Bullard POWERHOUSE™ Charging Station User Manual
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1. Figure 3 Mounting the back plate Set the back plate in place on the panel and attach it with the four 4 flat head screws provided Tighten all fasteners securely Preparing the Powerhouse unit for installation First make sure that the power is disconnected from the Supply wiring Plug the power supply connector into the mating connector on the battery charger circuit board Figure 4 Place the latch spring firmly onto the protruding spring seat on the back of the latch near the top of the unit Set the unit in place on the back plate making sure that the free end of the latch spring seats into the milled recess in the back plate and that the wiring is not pinched or trapped Figure 5 The Powerhouse unit is a snug fit on the back plate and it may be necessary to spread the sides slightly as you set it into place Once in place secure the unit to the back plate with the four 4 stainless steel Phillips Head screws provided Reconnect the power supply wiring Installation is now complete Figure 4 Figure 5 Operation The Powerhouse charging station is designed to perform the following functions e Securing the Imager in the vehicle in accordance with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 e Storing and recharging the battery in the Imager and maintaining the battery at full charge e Securing a spare rechargeable battery in accordance with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 Storing and recharging the spare battery and maintaining it at full ch2. Cynthiana EY 40001 9900 SIARA Remagen 30 Juli ARF Tell eee EFI BULLARD 284 4273 Germany Sinqapere 400059 l s your Life and you re worth it Tel 099 234 0611 Tet 489 2682 9998 0 Tak 65 6745 0586 Fas 093 234 0007 Fa i 282 PHE AI Far HE 6445 9178 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer E D Bullard Company 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana Kentucky 41031 USA European representative Bullard GmbH Lilienthalstrasse 12 53424 Remagen Germany Hereby declares that the following designated product Bullard Powerhouse Charging Station T3 POWERHOUSE CHARGER part T3POWERHOUSEE Thermal complies with the Council Directive 72 245 EEC of 20 June 1972 amended by Imagin Council Directive 95 54 EC of 31 October 1995 relating to the Radio interference suppression electromagnetic compatibility EMC of motor vehicles Cynthiana Kentucky 27 July 2006 fib pe Richard Kovacs Director Product Development www bullard com roc National Standards Authority of Ireland EC TY PE APFROVAL CERTIFICATE With M ehi Council Directive TL245 EBC of 20th June 1972 as amended by Council Directive 93 54 EC of 3st October 1995 of the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the radio interference suppression electromagnetic compatibility of motor vehicles EC Type Approval No Reason for extension SECTION I 01 Make trade name of manufacturer s 2 Type and general commercial descriptio
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4. the battery will not snap into place and the charging circuit will not activate Battery charge condition is indicated by a two color LED just to the left of the charger opening A red LED indicates that the battery is being charged a green LED indicates that the battery is fully charged and its charge is being maintained by the Powerhouse unit Bullard POWERHOUSE Charging Station User Manual for use with the Bullard T3 Thermal Imager Removing the spare rechargeable battery from the Powerhouse Grasp the protruding flange of the battery lift up and pull the battery out of the opening Storing the optional AA battery pack in the Powerhouse The black sliding door at the lower right corner of the Powerhouse conceals a storage area designed to contain a holder for eight AA batteries for emergency use in case all available rechargeable batteries should become discharged This AA battery holder is available as an option from your Bullard distributor To open the compartment grasp the protruding handle at the left edge of the door and push it to the right until it stops Figure 8 To close the door push it all the way to the left If you do not have the AA battery holder the compartment may be used for any other items of comparable size and weight Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Bullard It s your life and you re worth it Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Toll free 877 BULLARD 285
5. 5273 Tel 859 234 6616 Fax 859 234 8987 www bullard com CAUTION The Powerhouse is not compliant with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 when mounted laying flat with it s vertical axis in either a front or back orientation with the vehicle Installation in either of these two configurations is not advised and could result in serious injury or malfunction of the unit Use only a fused power source of 5 amp capacity and 12 24 VDC voltage Ensure that the polarity of the power supply wiring is correct Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or malfunction of the unit Ordering Information CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION T3POWERHOUSEE Truck mounted direct charge system includes vehicle mount built in battery charger direct wiring kit and attachment hardware T3POWERHOUSEKI TE Kit for conversion to freestanding unit includes AC and DC adapters Technical Specifications Dimensions 30 48 cm height x 16 5 cm length x 22 cm width Weight 1 4kg Power Consumption 1500 mA max 750 mA average Power Requirements 12 24 VDC center positive Warranty Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the Powerhouse charging station is free of defects in materials and workmanship under intended use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from date of manufacture Bullard s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at Bullard s option articles that are returned within the war
