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3. INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY (FIG.A)
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Unpack the battery charger and assemble the
separate parts contained in the package.
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Models on wheels are to be set in a vertical position.
POSITIONING THE BA TTERY CHARGER
- During operation, position the battery charger on a
stable surface and make sure that there is no
obstruction to air passage through the openings
provided to ensure sufficient ventilation.
CONNECTION TO THE MAIN SUPPLY
- The battery charger should be connected only and
exclusively to a power source with the neutral lead
connected to earth.
Check that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage
of the equipment.
- Check that the power supply is protected by systems
such as fuses or automatic switches, sufficient to
support the maximum absorption of the equipment.
- The connection to the main supply has to be made
using a suitable cable.
- If you put an extension to the primary cable, the section
should be adequate and, in any case, never less than
that of the cable supplied.
- You always have to earth the equipment with the
yellow/green wire contained in the main cable,
indicated by the label
should be connected to the mains.
4. OPERATION
BEFORE CHARGING
NB: Before charging check that the capacity of the
battery (Ah) which is to be charged, is not inferior to
that reported on the data table. (C min).
Follow the instructions, taking great care to respect
the order given below.
- Remove the caps of the battery charger (if foreseen) so
as to let the gas produced go out.
- Check that the level of the electrolyte covers the plates
of the battery. If these were not covered add distilled
water and cover them up to 5-10 mm.
WARNING: USE THE MAXIMUM CAUTION
DURING THIS OPERATION AS THE ELECTROL YTE IS
A HIGHLY CORROSIVE ACID.
- Please remember that the exact charge status of the
battery can only be determined by using a densimeter
which allows measurement of the specific gravity of the
electrolyte the following indicate approximate density
values for the solute (Kg/l at 20° c):
1.28 = charged battery
1.21 = half-charged battery
1.14 = flat battery
- With the power supply cable disconnected from the
power outlet, position the 6/12 V or 12/24 V charge
switch (if present) according to the rated voltage of the
battery to be charged.
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Check the polarities of the battery terminals: positive
for the + symbol and negative for the - symbol.
NOTE: if the symbols are indistinguishable remember
that the positive terminal is the one not connected to
the vehicle chassis.
- Connect the red charge clamp to the positive terminal
of the battery ( + symbol).
- Connect the black charge clamp to the vehicle chassis,
at a safe distance from the battery and the fuel pipe.
NOTE: if the battery is not installed in the vehicle,
connect the clamp directly to the negative terminal of
the battery (- symbol).
CHARGE
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Power the battery charger by inserting the power
supply cable into the power outlet and turning the
switch (if present) to ON.
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The ammeter (if present) will indicate the current (in
Amps) delivered towards the battery: during this phase
the pointer of the ammeter will decrease slowly to very
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, while the other two wires
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low values according to the capacity and condition of
the battery.
NOTE: Once the battery is charged you may note the
liquid inside the battery starting to "boil". It is advisable to
stop charging when this phenomenon appears so as to
prevent damage to the battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
FOR MODELS WHERE PROVIDED:
1- Switch in automatic position.
During this phase the battery charger will constantly
monitor the voltage over the ends of the battery and will
automatically deliver or cut off the charge current
towards the battery.
2 Switch in manual position.
In this position automatic operation is deactivated.
For any other information relative to the charging
system of the battery please refer to the instruction
manual.
WARNING: SEALED BA TTERIES
If it is necessary to charge this type of battery take
great care. Charge slowly keeping an eye on the
voltage over the battery terminals. This voltage can be
read easily using a normal tester and when it reaches
14.4V for 12V batteries (7.2V for 6V batteries and 28.8V
for 24V batteries) we recommend terminating the
charging process.
Simultaneous charging of several batteries
This operation must be performed with great caution:
WARNING; do not simultaneously charge different types
of batteries or batteries with different capacities or levels of
discharge.
If you have to charge more than one battery at the same
time you can connect them "in series" or "in parallel".
Between the two systems, we recommend connection in
series because you can easily check the current charging
each battery, as it will be the same as that shown by the
ammeter.
NOTE: When connecting two batteries in series with
nominal voltages of 12V, we recommend setting the
12V/24V switch to 24V, if present.
END OF CHARGE
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Remove the power supply from the battery charger by
turning the switch to OFF (if present) and/or removing
the power supply cable from the mains outlet.
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Disconnect the black charge clamp from the chassis of
the vehicle or from the negative terminal of the battery
(- symbol).
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Disconnect the red charge clamp from the positive
terminal of the battery (+ symbol).
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Store the battery charger in a dry place.
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Close up the battery cells with the appropriate plugs (if
present).
STARTING
For starting turn the switch to the starting position
corresponding to the voltage of the vehicle.
Before turning the starter key, it is essential to make a rapid
charge of 5-10 minutes, which will make starting much
easier.
To start, press the remote control button (only for 3-
phase).
The output current will be shown on the ammeter scale
with higher values.
WARNING: Before starting, check the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions carefully!
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Make sure the power supply line is protected with fuses
or automatic switches whose size corresponds to that
given on the data plate with the symbol
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FIG.C
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TRONIC
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CHARGE
FIG.D
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