Table of Contents Intended Use .................................................................. 1 Specifications ................................................................. 1 Important Safety Information.......................................... 2 Main Parts of Product .................................................... 8 Before Each Use ............................................................ 9 Operating Instructions .................................................. 10 Maintenance............
Intended Use This Battery charger is suitable for 12V Lead-acid Batteries, including GEL, AGM and STD. This Battery charger will quickly and easily charge the vehicle battery and keep the battery performing at its optimal while lasting longer. This Battery charger has an interactive LCD display showing charging rate, battery type, error message in words and icon.
Reverse Polarity - if the cables connected are reversely connected, the charger will not work, and LCD screen tells you to correct polarity. Overtime Charging Protection - if the battery cannot be fully charged within 24 hours, charger will stop charging automatically. Short Circuit Protection - if the cables connected suffer from short circuit when the charger working, charger will stop charging automatically. Important Safety Information Risk of Explosive Gases, Electric Shock or Fire.
Do not operate if cords or wires are frayed or defective, or if charger base is defective in any way. Do not attempt to open the charger as this could result in electric shock. Use only on lead acid batteries. Do not use this charger for charging dry cell batteries, as this could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. Do not charge a frozen battery.
Never place the charger directly above the battery that is being charged; as this may cause the charger to be damaged by gases expelled from the battery. Never set a battery or any other object on the charger. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Take care not to drop any metal tool or object onto the battery. This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion. Remove all personal metal items, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches from your body while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld such objects to metal, causing a severe burn. Never overcharge a battery.
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. Note: The positive (+) post is usually larger in diameter than the negative (-) post. The length of the cord external to the battery charger and including the attachment plug shall not be less than 6 feet (1.8m) as measured from the face of the attachment plug to the point of attachment or entry. Connect the red positive (+) charger clip to the positive (+) battery post.
Main Parts of Product No. Subassembly 1 LCD Display Window - shows charging status, charging current, voltage, battery type, and error information in words and icon. 2 Charging Amp Selection Button - press to select the charging rate from 2A, 8A, 15A and automatic charging rate. 3 Battery Type Selection Button - press to select the battery type from AGM, GEL, and standard battery.
No. Subassembly 4 Charge Button - press to begin charging and press again to stop. 5 Reconditioning Button - press to activate the battery recondition function and press again to stop. 6 Winter Mode Button - use to activate the winter charging mode in cold weather and press again to stop. Before Each Use SHIELD EYES: CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID: Explosive gases can cause eye injury or blindness. May cause severe burns.
If it is necessary to remove the battery prior to charging, always remove the grounded terminal first. Ensure all electrical accessories are off prior to charging. It is best to clean the battery terminals prior to charging. Using a battery terminal brush is a good way to remove corrosion. When charging a lead-acid battery that is not sealed, it may be necessary to add distilled water into battery so the battery acid solution reaches the level as specified by manufacturer.
This Smart Charger has three additional charging rate options. Press the "AMP" button to choose the desired charging rate. 2A - Can be used for small battery or slow charging. 8A - Can be used for medium size automobile battery or quick charging. 15A - Can be used for large automobile battery or rapid charging. Note: If you want your battery to sustain a longer life, slow charges it. Slow charging will take longer but will charge your battery more thoroughly.
CHARGING TIME Charging time may vary depending on some factors listed below stop the process. Battery State – Depending on the voltage of your battery, it may take up to 10 hours to charge. Batteries with higher voltage can usually be charged in a few hours. Battery Rating – A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions. A battery is rated in ampere-hours (Ah), reserve capacity (RC) and cold-cranking amps (CCA).
6-STAGE CHARGING 1. Desulphation: Pulse charges the battery to break down the buildup of lead sulphate crystals. Lead sulphate crystals can occur when a battery has been discharged or left unused for a period of time, seriously affecting the performance and lifetime of the battery. 2. Soft Start: A slow steady buildup of the charging process that limits the power supplied to protect the battery. 3. Bulk Charge: The main part of the charge process where 80% of the charge is applied. 4.
6. Float: Maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or damaging the battery, allowing the Smart Charge to be left connected to the battery indefinitely. Ideal for batteries used intermittently, such as seasonally used vehicles including classic cars, motorcycles Note: The Float process takes 5-10 minutes to fill the battery. DO NOT disconnect the connection (AC\DC) during this time.
When the connection is set, the LCD will display the battery voltage, battery capacity % and battery graphic. Press the "AMP" button to choose the desired charging rate, if you don’t know how many Amps to choose, please select automatic charging rate. Press the “BATTERY TYPE” button to select your battery type, if you are not sure, please choose “Standard”, and then press the “CHARGE” button to start charging. The LCD will display as shown.
CHARGING PROGRESS RECONDITION DISPLAY Press the "RECONDITION" button to activate the battery recondition function, the wrench image will flash and the screen will show: "BATTERY IN REPAIR NOW”.
When the repair is completed, the LCD will display as shown. WINTER CHARGING MODE The winter charging mode may be used for specialized battery charging in winter weather conditions. To enter this mode, press the “WINTER” button at any stage in the charging process. A snowflake icon will appear in the LCD screen display indicating Charger is in the winter charging mode. Pressing the “WINTER” button again will exit the winter charging mode.
Maintenance Always unplug and disconnect the charger before performing maintenance on the unit. After each use, use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean battery corrosion and other dirt from the clips, cords and charger. Ensure that all components are in good working order. Never open the charger as there are no serviceable parts inside the unit. The charger should be stored in an upright position when not in use. Store in a cool, dry location.
Troubleshooting A fault graphic will show on the LCD display screen when there is a problem. Please fix the problem to continue the operation of the charger. Words and icons will be displayed on the LCD screen when there is a problem.
Failure Wrong Battery Possible Cause Corrective Action The charger may connect to a 24V battery by mistake. Please connect to a 12V lead acid battery. 1. Select higher charging rate and recharge; 2. The battery condition is not good. Battery may be dead, check the battery condition. Replace battery if needed. Reverse Polarity Clamps connected to wrong polarity. Correct the polarity be connected. Over Heat The temperature of the charger is too high Make sure the vents are clear.
