CTEK MULTI US 7002 Assembly instructions

MULTI US 7002
Battery Charger
For lead-acid batteries 14–150Ah
User Manual and Guide to professional
charging of starter and deep cycle batteries.
Model 1018
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INTRODUCTION
The MULTI US 7002 is a primary switch mode battery charger with pulse maintenance.
The MULTI US 7002 is designed to offer maximum life for the battery. MULTI US 7002
is a member of a family of professional chargers from CTEK Power Inc. It represents the
state-of-the-art of today’s technology for battery charging. Please read these operating
instructions carefully before operating the MULTI US 7002.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
California Proposition 65
WARNING: This product contains chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer or reproductive toxicity.
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS– This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for battery charger models 1018.
2. When charging, batteries can emit explosive gases, therefore it is essential to pre-
vent flames and sparks. The charger is designed for charging lead-acid batteries
from 14 to 150Ah. Do not use for any other purpose. Do not expose to rain or snow.
3. Always provide good ventilation when charging.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufac-
turer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than cord
when disconnecting charger.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of im-
proper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an exten-
sion cord must be used, make sure that: a) Pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger; b) Extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c) Wire size is large enough for
ac ampere rating of charger as specified in “technical data”.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – return the charger to the
place where purchased.
8. Never operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or other-
wise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
9. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or re-
pair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce the risk.

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11. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT, YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend
to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and
on engine.
12. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Consider have some one close enough by to come to your aid when you work near
a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark
or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
when working with lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-cir-
cuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage to property.
i) Never charge a frozen battery.

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13. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as
not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact
with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by bat-
tery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging
instruction.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recom-
mended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that
the output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable
charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
14. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity
or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
15. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting any charger switches to
“off” position and removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch
each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 16(e), 16(f), 17(b) through 17(d).
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY
IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK
NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK
NEAR BATTERY:

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a) Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving
engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to
persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If nega-
tive post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles) see (e). If positive post is
grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For Negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery
charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage
metal part of the frame or engine block.
Charger connection.
1. Connect positive charger clip (red) to positive battery terminal.
2. Connect negative charger clip (black) to a good metal engine ground away from
the battery. Do no connect clip to fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
3. Connect the AC cord to the socket. The red alarm indication light will indicate
a battery which is connected to reverse polarity.
f) For Positive grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage
metal part of the frame or engine block.
Charger connection.
1. Connect negative charger clip (black) to negative battery terminal.
2. Connect positive charger clip (red) to a good metal engine ground away from the
battery. Do no connect clip to fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
3. Connect the AC cord to the socket. The red alarm indication light will indicate
a battery which is connected to reverse polarity.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip
from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.

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17. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY
IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery terminals. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery of post.
d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
e) Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
g) When disconnecting charger, disconnect in reverse sequence from connecting
procedure. See operating instructions for charge information.
h) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
The battery charger must be connected to the battery according to
the instructions above.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
The MULTI US 7002 cannot be used to restore a fully worn out battery.
If the MULTI US 7002 does not switch to maintenance charge after three days (green light
illuminated), there is a fault. Possible causes:
• The battery is probably worn out and should be replaced.
• Some large antimony batteries may behave different and can allow the MULTI US 7002
to charge the battery for too long, which can lead to overcharging. See caution!
• If heavy power consumers like fitted alarms and navigation computers are connected to
the battery, the charging process takes longer and this can also overcharge the battery.
• A sulphated battery will only accept current with difficulty, and consequently the charg-
ing process takes a particularly long time. A worn out battery cannot be fully charged.
Therefore you should always check whether the charger has been switched to mainte-
nance charge before you leave it turned on or unobserved for any length of time.

