Clarke IBC5 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0623
6V/12V INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL NO: IBC5, IBC6, IBC10
PART NO: 6266330, 6266340, 6266345

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger.
Please read this manual thoroughly, before attempting to operate this
product and carefully follow all instructions given.
It is vitally important that ALL precautions are taken, as specified, which 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with
general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws
governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised
disposal facility.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number IBC5 IBC6 IBC10
Input Voltage /
Current
230 V, 50Hz
Battery Charging
Voltages
6V & 12V
Power 70W Max. 105W Max. 160W Max.
Charging Current 6V: 2.03A
12V: 4.68A
6V: 1.979A
12V: 5.7A
6V: 2.025A
12V: 8.6A
Charging Steps 10 Steps
Charging Battery
Size
4Ah up to 120Ah 4Ah up to 150Ah 4Ah up to 200Ah
IP Rating IP65
Operating
Temperature
Range
-20°C to 40°C
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
50mm x 225mm x
90mm
55mm x 281mm x 105mm
Power Cable
Length
1.5m
Charging Clamp
Cable Length
1.18m + 40cm
Weight 500g 750g 900g

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
1. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWAYS
use in well ventilated area.
2. DO NOT smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery
or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.
3. Remove all personal jewellery, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a
short circuit and could cause severe burns.
4. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It may spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
5. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. AV O I D
touching eyes while working near a battery.
6. Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions, such as removing or
not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of
charge.
7. Clean battery terminals before connection with the charger. Be careful to
keep corrosion from coming in to contact with eyes.
8. When it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge,
always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are switched off in order to prevent an arc.
9. This charger is NOT intended to charge dry cell batteries. Charging dry cell
batteries may cause the battery to burst and cause injury to person or
property.
10. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non rechargeable battery.
11. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If electrolyte enters your eye, immediately flood eye with
running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention immediately.
12. DO NOT place the charger in the engine compartment, near moving parts
or near the battery. Place as far away from them as the cable permits.
WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING LEADS TO AVOID SPARKING AS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY
CHARGING

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13. NEVER place the charger directly above the battery being charged,
gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and/or damage the charger.
14. DO NOT cover the charger while charging.
15. DO NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.
16. Connect and disconnect the DC output connections only after
disconnecting the charger from the mains power supply.
17. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
18. DO NOT overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode.
19. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the
plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from mains power
supply.
20. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from mains power supply
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
21. Operate with caution if the charger has received a direct hit of force or
been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.
22. NEVER attempt any repairs yourself. If you have a problem with your
charger contact your local CLARKE dealer or contact
[email protected]
23. When charging is complete, ensure that the vehicle battery leads are
secured to the proper terminals which should be clean, and lightly
smeared with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Finally, re-check the
electrolyte level.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Before Use, Read The
Instructions Fully
For Indoor Use Only
Class II Appliance Wear Eye Protection
Wear a Protective Mask Wear Protective Gloves

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is
designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power
source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to
change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover
becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable
replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due
to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring
instructions shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion
into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard.
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
•TheBlue wire must be connected to the terminal marked Nor coloured
Black.
•TheBrown wire must be connected to the terminal marked Lor
coloured Red.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD)
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself.
This symbol indicates that this is a Class II product, and does not require
an earth connection.
WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY.
Plug must be BS1363/A approved.
Always fit a 3 Amp fuse.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: The charger comes with crocodile clamps for clamping onto the
battery terminals and vehicle bodywork, and ring terminal connectors
for direct connection to the battery terminals. These can be changed
depending on the type of vehicle battery and terminals under charge.
1 Power Cable 6 Charging Clamp Positive (Red)
2 Charging Cable 7 Charging Clamp Negative (Black)
3 Battery Charger Unit 8 15Amp Fuse
4 LCD Display Screen 9 Charging Ring Terminal Positive
(Red)
5 Mode Button 10 Charging Ring Terminal Negative
(Black)

