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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the device make sure that you have read the operating instructions for the battery and the
vehicle and you have understood all of the safety precautions.
A Mains cable
B Mode button
C Display
D Charging cable
E Adapter harging cable with eyes
F Adapter charging cable with pole callipers
G Hook for rolling up the cable
Figure 1: Overview
1. Battery voltage display
2. 6V charging programme
3.Winter charging programme
4. 12V charging programme
5. Car charging programme
6. Motorbike charging programme
7. Battery charge status display
6.2 USING THE ADAPTER CHARGING CABLE
The adapter charging cable with pole callipers (Position F in the overview) is used if you wish to connect the charger
in the classic way to the poles of the battery. The adapter charging cable with eyes (Position E in the overview)
is designed to remain rmly attached to a battery which is dicult to access. The charger can be conveniently
connected using the adapter.
6.3 PREPARATION
Clean the battery poles to remove dust and corrosion residue.
Only for open batteries: Remove the plugs of the battery cells. Check the liquid level in the cells, consult the ope-
rating instructions of your battery for more information. Replenish only sucient distilled water to ensure that the
minimum lling level is achieved.The liquid will expand during the charging process and the battery may overow.
Figure 2: Display
6.1 OVERVIEW
• Never operate the device in the vicinity of ammable materials or in an environment prone to explosion.
• Always wear suitable working clothes, protective gloves and goggles. Battery acid is corrosive! Immedia-
tely and thoroughly wash o any splashed acid and consult a doctor if necessary. If battery acid gets into
the eyes, immediately rinse under running water for at least 10 minutes and consult a doctor.
• Do not cover the charger, this may lead to overheating and result in damages. Never set the charger up for
operation on a surface that is insulating (e.g. polystyrene).There is a risk of heat build up!
• If youwish tocharge avehicle battery in the installed state,rst park thevehicle safely, puton the parking
brakeand switcho the ignition.Cut thebattery o fromthe on-board network ofyour vehicle.To dothis,
consult the manual for your vehicle, or ask your specialist workshop.
• This charger enables you to charge a battery without needing todisconnect it from the on-board network.
If youwish tomakeuse of thisoption, makesurethat your vehiclewill not bedamaged bythis process. For
this purpose, read the manual of your vehicle or ask your specialist workshop.
• When pulling the mains cable out of the socket, only hold the plug.
• Never expose the charger to the vicinity of re, heat and extensive temperatures over +40°C.
• Store these instructions carefully and, if necessary, pass them on to other users.