CTEK 1055 User manual

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SAFETY
• The charger is designed for charging only
batteries according to the technical specifica-
tion. Do not use the charger for any other
purpose. Always follow battery manufacturers
recommendations.
• Never try to charge non rechargeable batteries.
• Check the cables prior to use. Ensure that no
cracks have occurred in the cables or bend pro-
tection. A charger with damaged cables must
not be used. A damage cable must be replaced
by a CTEK representative.
• Never charge a damaged battery.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Never place the charger on top of the battery
when charging.
• Always provide for proper ventilation during
charging.
• Avoid covering the charger.
• A battery being charged could emit explosive
gases. Prevent sparks close to the battery.
• All batteries fail sooner or later. A battery that
fails during charging is normally taken care of
by the chargers advanced control, but some
rare errors in the battery could still exist. Don’t
leave any battery during charging unattended
for a longer period of time.
• Ensure that the cabling does not jam or comes
into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with
water if acid comes into contact with skin or
eyes, seek immediate medical advice.
MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
to the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery charger. This charger is
included in a series of professional chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the
latest technology in battery charging.

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• Always check that the charger has switched to
before leaving the charger unattended and
connected for long periods. If the charger has
not switched to within 36 hours, this is an
indication of an error. Manually disconnect the
charger.
• Batteries consume water during use and charg-
ing. For batteries where water can be added,
the water level should be checked regularly. If
the water level is low add distilled water.
• (IEC7.12ED.5)Thisapplianceisnotintendedfor
use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(E N 7.12) This appliance can be used by chil-
dren aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Connection to the mains supply must be in accord-
ance with the national regulations for electrical
installations.
• Chargers with grounded mains plug must only
be connected to a grounded socklet outlet.
• Don´t place a fan-cooled charger so that dust,
dirt or similar can be sucked into the fan.
• Chargers with ip-class lower than IPX4 are
designed for indoor use. See technical specifica-
tion. Do not expose to rain or snow.

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SUPPLYNORMAL RECOND
RECOND
SUPPLY
MODE
ABSORPTION, READY TO USE
ANALYSE
NORMAL
BATTERY
PROGRAM
ERROR LAMP
RECOND
PROGRAM
SUPPLY
PROGRAM
POWER
LAMP
HOW TO CHARGE
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The power lamp will indicate that the mains
cable is connected to the wall socket. The error lamp will indicate if the battery clamps
are incorrectly connected. The reverse polarity protection will ensure that the battery or
charger will not be damaged.
3. Press the MODE-button to select charging program.
4. Follow the indication lamps through the charging process.
The battery is ready to start the engine when is lit.
The battery is fully charged when is lit.
5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket.
MODE-
BUTTON
DESULPHATION
SOFT START
BULK FLOAT, FULLY CHARGED
PULSE, MAINTENANCE CHARGING
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
INDICATOR

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CHARGING PROGRAMS
Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger
activates the selected program. The selected program will be restarted next time the
charger is connected.
The table explains the different Charging Programs:
Program Battery
Size (Ah) Explanation Temp range
NORMAL 40–500Ah
Normal battery program
14.4V/25A. Use for WET batteries,
Ca/Ca, MF and for most GEL batteries
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
RECOND 40–500Ah
Recond program 15.8V/1.5A
Use to return energy to the empty
WET and Ca/Ca batteries. Recond
your battery once per year and after
deep dischare to maximise lifetime and
capacity. The Recond program adds
the Recond step to the normal battery
program.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
40–500Ah
Supply program 13.6V/25A
Use as 12V power supply or use for
float maintenance charging when 100%
capacity of the battery is required.
Supply program activates Float step
without time or voltage limitation.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
WARNING!
The spark protection on the battery charger
is disabled during SUPPLY program.
+
+
–
–
SUPPLY
PLUG*
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
MAINS
CABLE
*Supply plugs may differ to suit your wall socket.
CONNECT THE CHARGER
TO A BATTERY
INFO
If the battery clamps are incorrectly
connected, the reverse polarity protec-
tion will ensure that the battery and
charger are not damaged.
For batteries mounted inside a
vehicle
1. Connect the red clamp to the battery's
positive pole.
2. Connect the black clamp to the vehicle
chassis remote from the fuel pipe and the
battery.
3. Connect the charger to the wall socket
4. Disconnect the charger from the wall
socket before disconnecting the battery
5. Disconnect the black clamp before the
red clamp.