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Caution: If the MULTI US 7002 does not switch to maintenance charge mode after three
days, manually switch it to pulse maintenance mode.
Note: A battery that hasn’t changed to maintenance charge after three days is most likely
worn out and needs to be replaced. All other batteries can be maintained for a very long
time.
BATTERY TYPES AND SETTINGS
MULTI US 7002 can easily be set for different types of batteries or conditions. The follow-
ing recommendations should, however, only be seen as guidelines. Please consult the
battery manufacturer for further instructions.
Settings are made by pressing the ”MODE-button” and stepping forward one press at a
time until the required mode is reached, the button is then released. After about 2 seconds
the charger activates the selected mode. The selected mode is saved in a memory in the
charger and remains there even if the charger is switched off.
NORMAL
Mode 14.4V - Normal setting for wet batteries, maintenance free and for
most Gel batteries. Some Gel batteries prefer a slightly lower charging volt-
age. Please consult the battery manufacturer when in doubt.
Mode 14.7V - This setting is recommended for a battery at temperatures
< 41°F. It is also recommended for many AGM batteries like Optima, and
Odysseys. Consult your battery manufacturer when in doubt.
SUPPLY Mode 13.6V / Supply - The charger is operating at a constant voltage of
13.6V. This is the maintenance mode for applications where maximum ca-
pacity from the battery is important, like floor sweepers and golf carts. Note
that the Spark protection function is suppressed in this mode.
RECOND
Mode 15.7V / 1.5A / 0.5–4h - This mode is used to recover deep discharged
flooded batteries where you could expect a stratified acid (high acid weight
in the bottom, low on top). This mode will also recover some spiral cell AGM
batteries that has been deep cycled. Check with battery manufacturer when
in doubt.
Note that the battery has to be fully charged first. Use this mode with care,
because the high voltage will cause some water loss. 16V is normally no
problem for electronics, but consult your supplier when in doubt. Life of light
bulbs will be reduced at higher voltage. Try to avoid using 12V light from the
battery during this phase. Maximum effect and minimum risk for electronics
is achieved by charging a disconnected battery.

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CHARGING
The battery charger must be connected to the battery according to
the instructions above.
Start charging
1. Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
2. Set the proper charging mode for the battery by pushing the Mode button until the
correct setting is lit. Choosing settings for your battery is described under ”BATTERY
TYPES AND SETTINGS”.
3. The lamp for Deep Discharged battery (1) will indicate if the battery voltage is low.
If lamp 1 blinks, this indicates that the battery is lightly sulphated. Read more under
”CHARGING PHASES”
4. Normal charging is indicated by the following lamps: Deep Discharged (1), Bulk Charge
(2), Absorption Charge (3) or Maintenance Charging (4). When the maintenance lamp
is lit, the battery is fully charged. The charge will restart if the voltage drops. The
charger can be connected for months.
SUPPLY or RECOND are indicated when the lamps for these settings are lit (5 or 6).
5. If the battery cables are connected incorrectly, the reverse polarity protection will
make sure that neither the charger nor the battery are damaged. In this case, the red
warning lamp (0) will be lit.
6. If nothing happens. If the setting lamp is lit but no other light comes on, the connection
to the battery or to the chassis may be poor, or the battery may be faulty. Start by
improving the contact between the battery and the charger.
7. Charging can be interrupted at any time by disconnecting the power cord from the wall
socket or by putting the charger in "Standby" mode (lamp A). Always disconnect the
power cord from the socket before removing the battery cables. When you interrupt
charging of a battery mounted in a vehicle, always disconnect the battery cable from
the chassis before removing the other battery cable.

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CHARGING PHASES
BulkSoft StartDesulphation Absorption Analysis PulseFloatRecond
Current (A) Voltage (V)
Mode chosen: ”NORMAL” or ”SNOWFLAKE”
MULTI US 7002 is a multi stage fully automatic charger. Lamp B for chosen setting
”NORMAL” and lamp C for chosen setting ”SNOWFLAKE”.
Desulphation (Lamp 1, blinking)
Desulphation with pulsing for sulphated batteries. Indicated by blinking lamp 1.
Start (Lamp 1)
Starting phase for charging. The starting phase continues until the battery’s terminal volt-
age has risen over a preset level. At this point, charging goes into the bulk phase. If the
terminal voltage has not reached the preset level within 8 hours, charging is suspended.
The error mode is indicated. This indicates a battery which is faulty or has too large
capacity. If a large battery is charged that has been severely discharged, it may be neces-
sary to restart the charger after 8 hours. Start is indicated by lamp 1.
Bulk (Lamp 2)
Primary charging where approximately 80% of the charging happens. The charger
delivers maximum voltage until the terminal voltage has risen to the preset level. After a
number of hours, the charger goes on to the next phase, even if maximum voltage is not
reached. Bulk is indicated by lamp 2.

