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rate should build up quickly. As the battery becomes more charged the rate of
charge will drop.This is normal.The charging current will never fall to zero, as
the charger will continue to give output even when the battery is fully charged.
5. ELECTROLYTE
Regularly check the specific gravity of the liquid, using a hydrometer, until a
reading of "Fully charged", or 1.250 is reached. A charging time of no more than
10 hours is recommended for battery of 34-45 ampere hours capacity.
6.WHEN THE CHARGING IS COMPLETE
Switch of 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. Now 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).
CAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged up throughout the year,
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especially during the winter months.
In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced by the cold. Oil is
thick, engines are difficult to start at the heater, windscreen wipers and lights
are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at peak power.
If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can cause
problems and a possible breakdown.
Listed are some helpfull hints on how to keep your battery healthy in
conjunction with your battery charger
FAULTY CELLS
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can detoriate or get
damaged. If, after several hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test
the battery.Take hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery. If one
reading is lower than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary,
get an Auto-Electrician to check your battery. One faulty cell is enough to ruin
your battery. It is pointless to continue using it and you would be better getting
a new one.
CARE
Sometimes the battery may appear flat, but this could simply be dirty or loose
connections on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on
a regular basis. Do this by removing the leads from the battery, cleaning the
inside of each connector and the terminal posts on the battery. Smear the
terminal posts with any of the readily available gels that one can get for this
purpose. Replace the connectors and tighten firmly.
It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates. Note, however, that
you should not overfill it, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic.
When topping up DO NOT USE TAP WATER. Always use distilled or ionized
water. It is important to keep the acid level up. If necessary have it checked by
your garage.
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF YOUR BATTERY
Using a hydrometer, which can be purchased from most motor accessory sto-
res, you can check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell.The hydro-
meter is used to suck up a quantity of fluid from the cell.The weighted float
inside the hydrometer will register the condition of the cell. Put the fluid back
into the cell after testing, taking care not to splash the fluid about.
Always wash out the hydrometer after use!
SIMPLE FAULTS
A) If the panel lamps fail to light
1. Switch off immediately at mains
2. Check that the fuse in the charger has not blown
3. After switching off the mains supply, ensure that the crocodile clips are
making good contact with the terminal posts. Switch mains supply on and
check again.
4. Ensure that the leads are not damaged.
B) If the panel lights flicker and go out:
1. Switch off immediately at mains.
2. Check that the fuse in the charger has not blown.
3. Ensure that the output leads are not touching.
4. Check to see that the positive and negative leads are connected to the
correct terminals.
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO:
- Do not charge batteries smaller than 20Ah, the largest capacity Lead Acid
battery that should be charged is 70Ah.
- This battery charger is only suitable for rechargeable Lead Acid battery,
do not charge NICD or any other type of battery.
- Please keep the battery charger in up right position when using.
Otherwise might cause fire hazard.
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