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OPERATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
Suitable for Lead Acid 12/24V batteries, between 10-150Ah.
1. Charging your battery
It is essential to disconnect the battery from the car. This will avoid possible damage to
the alternator. To avoid damage to the bodywork from possible spillage, remove the
battery completely from the vehicle. It is advisable to use gloves when handling the
battery, as there is a high possibility of corrosive acid being on the outside of the battery.
2. Preparing the battery
Firstly remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of the liquid is sufficient in
each cell. If it is below the recommended level, top up with de-ionized or distilled water.
Note: Under no circumstances should tap water be used.
The cell caps should not be replaced until charging is complete. This allows any gases
formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will
occur during charging.
For permanently sealed battery, it is not necessary to carry out the above checks.
3. Connection
Connect the positive charging lead (red) to the positive terminal post of the battery
(marked P or +). Connect the negative charging lead (black) to the negative terminal
post of the battery (marked N or -).
It is important to ensure that both DC clamps are making good contact with their
respective terminal posts. If the DC battery clamps are connected improperly to the
battery terminals, the reverse polarity LED will indicate the reversed polarity. If this
occurs simply disconnect the battery charger from the AC power connect the DC clamps
correctly to the battery terminals. Reconnect the charger to the AC power.
4. Selection 12/24V battery.
Select the correct voltage for battery charge.
5. Selection of current (Trickle Charge / Fast Charge)
Your battery charger is equipped with a slow/fast charge selector. If you are charging a
small lead acid battery, or you only require a slow charge, then you should toggle the
rocker switch to TRICKLE CHARGE. If, however, you are charging a large, or leisure type
battery, or you require a quick boost charge then you should toggle the switch to FAST
CHARGE.
6. Charging
Insert the plug into the mains supply. The GREEN "POWER" LED will light up and the
charger will now be operating (there is no on/off switch on the charger).
If all the conditions are fine, the battery charger will start supplying charges and the
AMBER "CHARGING" indicator will light up.
Finally the charger will automatically switch to maintenance mode. The GREEN "FULL"
LED will illuminate and indicates that the battery is now fully charged.
7. When charging is complete
Switch off the mains supply, unplug the charger, and disconnect the leads from the
battery posts. Inspect the liquid levels in each cell and top up. If necessary, using the
correct fluid. Replace the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell tops should be wiped off
(this should be done with extreme care as it may be acidic/corrosive).
Where appropriate, if the battery has been removed for charging, replace it and
reconnect the cables.
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