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Absorption (Lamp 3)
Final charging, voltage is kept at the preset level. During this phase, the voltage is gradu-
ally reduced. If the maximum length of time for Absorption is exceeded, the charger
automatically continues with Analysis. Absorption is indicated by lamp 3.
Analysis (Lamp 3)
Charging is suspended for a short period and the battery voltage measured. If it falls too
quickly, the battery is probably faulty. Charging is suspended and an error is indicated
(lamp 0).
Maintenance charging - oat (Lamp 4)
During the first 10 days of maintenance charging the battery is maintained with constant
voltage, 13.6V. Float-maintenance is indicated by lamp 4.
Maintenance charging - pulse (Lamp 4)
The state of charge varies between 95% and 100%. The battery receives a pulse when
the voltage sinks, keeping the battery in good shape when it is not being used. The char-
ger can be connected for months at a time.
If the battery is charged and/or the battery’s terminal voltage drops, the charger starts a
charge pulse until the voltage has reached the preset level, 14.4V or 14.7V. The charge
pulse is then interrupted and the cycle is repeated as long as the charger is in pulse main-
tenance phase. If the terminal voltage drops even lower, the charger automatically reverts
to the beginning of the charging curve. Pulse maintenance phase is indicated by lamp 4. If
possible, check the water level in the battery.
Chosen mode: ”SUPPLY”
MULTI US 7002 has a Supply mode setting which has a constant voltage of 13.6V and
current up to 7A. This mode can also be used for maintenance charging of an already
fully charged battery, called Float maintenance. This type of charging keeps the battery
at 100% charge. The constant small overcharge can also increase water loss. A battery
does not have to be connected for the charger to deliver voltage. This means that the
spark protection is not active in this mode. It is not appropriate to charge a completely
discharged battery in Supply mode, since this will not result in a completely charged
battery. In this mode, MULTI US 7002 can also be used as a power generation unit for
operating equipment that requires 13.6V and a maximum of 7A. If the selected current
exceeds 7A, the output voltage will drop as the load increases. The charger has electronic
overload protection in this mode, which is activated if the charge is so great that the output
voltage from the charger falls below around 9V and the current ís around 7A. In the event
of an overload, the charger goes into error mode (lamp 0). Supply mode is indicated with
lamp D and lamp 5.

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Chosen mode: ”RECOND”
MULTI US 7002 has a Recond mode which is used to recondition a battery that has been
severely discharged. The battery is first charged using the mode ”NORMAL”. When the
analysis phase is complete, the charger begins reconditioning the battery by providing a
constant current of 1.5A and a maximum voltage of 15.7V. After 0.5–4 hours, the battery
is completely reconditioned and the charger goes into pulse maintenance. The battery is
ready to be used, or store it with pulse maintenance active until you are ready to use the
battery. Recond is indicated by lamp E and lamp 6. Note that the recond phase begins
with normal charging and that the charger therefore will indicate the charging phases ac-
cording to the descriptions above first. Lamp 6 is first lit when the reconditioning begins
INDICATORS
SUPPLY
NORMAL
SUPPLY
RECOND
RECOND
MODE
1
0
ABCDE
2
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5
6
Indication Description
0 Error mode, the charger suspends the charging / voltage maintenance.
See further description below.
1 Start mode.
2 Bulk charging, maximum voltage.
3 Absorption charging, voltage limited to chosen voltage.
4 Pulse maintenance charging
5 Supply mode, fixed output voltage, no counter voltage requirement.
6 Recond charging
A STANDBY
B Mode ”NORMAL” (14.4V)
C Mode ”SNOWFLAKE” (14.7V)
D Mode ”SUPPLY” (13.6V)
E Mode ”RECOND” (15.7V, 1.5A 0.5–4h)

