OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Select-A-Charge Battery Chargers models: SCP, SCPX, SCS, SCSX, SCX For Industrial Use: Designed for gel, wet cell, AGM, and Lithium Ion batteries (Lithium ion applications must be factory programmed) Quick Charge Corp. 800 658-2841 e-mail quickcharge@icnet.net www.quickcharge.com Made in the U.S.
If your charger is programmed for Lithium Ion batteries the display will read “FC” Final Charge instead of 80% To discontinue charging, switch the power off, and disconnect battery. EQUALIZATION: When using multiple batteries in a series string, cells become uneven during charge and discharge cycles. At least once a month perform two charge cycles back to back, this will give a chance for cells that are lagging behind to catch up, and is important to overall battery performance.
SAFETY INFORMATION AC WIRING: Before making AC connections, refer to the requirements on the charger ID label. If your charger is not equipped with an AC plug, for example, a 230 volt charger, have a qualified electrician install one. To reduce the risk of fire, use this charger only on branch circuits that are protected by a circuit breaker or fuse, and that are adequate to carry the power drawn by the charger.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use charger if it shows signs of physical stress, or if DC output leads or connector feel hot when used. Do not disconnect the DC output clamps, or connector from the batteries when the charger is on. The resulting arcing could cause the batteries to explode. Do not expose charger to rain. The charger will become hot during use, provide adequate air flow around it. Do not place charger on cloth or vinyl seats, blankets, or around any other obstructive materials.
failure. Re-charge batteries as soon as possible after a deep discharge, but not if they are warm, allow a cooling down period. Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries. Chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels, grain, dust, solvents, or other flammables. Do not charge batteries in excessively hot temperatures; wait till the cool of the evening.
REPROGRAMMING There are 5 charge profiles, and 5 programming adjustments that can be made to the profiles. The profiles are: F1 is a single stage float profile generally used for gel and starting type batteries. There are no adjustments available to this profile. F2 is a two stage profile for deep cycle wet cell batteries. Bulk charging, a gassing cycle, then termination. F3 is a three stage profile for deep cycle wet cell batteries. Bulk charging, a gassing cycle, and maintenance.
r1 when set to the F2 profile, charge will terminate, and the battery will be checked weekly, if the voltage falls to a predetermined level, the charger will recycle and bring the battery(s) back up. To change the profile: Be firm and deliberate when pressing the button. Disconnect one charge lead. Plug the charger into AC power. Press and hold the “Battery Voltage” button. The display will flash the current setting. Press the button repeatedly, and stop at the desired profile.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Corrective Action Connected reverse to battery, or not connected to battery. Correct polarity, or connect to battery. On chargers having a black and white wire, white is positive. Break in DC cord, or connector. Have a qualified person make repair. Battery too dead to charge. Replace. When plugged into AC power the display does not come on. No AC power. Check circuit.
When powered up the LED is solid red with a yellow flash, and displaying 02. The battery is very low, and the charger is in a slow charge phase until the voltage rises to a safe level before full turn on. . Leave connected, it may take hours, but if the voltage rises even a little bit, it should recover, and turn the charger full on. (Do not allow your batteries to deep discharge, it is the number one cause of premature battery failure.
The cycle ends with Er showing, and a green/yellow flashing LED. An incomplete cycle. The batteries did not reach minimum voltage requirements, and the charger bulk timed out. The batteries are too big for the charger. The batteries have defective cells, and cannot make minimum voltage. NOTE: An occasional short cycle is not a problem. Just unplug the charger and plug back in to complete the cycle.
QUICK CHARGE Select-a-Charge Battery Chargers “LIMITED WARRANTY” Quick Charge Corporation warrants this line of chargers for three (3) years from the date of purchase. After the warranty period, chargers returned to the factory for repair will be charged a minimum rate of $25.00. Charger will be returned, freight and repair charges, C.O.D. unless other arrangements have been made.
