing or defective batteries
a fault will be given (solid red LED).
Step 2: Fast Charge (Solid yellow LED)
Charges the batteries until they reach peak voltage.
Step 3: Bulk Charge (Solid yellow LED and slow blinking green LED)
Charges the batteries at a constant potential of peak voltage until current reaches 500mA.
Step 4: Float Charge (Solid green LED)
Trickle charges the batteries to maintain peak potential.
• Charger reset push-button (resets charging cycle to beginning)
BATTERY CHARGER

Summary

Battery Charger Installation and Settings

Verify AC and Battery Settings

Confirm incoming AC voltage (115/230V), battery voltage (12/24V), and battery type (Lead Acid/Ni-Cad) for proper installation.

Battery Charging Cycle

Qualification Stage

Charger checks battery's ability to accept charge; detects missing/defective batteries, indicated by a solid red LED (fault).

Fast Charge

Batteries are charged until they reach peak voltage, indicated by a solid yellow LED.

Bulk Charge

Batteries maintain peak voltage with constant current until it drops to 500mA, shown by solid yellow and slow blinking green LEDs.

Float Charge

Batteries receive a trickle charge to maintain peak potential, indicated by a solid green LED.

Firetrol AS-2001 Specifications

General

Model	AS-2001
Category	Battery Charger
Output Voltage	12 VDC
Charging Stages	3-stage (Bulk, Absorption, Float)
Compatible Battery Types	AGM, Gel
Protection Features	Reverse polarity protection, short circuit protection