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Error mode
The charger enters error mode before start in the following situations:
• The battery is connected with poles reversed to the charger's terminals.
• The terminals on the charger are short-circuited.
Error mode before start is reset by removing the error situation. The charger restarts in
the latest selected mode.
The charger enters steady error mode in the following situations:
• The charger’s analysis function has interrupted charging.
• The charger is overloaded in Supply mode.
• The charger has been in start mode longer than maximum time.
Steady error mode is acknowledged/reset by pressing the ”MODE” button. The charger
restarts in the latest selected mode.
BULK CHARGING TIME
Battery size (Ah) Time to ~80% charge (h)
14 2
50 6–7
90 11–13
150 20–22
Recommended Minimum AWG Size for AC Extension cords
Length of cord feet (m) AWG Size of cord
25 (7.6) 18
50 (15.2) 18
100 (30.5) 18
150 (45.6) 16
OVERHEATING PROTECTION
The MULTI US 7002 is equipped with overheating protection. In high ambient tempera-
tures the output power is reduced. Do not cover the charger.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model 1018
Voltage AC 100–115VAC, 50–60Hz. Output power is reduced at
lower input voltage.
Current 2.0A rms
Back Current Drain* < 3mA
Charging Voltage Nominal: 12V or 15.7V
Ripple** Max 150mV rms, max 0.3A
Charging Current 7A max
Battery cable fuse 15A
Ambient Temperature -4°F to +122°F. Automatic reduction of power at increased
ambient temperature.
Cooling Natural convection. Do not cover the charger.
Charge cycle MULTI US 7002 is a multistage fully automatic charger.
Type of batteries All types of lead-acid batteries (Wet, Maintenance Free,
AGM and most GEL).
Battery Capacity 14–150Ah
CEC-400 Battery capacity 55–150Ah
Dimensions 81/2x 31/2x 17/8inches (L x W x H)
Insulation Raintight.
Warrany 5 years
Weight 1.7 lbs
*) Back Current Drain is what the charger uses to drain the battery if the power cord is
disconnected. The reverse current of the MULTI US 7002 is very low and corresponds to
1Ah per month.
**) The ripple wave describes how many disturbances are exhibited by current and voltage.
A rippled voltage can cause damage to other equipment connected to the battery. The
MULTI US 7002 supplies voltage and current with very low voltage rippling. This increases
the life of the battery and ensures that equipment connected to it will not be damaged.
BATTERY CABLES
MULTI US 7002 is equipped with a set of battery cables with battery terminal clips and
one set of battery cables with eyelet terminals. Do not shorten the battery cables.
Connecting the provided cables with eyelet terminals
Make sure that the cable is not pinched or in contact with warm surfaces or sharp edges.
When the cable is mounted on the battery, it should not be connected to the charger.
Connect the eyelet terminals to the battery's poles - the red cable to the positive pole and
the black cable to the negative pole. After this, the quick connector can be connected.

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MAINTENANCE
The MULTI US 7002 is maintenance-free. The charger must not be opened; doing so will
invalidate the warranty. If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by CTEK or its
authorized representative. The charger casing can be cleaned using a damp cloth and
mild cleaning agent. Remove the plug from the power socket before cleaning.
LIMITED WARRANTY
CTEK Power Inc., 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. The customer must return the product for inspection together with
the receipt of purchase to the retailer. CTEK Power Inc. will, in its sole discretion, either
(i) return the product to customer if it is not determined to be defective, or (ii) without
regard to whether or not the original product is determined to be defective, either (A)
provide customer with a new replacement product of the same or comparable model
to customer, or (B) provide customer with a full refund for the product purchase price.
This warranty is void if the battery charger has been opened, handled carelessly or
repaired by anyone other than CTEK Power Inc. or its authorized representatives. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, RIGHTS OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHICH MAY OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE; ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, EXCLUDED
AND WAIVED BY CUSTOMER TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CTEK POWER INC. OR ANY AFFILIATED
PARTY THEREOF BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
SUPPORT
For support, FAQ, latest revised manual and more information about CTEK products:
www.ctek.com

