TecMate OptiMate 5 voltmatic Serie Modo De Empleo página 4

12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away
by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals.Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed
glass mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle or other user's manual and BEFORE MAKING THE BATTERY
CONNECTIONS , MAKE SURE TH AT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO CHARGE MATCHES THE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER.
13. CHARGER LOCATION.
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger. c) Never
allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do
not place on plastic, leather or textile surface.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC
cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other, however should this happen no damage will result to
the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start».
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).
NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the battery has been inversely
connected. Set charger switches to off position and/or remove AC cord from electrical outlet, disconnect the battery clips, then
reconnect correctly according to the instructions below.
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Position AC and DC cords so as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts,pulleys,and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,
N,–) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis
(as in most vehicles),see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis,see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + )
ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do
not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then
remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE
(NEG,N, -) post.
b) This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the battery has been inversely
connected. The charger does allow charge current unless a voltage of at least 2V is sensed.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection
while as far away from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
4
AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 6V & 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES AS FOUND IN:
do not use for nicd, niMh, li-ion or non-rechArgeAble bAtteries.
Input: 100-240V maximum 0.90A.
iMportAnt: reAd the following instructions before using the chArger
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:
Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries.
Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear
protective clothing and eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded,
clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent. Use the charger only if the input and
output leads and connectors are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced
without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid danger. Protect your charger
from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage. Damage resulting from
corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery
during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place
the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the enclosure base to
attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS:
This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the
casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained
by minimizing such exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the
electronic components, connectors or plugs, is not covered by warranty.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS:
2 interchangeable connection sets are available, supplied with the charger is a set of battery
clips for charging the battery off-vehicle, the other connection set comes with metal eyelet lugs for permanent connection to
the battery posts, and re-sealable weatherproof cap on the connector that connects to the charger output cable. This
connection set allows easy and sure connection of the charger to maintain the battery on-vehicle. The resealable weatherproof
cap is designed to protect the connector from dirt and damp whenever the charger is not attached. Consult a professional
service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Secure the connector with weatherproof cap so
that it cannot foul any moving part of the vehicle or the cable can be pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuse in
the eyelets connection set protects the battery against such accidental shorting across positive and negative conductors.
Replace any burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse of 15A rating.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can
be safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the
following order: First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then connect the
other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse
sequence.
3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to
the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make
sure the connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.
4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery
before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a
bulging or cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can
be seen from the outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for
example, with white matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to
charge the battery, have the battery professionally assessed.
5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer's safety and operational instructions
carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.
5