Charles 5000 SP 60 Amp Charger

[rabend]

I have the titled charger mounted on a bulkhead and cannot find the battery type selector switch. Is it on the back side where it cannot be seen when mounted?

Thanks,

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by rabend

I have the titled charger mounted on a bulkhead and cannot find the battery type selector switch. Is it on the back side where it cannot be seen when mounted?
Thanks,

Yes.
See page 6 of the Manual:
Here ➥ http://www.charlesindustries.com/mar...SPChargers.pdf

[marc2012]

yes that is the location on mine.Would be nice to know the rational(not sure correct word) the idiot had by placing it there.marc

[rabend]

Thanks. I had looked at the manual and was finding it hard to believe they really put it on the back.

Bob

[GordMay]

Presumably, they assume that you won’t be casually changing battery chemistries after the charger is installed; and don’t want to permit easy accidental switching.

[rabend]

It is reasonably commonplace for owners to upgrade from lead acid to gel or AGM, and they could have put a cover over the switch to ensure it was not inadvertently moved. Putting it on the back where it can't even be examined seems like a bad idea.

Bob

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by rabend

It is reasonably commonplace for owners to upgrade from lead acid to gel or AGM, and they could have put a cover over the switch to ensure it was not inadvertently moved. Putting it on the back where it can't even be examined seems like a bad idea.
Bob

I think they had the idea right (if my previous reasoning is accurate) , and agree /w Bob that it was very poorly executed.