MULTI US 7002
Cargador de baterías
Para baterías de plomo de 14–150Ah
Manual del usuario y guía de recarga profesional de baterías
Para baterías de arranque y baterías de ciclo profundo.
Modelo 1018
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PRESENTACIÓN
El MULTI US 7002 es un cargador de baterías de conmutación primaria en alta frecuencia
con modo de pulsos de corriente El cargador MULTI US 7002 está diseñado para ampliar
al máximo la vida útil de las baterías. El MULTI US 7002 forma parte de una gama de
cargadores profesionales de CTEK Power Inc y es lo más avanzado en tecnología de
cargadores de baterías. Lea atentamente estas instrucciones de uso antes de utilizar el
MULTI US 7002.
INSTRUCCIONES DE
SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES
Propuesta 65 de California
ADVERTENCIA: este producto contiene sustancias químicas que el Estado de California
reconoce como causantes de cáncer o toxicidad reproductiva.
1. CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES – Este
manual contiene importantes instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento para los
cargadores de baterías modelo 1018.
2. Durante la carga de las baterías podrían despedirse gases explosivos. Por ello es
esencial evitar llamas y chispas. Este cargador está diseñado para cargar baterías
de plomo entre 14 y 150Ah. No lo utilice para ningún otro propósito. No exponer a
la lluvia ni a la nieve.
3. Durante la carga, disponga siempre de una buena ventilación.
4. El uso de accesorios no recomendados o suministrados por el fabricante de este
cargador de baterías podría producir incendios, así como lesiones o descargas
eléctricas a las personas.
5. Para reducir el riesgo de daños en el conector eléctrico y el cable al desconectar
el cargador, tire del enchufe, nunca del cable.
6. A menos que sea absolutamente necesario, nunca utilice un cable de prolonga-
ción. El uso de un cable de prolongación inadecuado podría producir incendios y
descargas eléctricas. Si necesita utilizar un cable de prolongación, asegúrese de
que: a) Las patillas de la clavija del cable de prolongación son del mismo número,
tamaño y forma que las de la clavija del cargador; b) El cable de prolongación está
correctamente conectado y en buenas condiciones eléctricas; y c) El calibre de los
cables es suficientemente grueso para la corriente alterna nominal del cargador,
según se especifica en “Datos técnicos”.
7. No utilice el cargador si la clavija o el cable están dañados; devuelva el cargador al
lugar de compra.
8. Nunca utilice el cargador si ha recibido un golpe fuerte, se ha dejado caer o está
dañado de algún modo; llévelo a un servicio técnico cualificado.

