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Progressive Dynamics PD4500LI Series Power Control Center

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Last updated: 20 September 2026

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Chemistry prohibition
Lithium iron phosphate only — not for lead-acid

“The 4500LI series converter/chargers are designed to recharge lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries only. DO NOT USE TO RECHARGE LEAD/ACID BATTERIES!”

Source: forestriverinc.com/files/component-manuals/Electrical/Progressive Dynamics - Power Converter Model PD4500 Series Operation Guide.pdf

Nominal output voltage
A constant 14.6 V, tapering the current as the pack fills

“PD4500LI - The full rated load is available for load, battery charging or both. When functioning as a regulated battery charger the converter has a nominal voltage output of 14.6 VDC. The system is designed to sense voltage on the battery and will taper the charging current as the battery becomes ch”

Source: forestriverinc.com/files/component-manuals/Electrical/Progressive Dynamics - Power Converter Model PD4500 Series Operation Guide.pdf

Do not use with

The manufacturer states this charger must not be used with the following batteries:

Progressive Dynamics state it outright about this converter: "The 4500LI series converter/chargers are designed to recharge lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries only. DO NOT USE TO RECHARGE LEAD/ACID BATTERIES!" This pack is AGM, which is a lead-acid chemistry, so their sentence covers it. They say nothing about packs of other chemistries and nothing here extends it past what it covers.

Progressive Dynamics state it outright about this converter: "The 4500LI series converter/chargers are designed to recharge lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries only. DO NOT USE TO RECHARGE LEAD/ACID BATTERIES!" This pack is Flooded lead-acid, which is a lead-acid chemistry, so their sentence covers it. They say nothing about packs of other chemistries and nothing here extends it past what it covers.

Source: forestriverinc.com/files/component-manuals/Electrical/Progressive Dynamics - Power Converter Model PD4500 Series Operation Guide.pdf

Sources

  • Progressive Dynamics PD4500 Series Operation GuideManufacturer document

    Progressive Dynamics

    Source: forestriverinc.com/files/component-manuals/Electrical/Progressive Dynamics - Power Converter Model PD4500 Series Operation Guide.pdf

    Retrieved September 20, 2026