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PBC 6 LEAD-ACID
BATTERY CHARGER
6V/12V 6A/3A (5A/2.6A RMS)
1. GASES
When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused
by release of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked lights should be used around
the battery, and the area should be kept well ventilated. Because of the risk of
explosive gas, only connect and disconnect the battery leads when the mains
supply is disconnected.
2. REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION (OUTPUT CIRCUIT FUSE)
In order to protect the charger from incorrect connecting the positive lead to
the negative terminal, or vice versa, a protective fuse is fitted. If connected
incorrectly the fuse will blow, and will need to be replaced by a fuse of the
same size and rating.
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The fuse is situated in a slot on the bottom of the charger. It is an automotive
blade type fuse (Caliber product AF 07).
The fuse rating is 7,5A.
Always disconnect the charger from the mains before replacing
the fuse!
3.TYPE OF BATTERY
This charger is only suitable for rechargeable Lead-Acid battery and should not
be used to recharge NICAD, Optima or any other type of battery.
4. CAUTION
When not in use, keep the charger in a dry area to avoid moisture damaging
the transformer.
Please note:This battery charger is for indoor use only!, keep away from liquids
at all times.
If the main supply cord is damaged, replacement can only be carried out by the
near service station or the qualified person. Otherwise life hazard may be cau-
sed.
This battery Charger can not be openend, any attempt of modification to this
unit will be caused ineffective of guarantee.
5. DANGER
Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause
burns. If this occurs, you should rinse the affected area with water immediately.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read it carefully before using.
Do not charge 12v/6V battery smaller than 20Ah.The largest capacity
Lead-Acid battery that should be charged is 70Ah.
1. PREPARATION OF THE BATTERY
It is essential to disconnect the battery from the car.This will avoid possible
damage to the alternator.To avoid damage the bodywork, from possible spillage,
it is advisable to remove the battery completely.
Firstly remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of liquid is
sufficient in each cell. If it is below the recommended level top up with ionized,
or distilled water. Under no circumstance tap water should be used.
The cell caps should not be replaced until charging is complete.This allows any
gasses formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape
of acid will occur during charging.
IMPORTANT:
If your battery is the Autofil type, manufactured by Dagenite or Exide,
the glass balls and the long filter cap must be left in place for the duration of
the charging.
If your battery is permanently sealed it is, of course, not neccessary to carry
out these checks.
2. CONNECTION
Connect the crocodile clips to the battery in the following order:
connect the positive charging lead (red) to the positive terminal post of the
battery (marked P or +)
Connect the negative lead (black) to the negative post of the battery
(marked N or -)
It is important to ensure that both crocodile clips make good contact with their
respective terminal posts.
3.VOLTAGE SELECTION
Select the proper voltage before charging. Should you charge the 6V battery,
switch the voltage selecting switch to 6V and vice versa.The voltage selection
switch is located on the front of the case.
4. CHARGING
Insert the AC power plug into the mains supply of 230V (AC), your Battery
Charger should now be working and the rate of charge will be shown on the
panel of lamps fitted on the front of the charger.
When a flat battery is initially connected to the battery charger the charging
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