6. Bullard It s your life and you re worth it Q Bullard PAMERHOUSE Charging Station User Manual for use with the Bullard T3 Thermal Imager The Powerhouse Charging Station is the perfect companion for your T3 Thermal I mager Designed to safely house and charge the T3 and an accompanying battery the Powerhouse ensures that your T3 will always be ready for action Using the Powerhouse as a free standing unit NOTE Although the Powerhouse is designed for permanent vehicle installation Bullard also provides an optional adapter kit for unattached free standing use As a free standing unit the Powerhouse cannot provide secure storage of the thermal imager and its spare battery in a vehicle in accordance with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 Free standing use is not recommended for vehicles The adapter kit includes a back cover panel rubber feet an AC power adapter and necessary wiring connectors Installation The Powerhouse is designed to be mounted on any convenient flat panel surface in a vehicle When installed and used in accordance with these instructions the unit is designed to comply with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 see caution for proper installation Location Select a conveniently located flat panel surface of sufficient size to accommodate the unit If the optional detachable transmitter handle is to be used with the thermal imager be sure to allow sufficient room Figure 1 for the handle which will protrude from the l
7. arge e Securing an optional AA battery pack in accordance with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 Inserting the Imager into the Powerhouse Depress the black imager retaining latch at the upper left corner of the Powerhouse with your left thumb and set the imager firmly into place in the upper recess of the Powerhouse with the lens facing downward and the top of the imager facing to the right Figure 6 Release the latch when the imager is fully seated into the unit The battery charger is automatically activated when the imager is inserted Battery charge condition is indicated by a two color LED on top of the unit adjacent to the imager recess A red LED indicates that the battery is being charged a green LED indicates that the battery is fully charged and its charge is being maintained by the Powerhouse unit Removing the Imager from the Powerhouse Depress the retaining latch with your left thumb while grasping the imager with your right hand Pull the imager upward and away from the Powerhouse unit Figure 6 Inserting the spare rechargeable battery into the Powerhouse Hold the battery by its broad flange with the label on top Insert the battery by pressing it into the opening at the lower left of the Powerhouse unit Figure 7 Once fully inserted the battery will snap firmly into place and the battery charging circuit will automatically activate If the battery is inserted incorrectly it will not be possible to fully insert it In this case
8. eft side of the unit when in place The unit can be conveniently mounted in various orientations however avoid mounting the unit in a flat position with the open end facing either the front or back part of the vehicle These orientations do not comply with NFPA 1901 10 1 7 As the required wiring enters the unit from behind Figure 2 it is necessary to hav sufficient access to the area behind the panel to install th wiring In addition the unit is secured to the panel by fou 4 stainless steel flat head screws which are provide with the unit These may be secured to the panel by drillin and tapping holes in the panel if it is thick enough t accommodate the threaded holes or alternately by mean of the four 4 hex nuts provided Oo oO now a Allow 7 62 cm clearance above to remove imager y 7 62 cm Unit projects 16 5 cm forward from mounting panel Allow clearance for access to screws for installation 22 cm 16 5 cm If using optional handle or transmitter allow 16 5 cm clearance to left of unit Figure 1 Hectrical Wring Bullard It s your life and you re worth it Electrical Wiring The unit is provided with a plug in connector fitted with a pair of wires for attachment to the power supply wiring in the vehicle The wires are color coded with red signifying the positive conductor and black signifying the negative conductor Provide power Supply wiring to the moun
