Clarke ATC12V User manual

12V BATTERY CHARGER
Model No. ATC12V
1201
Part No. 6266010
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 12 volt Battery Charger, ideally used for trickle
charging 12 volt lead acid batteries.
Please read this leaflet thoroughly before use, and follow all instructions given. This will not
only provide protection for yourself and that of others around you, but will also ensure that
the Battery Charger will give you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months
from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee
is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not
used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be
returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• This Battery Charger is designed for INDOOR use ONLY. Do not use outdoors, exposed
to the elements.
• This Battery charger is for charging I2V Lead-Acid type batteries only. Do not use for any other
type of battery, or supply power to low voltage electrical systems.
• Ensure the voltage of the battery being connected is the same as the output voltage
of the charger.
• Do not operate charger if any of the cables are damaged. Consult your Clarke dealer
for repair or replacement of the parts.
• Do not operate charger if case is damaged. Consult your Clarke dealer or a qualified
person for inspection and repair.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the charger.
• Ensure the battery posts and battery clamps are perfectly clean before use.
• Connect the charger clamps to the battery terminals BEFORE plugging in to the mains
power supply.
• Disconnect from mains power supply BEFORE making or breaking connections to the battery.
• Make sure the battery is topped up with distilled water, to its proper level, BEFORE
connecting the charger.
• Unscrew the battery filler caps fully, and leave them loose for the duration of charge, to
ensure that gases are allowed to escape freely.
NOTE: ALWAYS clean around the filler caps thoroughly before unscrewing, to ensure
that no dirt can enter the battery cell. Ensure the breather holes, in the caps, are perfectly
clear before screwing in again.
• When charging a battery which is still connected to the vehicle, always connect the
RED, (+ve) clamp to the unearthed battery terminal first, then connect the BLACK, ( -ve)
clamp to the chassis, away from the battery and fuel line.
IMPORTANT: Read you vehicle handbook to determine whether or not any special precautions
are to be taken before attempting to charge a battery whilst it is still connected to the
vehicle.
• When charging is complete, disconnect supply, chassis conductor and battery
conductor in this order.
• Always place the charger in an environment which is :-
- well ventilated
- out of the reach of children
- not exposed to direct sunlight or heat source
- not exposed to rain or other adverse conditions
- away from water / moisture, oil and grease
- away from explosive gases, flames, and sparks
- away from any flammable substance
OPERATION
Clean around the battery filler plugs, before removing them and topping up with distilled
water where necessary. Then, observing ALL precautions previously stated, and ensuring
the transformer IS NOT plugged into the mains supply, connect the RED (+ve) clamp to the
NON-EARTHED battery terminal (usually the RED, positive terminal), then, having ensured it
is firm and secure, attach the BLACK clamp to the earthed terminal.
Plug the transformer into the mains supply and switch ON. The LED, on the transformer will
glow, indicating that charging is taking place. The maximum charge rate is 800mA. When
the charging rate is reduced to less than approximately 200mA, charging ceases and the
LED will extinguish.
NOTE: If the LED does not extinguish, this is an indication that the battery is defective, or in
poor condition.
When charging is complete, remove the BLACK clamp from the earthed terminal first,
followed by the RED clamp from the unearthed terminal.
Check the electrolyte level once more, topping up where necessary, before replacing the
filler caps.
SPARE PARTS
The following parts are available from your
Clarke dealer
For Spare Parts and Service, please contact
your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International,
on one of the following numbers.
PARTS - 020 8558 6696
SERVICE - 20 8556 4443
PARTS & SERVICE FAX - 020 8558 3622
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
Part Number
1 Clamp HTATC12V01
2 Black Sheath HTATC12V02
3 Red Sheath HTATC12V03
FEATURES
The 12V battery charger comprises a transformer which plugs directly into a domestic,
230V electrical supply. The clamps are identified by RED and BLACK sleeves. RED is the
POSITIVE lead, BLACK is the NEGATIVE lead.
Voltage ................................... 230V, 50Hz, 1Ph
Max. Output ........................... 12V>500mA continuous
Max. Current .......................... 800mA
SPECIFICATIONS