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BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
40Ah 1,5h
100Ah 3h
200Ah 6h
300Ah 16h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for empty battery to 80% charge
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
1. Is the chargers positive lead connected to the batterys
positive pole?
2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery?
3. Has charging been interrupted in or ?
Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button. If charging is still
being interrupted, the battery...
...is seriosly sulphated and may need to be replaced.
...can not accept charge and may need to be replaced.
...can not keep charge and may need to be replaced.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Activated temperature sensor will be indicated by a lit temperature sensor
indicator lamp. The temperature sensor will adjust the voltage to the
ambient temperature. Place the temperature sensor in the positive clamp or
as the close to the battery as possible.
POWER LAMP
If the power lamp is lit with a:
1. STEADY LIGHT
The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.
2. FLASHING LIGHT:
The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the
charger isn´t connected to the battery in 2 minutes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model number 1055
Rated Voltage AC 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz
Charging voltage NORMAL 14.4V, RECOND 15.8V, SUPPLY 13.6V
Start voltage 2.0V
Charging current 25A max
Current, mains 2.9Arms (at full charging current)
Back current drain* Less than 1Ah/month
Ripple** Less than 4%
Ambient
temperature
-20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced
automatically at high temperatures
Charger type 8-step, fully automatic charging cycle
Battery types All types of 12V lead-acid batteries
(WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity 40–500Ah
Dimensions 235 x 130 x 65mm (L x W x H)
Insulation class IP44
*) Back current drain is the current that drains the battery if the charger is not connected
to the mains. CTEK chargers has a very low back current.
**) The quality of the charging voltage and charging current is very important. A high
current ripple heats up the battery which has an aging effect on the positive electrode.
High voltage ripple could harm other equipment that is connected to the battery. CTEK
battery chargers produce very clean voltage and current with low ripple.

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VOLTAGE (V)CURRENT (A)
ANALYSE RECOND PULSE
DESULPHATION SOFT START BULK ABSORPTION
14.4V 25A until 12.6V Increasing voltage
to 14.4V @ 25°C
25A
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Limit: Max 20h Max 12h 3 minutes 30 min or 4h
depending on
battery voltage
10 days
Charge cycle restarts
if voltage drops*
Charge cycle restarts
if voltage drops
Max 4h
14.4V 25A until 12.6V Increasing voltage
to 14.4V @ 25°C
25A
14.4V @ 25°C
Declining current
14.4V @ 25°C
Declining current
Checks if voltage
drops to 12V
Checks if voltage
drops to 12V
Max 13.6V
25A
13.6V
25A
13.6V
25A
12.9V‒14.4V
18‒4.5A
12.9V‒14.4V
18‒4.5A
Max 4h
2 3 4 5
FLOAT
6 8
RECOND
SUPPLY
NORMAL
Max 15.8V
1.5A
*Supply program is not time or voltage limited.
CHARGING PROGRAM
STEP 1 DESULPHATION
Detects sulphated batteries. Pulsing current and voltage, removes sulphate from the lead plates
of the battery restoring the battery capacity.
STEP 2 SOFT START
Tests if the battery can accept charge. This step prevents that charging proceeds with a defect
battery.
STEP 3 BULK
Charging with maximum current until approximately 80% battery capacity.
STEP 4 ABSORPTION
Charging with declining current to maximize up to 100% battery capacity.
STEP 5 ANALYSE
Tests if the battery can hold charge. Batteries that can not hold charge may need to be
replaced.
STEP 6 RECOND
Choose the Recond program to add the Recond step to the charging process. During the
Recond step voltage increases to create controlled gasing in the battery. Gasing mixes the
battery acid and gives back energy to the battery.
STEP 7 FLOAT
Maintaining the battery voltage at maximum level by providing a constant voltage charge.
STEP 8 PULSE
Maintaining the battery at 95–100% capacity. The charger monitors the battery voltage and
gives a pulse when necessary to keep the battery fully charged.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
CTEK SWEDEN AB, issues this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this product.
This limited warranty is not transferable. The warranty applies to manufacturing faults
and material defects for 2 years from the date of purchase. The customer must return the
product together with the receipt of purchase to the point of purchase. This warranty is void
if the battery charger has been opened, handled carelessly or repaired by anyone other
than CTEK SWEDEN AB or its authorised representatives. One of the screw holes in the
bottom of the charger is sealed. Removing or damaging the seal will void the warranty.
CTEK SWEDEN AB makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and is not liable for
any costs other than those mentioned above, i.e. no consequential damages. Moreover,
CTEK SWEDEN AB is not obligated to any warranty other than this warranty.
SUPPORT
CTEK offers a professional custom support: www.ctek.com.
For latest revised user manual see www.ctek.com. By e-mail: [e-mail],
by telephone: [phone].

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