Manual

6
GB
1 Voltage Selection Switch
2 Charge Rate Selection Switch
3 Positive Lead & Clamp
4 Negative Lead & Clamp
5 Ammeter
6 Carry Handle
Product Familiarisation
Unpacking your battery charger
Carefully unpack your battery charger. Ensure all packaging materials are •
removed and fully familiarise yourself with all features of the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, have these parts repaired or replaced •
before use.
Operating Instructions
WARNING:Donotconnectthechargertothemainspowersupplyuntilinstructed
in the steps below.
Connecting to battery (In Vehicle)
This charger is suitable for use on 12V/24V, negative earth, electrical systems.•
Marine batteries must ALWAYS be moved to dry land for charging. This charger •
is not designed for use in a marine environment.
If appropriate, check battery fluid level before charging. Top up with distilled •
water if required. Check battery manufacturer’s guidance as to whether cell
caps should be removed for charging.
Ensure that engine is stopped, and that all electrical accessories (lights, radio •
etc) are switched off. Keep vehicle bonnet, boot or access panels, open during
battery charging.
Locate battery and identify battery terminals. The positive terminal is usually •
marked with a “+” symbol, the negative terminal is usually marked with a
“-“ symbol. If you are unsure of which terminal is which, seek professional
assistance.
Refer to vehicle manufacturer’s handbook to determine whether terminals •
should be disconnected for charging. Follow manufacturer’s guidance.
If the battery terminals are corroded, or dirty, clean them with a suitable wire •
brush.
Attach Positive Clamp (3) to positive battery terminal.•
Attach Negative Clamp (4) to a clean part of the vehicle chassis, or other sturdy •
metal part. Do not connect the clamp to any part of the vehicle’s fuel system.
Check that clamps are securely connected, and that they will not come loose •
during charging process.
Connecting to battery (Free Standing)
This charger is suitable for use on 12V/24V lead acid batteries.•
If appropriate, check battery fluid level before charging. Top up with distilled •
water if required. Check battery manufacturer’s guidance as to whether cell
caps should be removed for charging.
Identify battery terminals. The positive terminal is usually marked with a “+” •
symbol, the negative terminal is usually marked with a “-“ symbol. If you are
unsure of which terminal is which, seek professional assistance.
If the battery terminals are corroded, or dirty, clean them with a suitable wire •
brush.
Attach Positive Clamp (3) to positive battery terminal.•
Attach Negative Clamp (4) to negative battery cable.•
Check that clamps are securely connected, and that they will not come loose •
during charging process.
Charging battery
Check that the Voltage Selection Switch (1) is positioned correctly for the •
voltage of the battery being charged.
Connect the charger to the mains power supply.•
Set the Charge Rate Selection switch (2) to an appropriate position for the •
batterybeingcharged.NOTE:Batteriesshouldonlybechargedatacurrent
equal to 1/10 of their Ah rating (e.g. a 100Ah battery should not be charged at a
current greater than 10A), if the battery has been allowed to deep discharge do
not charge at a rate greater than 1/20 of their Ah rating.
The charge rate can be monitored by referring to the ammeter (5). If the charge •
rate is too high, move the Charge Rate Selection Switch (2) to the “MIN”
position.
For a quick charge to refresh a partially drained battery, allow 5-10mins •
charging time in the “BOOST” position
As the battery charges, the charge rate will gradually decrease. When the •
reading on the Ammeter (5) reaches “0”, the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
When charging very cold batteries, the initial charge rate may increase as the •
battery warms. Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery.
Internally damaged (shorted) batteries will draw very high current, without •
charging. If the battery has been charging for 5-10mins and shows no reduction
in charging current, the battery may be damaged. Stop charging and have
battery professionally tested.
Disconnect the charger from the mains power supply. Leaving the battery •
connected may result in overcharging and permanent battery damage.
Disconnect the Negative Clamp (4).•
Disconnect the Positive Clamp (3).•
Reattach battery terminals if required.•
Maintenance
Cleaning
Keep your battery charger clean. Always clean dust or particles away, and •
never allow ventilation holes to become blocked. Use a soft brush, or dry cloth
to clean the machine. If available blow through the ventilation holes with clean,
dry, compressed air.
Make sure that the positive, and negative- lead clamps are kept especially •
clean. Dirty electrical contacts will severely impair the performance of this
product.
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