MULTI-RANGE ACCU-CHARGER

Ferroresonant Industrial Battery Chargers

jMultiple AC input voltages jRegulation

The Multi-Range charger provides The Multi-Range Accu-Charger will hold
multiple AC input voltages for the finish rate of the charge within ±1%,
increased flexibility of the charging even with line voltage variations as high
operation. as ±10%. This protects, and properly
charges the battery, even when severe
jHandy reference chart input voltage variations exist.
On the front of every Multi-Range
charger is a handy reference chart that jWarranty
provides charging time information Ten-year warranty to original purchaser
according to battery cell size and ampere- on power transformer and silicon diodes.
hour capacity. One year on other components.

jSetting the charger jConvection cooled and quiet

(note: shown with optional mounting kit) Before beginning the charging operation, The Multi-Range uses no fans to draw in
set the Multi-Range for the proper battery dirty air and has low sound levels for quiet
size through the cell selector conveniently operation.
jDesigned for extreme located under the top lid of the charger.
flexibility Turn the dial on the front face of the charger jRecessed cell selector
The Multi-Range Accu-Charger is to the time required to charge. The cell selector is recessed to help
engineered to efficiently charge 100% prevent incorrect settings by inexperienced
discharged lead-acid batteries in a variety personnel.
of cell sizes and a wide range of ampere-
hour capacities. Designed to charge 6,
12, 18, 24 or 36 cell batteries within 8 to
jWall or bench mounting
24 hours, the Multi-Range is available in The Multi-Range can be either wall or
two single-phase models. Extremely bench mounted to help protect it from
flexible, this particular Accu-Charger accidental damage by trucks.
conveniently eliminates the need for
multiple chargers. jOptional portable mounting kit
Lets you take the charger where you need
jFerroresonant Circuitry it. Complete kit includes wheels and handle
The Multi-Range utilizes ferroresonant jFully automatic operation (shipped loose) and 8 foot AC cable with
power conversion circuitry that safely Just connect the battery, select the cell plug.
charges batteries without overcharging. size, and set the time to charge. The Multi-
Virtually maintenance-free, this efficient Range will automatically begin the Cable information
circuitry is designed to provide years of charging operation. When charging time
dependable service. is complete, the charger will automatically Size 208/240 VAC 120 VAC
terminate the operation.
50 amps 393699-1 363699-3
jStandard equipment includes
The Multi-Range Accu-Charger comes jBattery/charger safeguards 75 amps 393699-2
equipped with a charge-rate ammeter, a The Multi-Range Accu-Charger is internally
24-hour timer with “daily charge” setting protected against overload, short circuit,
indicator and an 8-foot charging cable incorrect battery settings and voltage
with Anderson type SB connector. transients. These safeguards protect the
charger and prevent battery damage for
longer life.
 Multi-Range Accu-Charger
jOutline and mounting dimensions
Multi-Range Accu-Charger specifications 14-15/16"
(379.4 mm)
9"
(228.6 mm)
Model 50A1-6M36 Model 75A1-6M36

DC output current rating 50 Amps. 75 Amps.

19-1/2"
AC input voltage 120-208-240 (single-phase, 60Hz) 208-240-480 (single-phase, 60 Hz) (495.3 mm)

AC input current 20-11-10 Amps. 16.5-15-7.5 Amps.

Dia. rear holes
(4) 3/8"
Weight 102 lbs. (46 kg) 120 lbs. (54 kg)
9"
(228.6 mm)

Cooling method Convection Convection

13-7/8"
(352.4 mm)
AC power input
6 cells Start rate = 50 Amps. 75 Amps. 3/4"
(19.1 mm)

12 cells Start rate = 40 Amps. 60 Amps.

22-3/8"
(568.3 mm)
18 cells Start rate = 30 Amps. 45 Amps.
20-13/16"
(528.6 mm)

24 cells Start rate = 25 Amps. 38 Amps.

36 cells Start rate = 18 Amps. 28 Amps.

Battery AH
jCharging capabilities
To determine the approximate charging Cells
0

0
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0
0
0
0
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15

20

25

30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
time required to recharge a 100% 6 8 8.5 9 10 11 11.5 13 14 15 16.5 17.5 19 20.5 22 23 24
discharged battery, refer to Chart 1, Model 12 8 9 10 11.5 12.5 14 15.5 17 18.5 20 21.5 23
50A1-6M36, or Chart 2, Model 75A1-
18 8 10 12 14 16 18 20.5 22.5
6M36. Match the ampere-hour capacity
24 8 11 13.5 16.5 19 22 Approximate charging time in hours
of the battery with the number of cells to
36 8 14.5 18.5 22
obtain the approximate charging time in
hours. Discharged batteries of less than Chart 1. Model 50A1-6M36
100% require less charging time.
Battery AH
Example:
Charging a 6-cell 600 ampere-hour battery
00
50
00
50
00
50
00
50
Cells
5

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22

25

30

35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
that is 100% discharged using Model
6 8 8.25 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12.5 13.5 14 15 15.5 16 17 18 19 19.5 20.5 21 22.5 23 24
50A1-6M36 (refer to Chart 1) would
12 8 8.25 9 9.5 10.5 11.5 12 13.5 14 15 16 17 17.5 19 20 21 22 23 24
require approximately 16-1/2 hours
18 8 8.5 9.5 11 12.5 13.5 15 16.5 18 19.5 20.5 22.5 24
charging time. The same battery using
Model 75A1-6M36 (see Chart 2) would 24 8 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 22.5 24 Approximate charging time in hours
require less charging time. 36 8 9.5 13 16 19 22 24

Chart 2. Model 75A1-6M36

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