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PREPARATION
1. It may be necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle to charge it.
• Always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first.
• Ensure all accessories in the vehicle are switched off to prevent sparking.
2. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep any corrosive matter from
coming in contact with eyes. If corrosive matter enters your eye,
immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention immediately.
3. If the battery can be topped up, add distilled water to each cell until the
battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This
helps remove unwanted gas from the cell. DO NOT overfill. For a battery
without cell caps, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Study all the battery manufacturer's specified precautions: for example,
removing or not removing cell caps while being charged and
recommended rates of charge.Refer to the vehicle manual and battery
rating plate to find the voltage of the battery and make sure that the
output is set to the correct voltage.
5. If the charger has adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the
lowest rate.
CHARGER LOCATION
1. DO NOT position the charger above the battery during the charging
procedure. Gases from the battery may corrode and damage the
charger.
2. DO NOT let battery acid drip on the charger when reading a hydrometer
for specific gravity or when you fill the battery.
3. DO NOT use the charger in an enclosed space with reduced airflow and
keep as far away from the battery as possible.
CORRECT USE
The charger is designed to charge all types of 6V &12V lead-acid batteries
with a capacity of 4 - 200Ah (refer to page 3 for capacity of each model). The
charger has been optimised to maintain the battery of your motorcycle or car
when it is not being used over longer periods of time, for example over the
winter. The charger is designed to charge 12V LiFePO4, Gel, AGM and
standard lead acid batteries.DO NOT use this product to charge other type of
batteries like Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium-
Ion, Dry Cell etc, as this may damage the charger and involves the risk of short
circuits, fire, electric shock, etc.

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BATTERY CHARGER DISPLAY INDICATORS
1 Charging a 12V Standard Lead
Acid Battery,
IBC5: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 4A
IBC6: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 6A
IBC10: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 10A
6 Charging a 12V Deeply
Discharged Batteries,
IBC5 & IBC6: Up to 16.5V DC/1.5A
IBC10: Up to 16.5V DC/2.5A
2 Charging a 12V AGM Battery or
Charging in Winter Mode with an
Ambient Temperature of -20°C to
+5°C,
IBC5: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 4A
IBC6: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 6A
IBC10: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 10A
7 Supply Mode.
IBC5: Works as a 12V DC/3A Power
Supply
IBC6: Works as a 12V DC/5A Power
Supply
IBC10: Works as a 12V DC/8A
Power Supply
3 Charging a 12V Battery for
Maintenance Purpose,
IBC5 & IBC6: Up to 14.4V DC/1A
IBC10: Up to 14.4V DC/2A
8 Battery Voltage Indicator,
Accurate to 0.1V. Faulty Battery:
BAD, Fully Charged: FUL, Con-
nected with Reverse Polarity or
Short Circuit at the Clamps: ERR
4 Charging a 12V LiFePO4 Battery,
IBC5: Up to 14.6V DC/4A
IBC6: Up to 14.6V DC/6A
IBC10: Up to 14.6V DC/10A
9 Charging Indicator. Indicates the
Charging Process, Each Bar
Represents 20%
5 Suitable for Charging 6V Small
Batteries,
All Models: Up to 7.2V DC/2A

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OPERATION
CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY
To avoid sparks which could cause an explosion or fire, the mains supply
should always be disconnected before making or breaking battery
connections. Connect the battery clips or ring terminals to the battery in the
following order:
FOR VEHICLES WITH THE BATTERY STILL INSTALLED
1. Identify the polarity of the battery terminals. The positive battery terminal is
typically marked by the letters or symbols (POS,P,+). The negative battery
terminal is typically marked by the letters or symbols (NEG,N,-).
2. DO NOT make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines or thin metal
parts.
3. Identify if you have a negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be
done by identifying which battery post (POS or NEG) is connected to the
vehicle chassis.
4. For a negative grounded vehicle
(most common): Connect the
RED POSITIVE battery clamp first to
the positive battery terminal, then
connect the BLACK NEGATIVE
battery clamp to the negative
battery terminal or vehicle chassis.
5. For a positive grounded vehicle
(very uncommon): Connect the
BLACK NEGATIVE battery clamp
first to the negative battery
terminal, then connect the RED
POSITIVE battery clamp to the
positive battery terminal or
vehicle chassis.

