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cuuckey · 12-08-2008, 04:27 PM

the charge cycle on the invertor never shuts off. in the setup phase we use 11.5 <10 and 5 as the parameters. it will charge up to 14 and continue-it never gets to the float stage. this occured when we got out of storage and plugged into shore power, there was a fault on the remote panel. we went thru the setup phase and charge-the 4 6 volts battaries cooked until the lp detector came on. checked the battaries and replaced-still they charge cycle never stops. and suggestions?

cuuckey · 12-08-2008, 04:27 PM

the charge cycle on the invertor never shuts off. in the setup phase we use 11.5 <10 and 5 as the parameters. it will charge up to 14 and continue-it never gets to the float stage. this occured when we got out of storage and plugged into shore power, there was a fault on the remote panel. we went thru the setup phase and charge-the 4 6 volts battaries cooked until the lp detector came on. checked the battaries and replaced-still they charge cycle never stops. and suggestions?

davetheengineer · 12-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Disconnect your Freedom 458 right away and get it repaired.
I wanted to ask more questions like how long did the batteries charge; but if you cooked a set of batteries and it is trying to do the same to the new batteries, I'd say, "Disconnect right away!

Sincerely,
Dave

RV Wizard · 12-08-2008, 11:05 PM

cuuckey, welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us. I know that you have replaced the batteries but I have also ran into the fact that a new battery could have a weak or bad cell. I would make certain the battery bank is good first, then address the inverter/charger if needed. How much do you know about batteries? Do you have a hydrometer and know how to use it? Here are some links of interest:
http://www.usbattery.com/care.htm
http://www.dcbattery.com/faq.html#1
http://www.windsun.com/Batteri...m#Battery%20Charging
http://www.rvsolarelectric.com/sources.htm
http://www.batteryfaq.org

Good luck and keep us posted as to what you find.

RV Wizard · 12-08-2008, 11:08 PM

davetheengineer, we are also glad to have you join us here and look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences as well as any help you can provide along the way. I am sure you will find plenty of us that could use help now and then. Take care and enjoy the website and forums.