Operation Manual

AC06
V. 03 – 22/02/2016 4 ©Velleman nv
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
 Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
 Protect the device against extreme heat, dust and moisture.
 Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
 All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
 Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
warranty.
4. Features
 overload protection (for charger)
 integrated ampere meter
 for various motor cars, vans and light trucks
 included accessories:
o charging cable (1.5 m + 1.5 m)
o two clamps
o 2 replaceable spare fuses
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
A
red LED
C
green LED
B
yellow LED
D
fuse (20 A)
6. Preparation
Always check the condition of the cables and clamps before using the
battery charger. Do not use when damage is noticed!
 Disconnect the battery from the vehicle before charging. To do this, first remove the negative pole
connection, and then proceed with the positive pole connection.
 When applicable (non-sealed battery), check the level of the battery acid. When necessary, add
distilled water.
 Clean the poles with a steel brush or sandpaper.
 Make sure the battery charger is not connected to the mains.
 Connect the positive clamp of the battery charger (red) with the positive pole (+) of the battery.
Make sure the clamp is secured tight.
 Connect the negative clamp of the battery charger (black) with the negative pole (-) of the battery.
Make sure the clamp is secured tight.
7. Operation
 The status of the charging process is indicated by 3 LEDs on the front of the unit. Refer to the
illustration on page 2 of this manual.
 When the battery charger is correctly connected to the battery, the red LED [A] lights up.
Otherwise, check the polarity of the connections and the fuse [D].
 When the battery has filler caps, unscrew them before charging.
 To start charging the battery, connect the battery charger to the mains. Make sure the correct mains
voltage is supplied (see technical specifications below).
 The red LED [A] will remain on during the entire charging procedure.
 The yellow LED [B] indicates that the battery charger is connected to the mains and the charging
procedure is ongoing.
 If the yellow LED [B] does not light up, check the condition of the mains socket and the mains.
 When the yellow LED [B] turns off during charging, the circuit was interrupted by the internal
transformer overload protection system. Disconnect the charger from the mains and allow it to cool