charger turns off after charging)
3 In this position, only in combination with end of charge, the
stand-by pin is active (valid only for V tension) and when
inserted in the vehicle cigarette-lighter can, even when the
battery is disconnected, maintain the settings that normally
do not function without the battery, such as key codes,
alarms, etc.
4 Buffer charge position, where batteries can be kept under
charge for an indefinite period of time without the risk of
damage from sulphation (the battery charger remains active
and feeds only the current that the battery loses due to self-
discharge)
5 Timed charge position for hours (the battery charger turns
off after hours or earlier if the battery is fully charged before
the hours)
6 START position, from which START can be attempted when
the vehicle battery is dead (the battery may be dead but it
must be connected to the vehicle, otherwise the battery
charger doesn't work). The START function of this battery
charger safeguards the on board electronics of vehicles.
Read the vehicle instructions before attempting to start it
with this system
7 Charge voltage regulation position (the voltage can be
regulated even during charging)
8 TEST&GO button allows the battery to be merely tested, or
allows the charging or START cycles to commence
9 Indicates that a "battery test" is going on
0 Indicates that there are battery problems (inability to give or
take current) in this state the battery charger BLOCKS and
prevents both Charge and START. See NOTE**
Tester showing the status of the battery charge (when the
green led is on the battery is fully charged)
Display (3 digits) shows charge parameters
3 Button selecting parameter displayed
4 Displays charge amperes (this value drops very low when
the battery is nearly charged or has reached the buffer
charge state)
5 Displays the volts of the connected battery (in this position
the battery charger can also be used as a voltmeter to
measure voltage up to 40V DC)
6 Displays the time elapsed (shown in hours and fractions of
hours) since the charge started
7 Displays amperes absorbed by the battery (when this is
at about 80% of the capacity of the battery being charged,
charging is sufficient)
8 Connection clamps for charge cables
9 Socket for stand-by cable connection (valid only for V and
can supply .5 Amps at the most, take care not to use lights
or high-absorption users when this function is enabled)
NOTE
In spite of the BATTERY FAIL or VOLTAGE ERROR display, by
pressing the TEST&GO and D buttons at the same time for a
few moments, both forced charge and ignition can be enabled.
This operation is carried out at the user's risk and is recorded
by the battery charger computer.
The appliance is equipped with a thermostatic cut-out with
automatic reset which is tripped in case of thermal overload to
protect the device against any overheating.
Setting of charging current
The charging current absorbed by a battery recharging depends
on the state of the battery itself. For models with charge settings,
select the charging current nearest to 0% of the capacity of the
battery for charging. (ex. I=4 Amps. for a battery of 40 Amp/h.)
Simultaneous charging of a number of batteries. (Fig.2)
Clearly, charging time increases in proportion to the sum of the
capacities of the batteries being charged.
Connection of battery charger: sequence
of operations
Ensure that switch () is in 0/OFF position
Connect the red clamp (+) to the battery's positive pole and
the black clamp (-) to the battery's negative pole.
3
Turn switch () to /ON
4
Select type of battery to recharge
5
Select voltage of battery to recharge
i
If the battery charge is very low, its voltage will not
correspond to nominal voltage. The battery charge
computer will signal this anomaly with an audio signal
and led 0 will blink. Make sure that the recharge voltage
corresponds to the battery being charged and proceed
to point 6.
6
Select recharge mode
7
Select charge current (ideal current = /0 of battery
capacity)
8
Start the Test procedure and if the button is not pressed
again within 5 seconds, charge starts automatically
i
In spite of the BATTERY FAIL or VOLTAGE ERROR display,
by pressing the TEST&GO and D buttons at the same time
for a few moments, both forced charge and ignition can be
enabled. This operation is carried out at the user's risk and
is recorded by the battery charger computer.
4 In order to interrupt charging, first unplug the plug from the
socket and then disconnect the clamps from the battery.
Warnings for batteries in vehicles
< Never connect both battery charger clamps directly to the
poles of the battery. Always connect the first clamp to the
battery and the second clamp to a thick part of the body or
the engine far from the battery, fuel tank cap and fuel line.
In this way, the generation of a spark will not create danger.
Connect the battery charger to the power supply only after
performing the operation above.
< In order to interrupt charging, disconnect the following in
the order below: the plug from the power supply socket, the
clamp connected to the vehicle's body, and then the clamp
connected directly to the battery .
Starter connection: sequence of operations
Ensure that switch () is in 0/OFF position
Connect red charging clamp to positive (+) battery terminal and
black charging clamp (-) to negative battery terminal or, in case
of a car, to the car body far from the battery and the fuel duct
3
Turn switch () to /ON
4
Select type of battery on board the vehicle
5
Select voltage of battery on board the vehicle
6
Select the START position
7
Start the Test procedure and if the button is not pressed
again within 5 seconds, the START procedure is enabled
8
Turn the vehicle key, the battery charger has 5-second timed
start cycles and 30 seconds of pause. In this position, after a
number of start cycles, the thermostatic protection could cut
in and turn off the battery charger, then after a few minutes
it will automatically start again.
9
Turn off the battery charger by turning the knob to 0/OFF
6