Specifications

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Battery Specifications
NOTE: Both of the chargers supplied by American Changer fully conform to these
specifications. They are both two-step, constant voltage chargers that automatically switch to
a “float” voltage when the battery reaches a full charge.
• Operating Temperature Range: 0° F (-18° C) to 140° F (60° C)
• Charging Temperature Range: 0° F (-18° C) to 122° F (50° C)
• Cycle Charging
: Limit current to 2.4A. Charge until battery voltage (under charge) reaches 14.4–
15.0V at 68° F (20° C). Hold at 14.4–15.0V until the current drops to under 120mA. Battery is fully
charged under these conditions, and charger should either be disconnected or switched to “float”
voltage.
• “Float” or “Stand-By” Charging: Hold battery across constant voltage source of 13.5–13.8V
continuously. When held at this voltage, the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself
indefinitely in a fully-charged condition.
Filling the Battery Hopper
The AC401 will not operate if the hopper is empty. There must be at least enough coins in the hopper to
cover the two gold-colored metal plates at the bottom of the Coin Bin for the changer to function (refer to
Figure 4). The hopper can be filled while it is inside the changer, but filling may be easier by removing
the hopper from the cabinet first.
Hopper Coin/Token Sizes
The American Changer Battery Hopper will accommodate coins ranging in size from 21–30 mm in
diameter, and from 1.25–3.3 mm in thickness. There are options available to dispense larger coins, up to
31.5 mm, and smaller coins, down to 16.25 mm, in diameter. For more information, please contact
American Changer’s Service Department toll free at 1-888-741-9840.
A dime is approximately 18 mm; a nickel is approximately 21 mm; a quarter is approximately
25 mm; and a dollar coin is approximately 28 mm in diameter.
Figure 2 –
Standard Battery
Charger (120V only)
Figure 3 –
Optional Battery
Charger w/Universal Input
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