Mastervolt Alpha 12/90 User Manual

CONTENTS
2 June 2007 / Alpha alternator - Alpha Pro regulator / EN
THIS MANUAL HAS TO BE READ IN COMBINATION
WITH THE “APPENDIX ALPHA ALTERNATOR”
CONTENTS: v 1.2. June 2007
1
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Use of this manual.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Guarantee specifications.................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Quality................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Validity of this manual......................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Liability................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Changes to the Alpha alternator / Alpha Pro regulator....................................................................... 4
2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES..................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Warnings and symbols ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Use for intended purpose ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Oganizational measures..................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Maintenance & repair.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 General safety and installation precautions ....................................................................................... 6
2.6 Warning regarding life support applications ....................................................................................... 6
2.7 Warning regarding the use of batteries. ............................................................................................. 6
3 TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Alpha alternator .................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Alpha Pro regulator............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.1 Three step charging system................................................................................................ 7
3.2.2 Temperature compensated charging .................................................................................. 8
4 INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Important to know ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Environment........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.4 Mounting of the alternator................................................................................................................. 10
4.4.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 10
4.4.2 Rotating direction ..............................................................................................................10
4.4.3 Mounting step-by-step....................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Electrical connections....................................................................................................................... 11
4.5.1 Battery capacity................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.2 Installation drawings.......................................................................................................... 12
4.5.3 Wiring instructions.............................................................................................................12
4.5.4 Connection of a tachometer (optional).............................................................................. 14
4.5.5 Connection of an alternator indication lamp (optional)...................................................... 14
4.5.6 Use of a battery isolator (optional) .................................................................................... 15

Mastervolt Alpha 12/90 Specifications

General

Brand	Mastervolt
Model	Alpha 12/90
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English