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6. When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence of points 4 or 5,
depending if your vehicle is negatively or positively grounded.
FOR BATTERIES REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE
1. Connect the BLACK NEGATIVE charging lead (Clip or Ring Terminal) to the
NEGATIVE post of the battery.
2. Connect the RED POSITIVE charging lead (Clip or Ring Terminal) to the
POSITIVE post of the battery
3. After connecting the clips, rotate them slightly so as to remove any dirt or
oxidation, thus ensuring a good connection.
4. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
SAFETY FEATURES
This battery charger is fitted with the following safety features: Short Circuit
Protection, Overload Protection, Reverse Polarity Protection, Overcharging
Protection and Over Temperature Protection.
CHARGING
1. First make sure your battery is a 6V or 12V battery. DO NOT charge batteries
with different operating voltages.
2. Connect the battery charger to the mains power supply.
3. Select the appropriate charging mode for your battery with the ‘MODE’
button.
• Press ‘MODE’ button to select among the 4 normal charging modes:
12C STD, 12V AGM, 12V M, 12V LFP.
• Press ‘MODE’ button to select between the 3 additional functions: 6V
STD, RECOND, SUPPLY
• Long press the ‘MODE’ button for 5 seconds to switch between the
normal and additional functions.
4. Then connect the charger to the battery with the correct polarity, see
page 10. If connected with the reverse polarity or a short circuit occurs, an
ERR error code will light up on the display, see page 15.
5. The battery charger is equipped with an automatic memory function, i.e
whenever the AC supply is connected, it starts in the last selected mode.
6. After the charging process, disconnect the charger from the mains power
supply before removing the negative terminal and then the positive
terminal from the battery.

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CHARGING TIME
A partially charged battery will take less time to charge than a fully
discharged battery. The approximate charging time for a battery cab be
calculated using the following equation: Charging Time (Hours) = Battery
Capacity in Ah divided by Amp. (Charging Current).
OUTPUT: 6V 2A OUTPUT: 12V 4A
BATTERY SIZE
APPROXIMATE
TIME TO
CHARGE
BATTERY SIZE
APPROXIMATE
TIME TO
CHARGE
6 Ah 3 Hours 32 Ah 8 Hours
12 Ah 6 Hours 48 Ah 12 Hours
15 Ah 7 Hours 64 Ah 16 Hours
21 Ah 10.5 Hours 100 Ah 25 Hours
24 Ah 12 Hours 128 Ah 32 Hours
30 Ah 15 Hours 150 Ah 37 Hours
OUTPUT: 12V 6A OUTPUT: 12V 10A
BATTERY SIZE
APPROXIMATE
TIME TO
CHARGE
BATTERY SIZE
APPROXIMATE
TIME TO
CHARGE
32 Ah 5.3 Hours 32 Ah 3.2 Hours
48 Ah 8 Hours 48 Ah 4.8 Hours
64 Ah 10.6 Hours 64 Ah 6.4 Hours
100 Ah 16.6 Hours 100 Ah 10 Hours
128 Ah 21.3 Hours 128 Ah 13 Hours
150 Ah 25 Hours 150 Ah 15 Hours

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CARE & MAINTANENCE
This battery charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or
tool, a few common sense rules will prolong its working life.
1. Wind up the leads when not in use. Examine the leads at regular intervals
for damage and have them replaced if necessary.
2. Store in a clean, dry place.
3. Clean the case and leads if necessary with a moist cloth and clean any
corrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda.
WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ANY REPAIRS MUST BE
DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Code Condition Possible Cause Solution
ERR The charge does
not begin.
The battery clamps are
connected with reverse
polarity.
Disconnect and
reconnect
correctly.
The battery voltage is not
matched with the selected
mode.
Confirm that
the battery
voltage is
matched with
the mode.
BAT The charge does
not begin.
The battery is defective. Replace the
battery.
LO The charge
voltage is too low.
The battery is deep
discharged or defective.
Charge over 12
hour period first,
if the battery is
back to a
normal voltage,
its regenerated.
Battery is not full
charged after 24
hour charge.
The charge current is too
low.
Select a higher
charge rate.
The battery
voltage rising fast.
The charge current is too
high.
Select a lower
charge rate.

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PARTS DIAGRAM
PARTS LIST
NODESCRIPTION NODESCRIPTION
1 Front Label 5 Lower Cover
2 Top Cover 6 Screws (x6)
3PCB 7PowerCable
4 Seal Ring 8 Charging Cable

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC5

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC6

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC10