Ammonite System ACCU THERMO 14 User manual

ACCU
THERMO
MANU A L

ACCU THERMO
HEAD
MAIN BODY
SAFETY VALVE
ACCU
THERMO
HEATING BATTERIES

CHARGING / TORCH
PORT
TWO-STAGE
POWER CONTROL
E/O PORT
LED INDICATOR
ACCU THERMO HEAD

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The symbol placed on the product or its package indica-
tes that this product cannot be treated as
household waste. It should be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the used up
electrical and electronic equipment by providing
proper storage you may prevent dangerous
consequences to the environment and human health.
Recycling helps to preserve natural resources. For
more information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local authorities or authorities
responsible for environment protection, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where the product was purchased.
At the end of the use, the battery should be placed in a special
container or brought to a collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
In order to do this please read current environmental
protection regulations.
NOTE
Despite the regulations in force concerning air shipping of
hazardous goods including Li-Ion batteries, the shipping company
may refuse to ship a Li-Ion battery onboard a plane.
Ammonite System will notbeheld responsible for such occurrences.
INTENDED USE
ACCU THERMO batteries are intended to be used to supply
power to a diver’s heated dive wear and umbilical dive lights
operating at a maximum of 12 V, with the receivers (heated
undersuit, vest, gloves, and lights) of the maximum total
power of not more than 200 W (for ACCU THERMO 14, ACCU
THERMO 24 and ACCU THERMO 24 Special).
ACCU THERMO batteries feature two connection terminals at
the top part of the casing, one of which has a built-in cable with
the so-called E/O connector (wet connector).
It is used to connect the heating device, it is equipped with
an „intelligent E/O” system and features a two-level power
regulation (70%/100%) switch to control heating levels.
The E/O connector is intended to be a power
supply only for the heated dive wear.
The second terminal is used to charge the battery; it may be
also used to connect and power any Ammonite System umbilical
dive light.
WHAT IS „INTELLIGENT E/O”
“Intelligent E/O” is an electronic circuit protecting the
contacts of a wet connector (E/O cord), from damage caused
by electrolysis. The process responsible for this kind of damage
takes place during the passage of current in water between
the contacts of a wet connector when it remains unconnected.
Until the ACCU THERMO is not connected to a receiver, e.g. a
heated vest, there is no voltageon the wet connector (E/O cord).
Voltage is automatically cut off also upon disconnecting the
receiver by unplugging the E/O cord.
Thus, no current passes between the contacts of the wet
connector, making them safe from damage.

GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
Due to the considerable power of heated clothing, it is
recommended to use a fully charged battery to maximise its
operation time.
LED INDICATOR
The LED indicator is located at the top part of the ACCU
THERMO casing.
The LED indicates the battery performance status and provides
information on the current battery level.
STEP ONE
Power on, the LED lights for 4 seconds in a mode corresponding
to its charge level:
•green, continuous: 75% – 100% of charge capacity
•green, intermittent: 50% – 75% of charge capacity
•red, intermittent: 25% – 50% of charge capacity
•red, continuous: less than 25% of charge capacity
STEP TWO
Next, the LED switches to the operation “ready mode”:
•repeated two red flashes and one green – battery ready
for operation – no receiver on the E/O output.
Once a receiver is connected and found – the E/Ooutput
becomes active – the receiver starts being powered;
•continuousgreen - when a receiver is properly connected.
USING AN UMBILICAL LIGHT
WITH ACCU THERMO
It is possible to use ACCU THERMO to simultaneously power
supply to heated clothing and an umbilical light.
However, such a gear setup is not recommended for safety
reasons.
Ammonite System recommends diving with a
primary torch, independently battery-powered,
along with two battery-powered backup torches.
To connect the umbilical light to ACCU THERMO undo
charging port plug on the ACCU THERMO terminal labelled
„charging/torch”.
Next, connect the umbilical light cable to the „charging/torch”
port by correct and firm tightening of the umbilical light cable plug.
When the umbilical light is not in use, unscrew the umbilical
light plug and then appropriately tightened up the charging
port plug.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
In the case of a longer period of non-use, the battery capacity
must be checked by connecting the charger to the charging
port. If need be, the battery should be charged up.
The indications on the charger display are only
approximate. They serve to determine the
estimated battery level.
The circuit controlling the battery performance is equipped with
a microprocessor which consumes a minimal amount of power.
Therefore, it is necessary to check the battery level in case of
a longer period of non-use.
It is recommended to take the battery pack out of the casing
and store separately in case of long periods of non-use.

