Central Power Pack Systems
CP MODELS
OWNER'S MANUAL
(TYPICAL SYSTEM SHOWN ABOVE)
120VAC LOAD CENTER / 12.5VDC POWER CONVERTER
The Basler CP series of Central Power Pack Systems has been designed specifically for small recreational vehicles
such as vans, pick-up or folding campers, and travel trailers.
FEATURES
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Flush mounting for easy installation and access.
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Additional mounting holes are provided to allow bench wiring.
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120VAC push-pull circuit breakers.
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120VAC convenience outlet.
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12.5VDC output protection.
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3 position switch conveniently located on front panel.
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Solid-State 12VDC battery charger with positive shut-off features for fully charged battery (CP 15 and OP 20
only)
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All CP models are listed to UL and CSA specifications.
Basler Electric Highland, Illinois
BOX 269 HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS 62249
PHONE 618-854-2341
TWX 910-996-2522
CHARACTERISTICS
Input-Nominal
AC Branch
Protection
(Circuit Breaker)
CP-03
12OVAC/60 Hz
CP-06
12OVAC/60 Hz
One-15 Amp
One-15 Amp
Converter Output
Voltage
12.5 VDC
Current *
3 amperes
DC Branch
Protection
One (5 amp fuse
or
5 amp breaker)
Battery Charger
Output
Not Available
Weight (lbs.)
8.2
12.5 VDC
6 amperes
CP-09
12OVAC/60 Hz
One-15 Amp
or
One-15 Amp &
One-20 Amp
or
Two-20 Amp***
CP•15
12OVAC/60 Hz
One-15 Amp
or
One-15 Amp &
One-20 Amp
or
Two-20 Amp***
CP-20
12OVAC/60 Hz
One-15 Amp
or
One-15 Amp &
One-20 Amp
or
Two-20 Amp***
12.5 VDC
9 amperes
12.5 VDC
15 amperes
12.5 VDC
20 amperes
One (10 amp fuse One (14 amp fuse Two (14 amp fuses
or
or
or
10 amp breaker) 10 amp breaker) 15 amp breakers)
Two (14 amp fuses
or
15 amp breakers)
Not Available
9.8
3 amp** (Optional)
17.5
Not Available
13.2
3 amp** (Optional)
17.4
*Overload protection is provided by a thermal breaker that is en integral part of the power transformer.
**Charger operates when battery requires charge and RV D.C. load is less than 7.5 amps (CP-15) or less than
10 amps (CP-20).
***This rating not available in systems to be used in Canada,
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OPERATION AND CARE
1.
The Central Power Pack System must be installed as described in "Enclosure Requirements" on page 2 to ensure
proper cooling. In addition to the mounting holes, four .250" holes must be drilled into the mounting surface to
accommodate the screws which secure the front panel to the case. Two wood strips, cut to the length of the panel
(dimension "B"), should be positioned behind the mounting surface. Wood screws are inserted through the case
and mounting surface into the wood strips (see sketch at right). The combined thickness of the mounting surface
and wood strips should not exceed 1.5 inches.
CAUTION: IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN COMPARTMENTS OR LOCATIONS CONTAINING
BATTERIES OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL (PARTICULARLY LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE OR
KEROSENE).
2.
WHEN PERFORMING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE, REMOVE THE A.C. INPUT POWER LINE
FROM THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DAMAGE TO THE
CENTRAL POWER PACK SYSTEM.
3.
Chassis mounted D.C. output plugs (on models so equipped) are for disconnect only with D.C. power off. The
connection should not be "made" or "broken" with the DC circuit energized.
4.
Do not allow the Central Power Pack System to become wet.
5.
D.C. powered radio and stereo equipment should be wired directly to the RV storage battery.
6.
Insure that the 120 Vac input and the AC branch output circuit(s) are properly grounded to the Central Power Pack
chassis using the chassis lugs provided.
7.
Insure that the battery + and - terminals are properly connected to the system (the red is + and the white is -).
8.
Do not short circuit the converter output leads (AC or DC).
9.
The front panel CONVERTER switch (located on the right) provides the following functions:
OFF position-There is no 12.5 VDC output. (Note: The 120 Vac convenience outlet and 120 Vac branch circuit(s)
are "live" if the AC circuit breaker(s) are pushed in.)
CONVERTER position-The converter provides a 12.5 VDC output to the DC branch(es). This is the position that
should normally be used when the recreational vehicle has 120 Vac applied.
BATTERY position-The storage battery provides a 12 VDC output to the D.C. branch(es). Use this position when
120 Vac is not available.
10. The AC circuit breaker(s) (located on the left side of the front panel) control 120 Vac to:
(1) the front panel convenience outlet
(2) The D.C. power converter
(3) the AC branch circuits
The breaker is "ON" when the button is pushed in, and "OFF" when the button is pulled out (green band showing).
11. In those models equipped with fused DC outputs (rather than circuit breakers), NEVER replace a fuse with one
rated higher than that supplied with the unit. If fuses blow repeatedly when the total load is less then the branch
rating, one of the following conditions has probably occurred:
(1) a defect has developed in the load (appliance, lights, etc.)
(2) a wiring short has developed
12. Battery Charger (available as an option only on the CP-15 and CP-20)-The charger circuit charges the battery only
when the battery requires charging and the following conditions exist:
(a) 120 Vac is applied to the Central Power Pack System and the AC circuit breakers are on (pushed in) and
(b) the converter D.C. load is 7.5 amps or less (CP-15), 10 amps or less (CP-20).
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