9. n 03 Means of identification of type if marked on the separate technical unit 1 3 1 Location of that marking na Category of vehicle 5 Name and address of manufacturer O46 Inthe case of components and separate technical units location and method of affixing of the EEC approval mark th Addressies of assembly plantis CT Rew 9 CPE MA AE A SSS SS NA Ed Bullard Company T3 Powerhouse Charger T3 Powerhouse On the rear side of the main unit See Appendix Ed Ballard Company 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana Kentucky 403 1 882 Liga On the rear side of the main unit Printed habel Ed Bullard Company TAYA Safety Hay Cyathiona Kentucky 41031 882 USA 4004 ii i Page of 3 EC Type Approval No TRISTE IS OTIS SECTION Il Additional information where applicable See Appendix Technical service responsible for carrying owt the tests Electrantc Technology Systerncs Dr Geng GinbH Atorkower Sirassr I8 D 15525 Retchemwalde R Berlin Date of test report TADE JOA Number of test report CAM Poe PRR MT 2 Remarks if ane See Appendix Place Dublin Dute 7h Augus 203 A i Sienaan pi oly 3 USAT The index to the information package lodged wath the approval authority which may be ined on request is attachal Documentation 43 sheers 64 E14 CTN Baw a Fage 2 of 3 NSAI Leena Duha 4 Concerning the type approval of an electrical electronic sub on 5 5440 ly with
10. ranty period and that after examination are shown to Bullard s satisfaction to be defective subject to the following limitations a Article must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges prepaid b Article must not be altered from its original configuration c Articles must not have been misused abused or damaged in transport Bullard GmbH Lilienthalstrasse 12 53424 Remagen Germany phone 49 2642 999980 fax 49 2642 9999829 www bullardextrem com Cisco Centre 20 J alan Afifi 08 03 Singapore 409179 Tel 65 6745 0556 Fax 65 6745 5176 www bullard com Bullard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd In no event shall Bullard be responsible for damages loss of use or other indirect incidental consequential or Special costs expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser notwithstanding that Bullard has been advised of the possibility of such damages Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to ninety 90 days from the date of manufacture of this product e24 020745 A 1SO 9001 certified 2006 Bullard All rights reserved Bullard is a registered trademark of Bullard It s your life and you re worth it T3 and Powerhouse are trademarks of Bullard 6050046967 0806 ka Bullard Ballari Gombe Bullard Asia Paci Pte Led 140 Safety May Litienthatsiraase 12 Chien Centre 2 SRO
11. regard to Directive 72 245 EBC as last amended by Directive 93 54 EC Additonal information Electrical system rated voltage This ESA can be used on any vehicle type with the following restrictions Installation conditions H any This ESA can only be used on the following vehicle types Installation conditions if any The specific test method s used and the frequency ranges covered to determine immunity were Approved recognised laboratory responsible for carrying out the tests Remarks T2 volis nominal See technical report OM 20305 7886 M 12 and sccompanping manufacturer s information document See manufocturer s specifications MA NA NA Electronic Technology Systems Dr Genz GmbH NA Concerning the type approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 7HI45 EEC as last arenes by Directive 9454 E Tlephioa 01 007 IAN iania 353 0 SUT SEHD Facsimile O HIrT HAR CT i Rev 4 l Additional information l l Special devices for the purpose of Annex IV to this Directive WH L2 Electrical svstem rated voltage WA 1 3 Type of bodywork NA l4 Last of electronic systems installed in the tested vehicle not limited to the tems in the information document see Appendix 1 to Annex Iy MA 1 3 Approved recogmsed laboratonp for the purpose of this Directive responsible for carrying out the tests MNA 5 Remarks MA ANAI The Granary Michiel Sirod limerick Telephone 001 41
12. ting location from a 5 Ampere fused power source with a voltage of 12 24 VDC Connect the power supply wires to the ends of the wires on the provided connector by soldering or by using acceptable electrical connection devices NOTE For best results the Powerhouse should be connected to an unswitched circuit which continues to provide power when the vehicle is not in use Wiring the Powerhouse to a switched circuit may result in discharged imager batteries if the vehicle is left idle for periods of more than a few days at a time Marking and Drilling the Panel NOTE For protection in shipping the Powerhouse unit is shipped with the back plate attached Before installation remove the back plate by removing the four screws that secure it to the plastic housing Retain these screws for reassembly Place the aluminum back plate in the desired position on the panel Mark the locations of the four countersunk holes onto the panel Figure 3 The lower right hand corner as facing the panel of the back plate is cut away to permit passage of the wires from behind the panel into the unit Mark and drill a suitably sized hole in this area of the panel ensure that there are no sharp edges or burrs that could harm the insulation and pass the wiring through this hole Either drill and tap four 4 threaded holes at the previously marked locations or drill four 4 7 1437 mm diameter clearance holes depending on the desired mounting method
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