To remove the battery pack, unscrew the top part
of ACCU THERMO battery with bare hands. After
unscrewing the top part of ACCU THERMO,
remove the battery pack.
Before reinstalling the battery pack and screwing on ACCU THERMO,
check the condition of the o-ring and lubricate it with silicone grease.
PRECAUTIONS – LI-ION BATTERY PACKS
The battery should not be left unattended while being charged.
The battery pack must be fully charged before its first use.
Deep discharge of the pack i.e. one below 8.0 V (15% on the
battery charger display) should be avoided.
The batteries discharge spontaneously even when they are not
used. This may result in deep discharge and, consequently, loss
of capacity or deterioration of the battery pack.
Before use in water, condition of the electric cables, particularly
the E/O cable, and the charging port plug should be checked.
If any damage is detected, the battery pack should not be used.
The battery should be checked for leak tightness – the charging
port plug must be appropriately tightened up.
The company Ammonite System will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from the misuse of ACCU THERMO.
CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY
To charge the battery, you must connect the charger to a
100–240 V ~ power source.
Proper performance of the charger is indicated on the blue
backlit display.
Undo charging port plug on the ACCU THERMO terminal labelled
„charging/torch”.
The output plug of the charger must be connected to the
battery’s „charging/torch” terminal.
The charge start is indicated by the display changing its colour
from blue to red and displaying information on the battery pack
charge status.
When the battery has been charged, the display will read „FULL
100%”.
When the battery is charged and charger unplugged
the charging port plug must be appropriately
tightened up.
USE OF THE LI-ION BATTERY:
The battery must be charged only with the AMMO LITHIUM
CHARGER supplied by Ammonite System.
The battery must not be discharged below the voltage level of
8.0 V (15% on the battery charger display).
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING IS
PROHIBITED:
•Open/cut the protective wrap of the battery pack.
•Interfere with the battery construction.
•Short the battery contact pins.
•Use ACCU THERMO with other batteries than genuine
Ammonite System battery packs.
•Throw the battery or pierce the cells’ casing
•Put the battery into fire.
•Immerse the battery pack into the water.
STORAGE CONDITIONS OF LI-IONBATTERIES
The battery should be stored in a dry, ventilated room in
ambient temperatures from +10 °C to +40 °C.
Temperatures higher than +60 °C may cause damage to the
internal parts of the battery.

Charging the battery must always take place in a positive
temperature: from 10 °C to +40 °C.
If the battery was stored in negative temperature, it is
necessary to let it adjust by leaving it in a temperature of at
least +10 °C for 4-5 hours.
While diving in winter, you must not store the battery in a
negative temperature (e.g. in a car bootor outdoors).
Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to its internal parts.
Discharge of the battery may take place in temperatures
ranging from +10 °C to +40 °C.
The battery may be stored after prior charge up to 70%-100%
(storing a discharged battery leads to its deterioration).
The battery must be stored away from sources of fire and
damp, as well as food.
When stored, the battery must be charged at least once every
six months or more often if the voltage on its pins amounts to
less than 8.5 V (20% on the charger display).
You must check the voltage/capacity on the battery pins
once a month using the charger included in the kit or another
appropriate measuring instrument.
capacity nominal 14Ah 23,45 Ah 23,45 Ah
charger input voltage 100-240 V
over pressure valve YES YES YES
total energy 125 Wh 242 Wh 242 Wh
max. length 200 mm 262 mm 262 mm
weight 1110 g 1610 g 1800 g
max. operation depth 150 m 100 m 200 m
charge/discharge cycles 500-700 500-700 500-700
charging time ~4.5 h ~8 h ~8 h
rechargeable battery Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
voltage 10,95 V 10,95 V 10,95 V
max. diameter 66mm 66mm 66mm
weight in water 415 g 715 g 1100 g
GLOVES 30 W 4h 10’ 8h 5’ 8h 5’
VEST 55 W 2h 15’ 4h 25’ 4h 25’
UNDERSUIT 110 W 1h 10’ 2h 10’ 2h 10’
GLOVES + VEST 1h 30’ 2h 50’ 2h 50’
GLOVES + UNDERSUIT 55’ 1h 45’ 1h 45’
SPECIFICATION:
OPERATING TIME:
ACCU THERMO TYPE 14 TYPE 24 TYPE 24
ACCU THERMO TYPE 14 TYPE 24 TYPE 24
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