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9. No desmonte el cargador; cuando requiera mantenimiento, llévelo a un servicio
técnico cualificado. Un reensamblaje incorrecto podría producir descargas eléctri-
cas o un incendio.
10. Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, desenchufe el cargador del enchufe
de CA antes de realizar cualquier tarea de mantenimiento o limpieza. Si solamente
apaga los mandos de control, no se reducirá el riesgo.
11. ADVERTENCIA – RIESGO DE GASES
EXPLOSIVOS
a) TRABAJAR CERCA DE BATERÍAS DE
PLOMO ES PELIGROSO. LAS BATERÍAS
GENERAN GASES EXPLOSIVOS DURANTE
EL FUNCIONAMIENTO NORMAL DE
LAS MISMAS. POR ESE MOTIVO, ES
DE VITAL IMPORTANCIA SEGUIR LAS
INSTRUCCIONES CADA VEZ QUE SE
UTILICE EL CARGADOR.
b) Para reducir el riesgo de explosión de las baterías, siga las instrucciones publica-
das por los fabricantes de las baterías y los equipos que se vayan a utilizar cerca
de las baterías. Revise las marcas de advertencia de esos productos y del motor.
12. PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES
a) Cuando trabaje junto a baterías de plomo, compruebe que tiene cerca a alguna
persona que pudiera ayudarle.
b) Tenga disponible suficiente cantidad de agua dulce y jabón para usarlos en caso
de que el ácido de la batería entrase en contacto con la piel, los ojos o la ropa.
c) Lleve en todo momento protección completa para los ojos y las ropas. Evite tocar-
se los ojos mientras trabaja cerca de una batería.
d) Si el ácido de la batería entrase en contacto con la piel o las ropas, lávelas
inmediatamente con abundante agua y jabón. Si entra ácido en los ojos, lávelos
inmediatamente con abundante agua corriente durante al menos 10 minutos y pida
atención médica inmediata.
e) NUNCA fume ni permita que se produzcan chispas ni llamas cerca de la
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f) Ponga la máxima precaución para reducir el riesgo de dejar caer herramientas me-
tálicas dentro de la batería. Se podrían producir chispas o se podría cortocircuitar
la batería u otros componentes eléctricos capaces de provocar una explosión.
g) Cuando trabaje con baterías de plomo, despréndase de objetos metálicos per-
sonales como anillos, pulseras, collares y relojes. Una batería de plomo podría
producir una corriente de cortocircuito suficientemente elevada para fundir anillos
u objetos metálicos similares, ocasionando quemaduras graves.
h) Utilice este cargador para cargar únicamente baterías de PLOMO. No utilice este
cargador de baterías para cargar pilas secas del tipo utilizado en los aparatos
domésticos. Ese tipo de pilas podrían explotar y causar lesiones a las personas y
dañar los objetos.
i) Nunca cargue una batería congelada.
13. PREPARACIÓN DE LA CARGA
a) Si fuera necesario retirar la batería de un vehículo para cargarla, siempre quite
primero el terminal de tierra de la batería. Para evitar chispas, asegúrese de que
todos los accesorios del vehículo estén apagados.
b) Mientras se carga la batería, asegúrese de que los alrededores estén bien
ventilados.
c) Limpie los terminales de la batería. Ponga extremo cuidado para evitar que la
corrosión entre en contacto con sus ojos.
d) Agregue agua destilada a cada celda hasta que el ácido de la batería alcance el
nivel especificado por el fabricante de la misma. No rellene en exceso. En el caso
de baterías sin tapones de celda extraíbles, como las baterías de plomo reguladas
por válvula, siga con cuidado las instrucciones de recarga del fabricante.
e) Estudie todas las precauciones específicas del fabricante a la hora recargar, así
como los valores de carga recomendados.
f) Determine la tensión de la batería consultando el manual del usuario del automóvil
y asegúrese de que el selector de tensión de salida esté ajustado a la tensión co-
rrecta. Si el cargador tiene régimen de carga ajustable, inicie la carga de la batería
utilizando el valor inferior.
14. UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR
a) Coloque el cargador tan alejado de la batería como lo permitan los cables de CC.
b) Nunca coloque el cargador directamente sobre la batería que está cargando; los
gases de la batería podrían corroer y estropear el cargador.
c) Nunca permita que gotee el ácido de la batería mientras lee el peso específico del
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d) No utilice el cargador en áreas cerradas o que tengan algún tipo de restricción en
la ventilación.
e) No ponga la batería encima del cargador.
15. MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA
CONEXIÓN DE CC
a) Conecte y desconecte las pinzas de salida de CC solamente después de que
los interruptores del cargador estén en posición “off” (apagado) y haya retirado el
cable del enchufe de CA. Nunca permita que las pinzas se toquen.
b) Conecte las pinzas a la batería y al chasis como se indica en 16(e), 16(f),
17(b) a 17(d).
16. SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA
ESTÉ INSTALADA EN UN VEHÍCULO. UNA
CHISPA CERCA DE LA BATERÍA PODRÍA
HACER EXPLOTAR LA BATERÍA. PARA
REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHISPAS CERCA
DE LA BATERÍA:
a) Coloque los cables de CA y CC de modo que se minimice el riesgo de ser daña-
dos por el capó, las puertas y las partes móviles del motor.
b) Aléjelos de las aspas de ventiladores, correas, poleas y otros componentes que
puedan ocasionar lesiones.
c) Compruebe la polaridad de los bornes de la batería. El borne de la batería con
polaridad POSITIVA (POS, P, +) normalmente tiene mayor diámetro que el borne
NEGATIVO (NEG, N, -).
d) Determine cuál es el borne de la batería conectado a la tierra del chasis. Si el bor-
ne negativo está conectado a la tierra del chasis (en la mayoría de los vehículos),
consulte (e). Si es el borne positivo el que está conectado a la tierra del chasis,
consulte (f).
e) Para vehículos con el borne negativo conectado a tierra, conecte la pinza
POSITIVA (ROJA) del cargador de baterías al borne POSITIVO (POS, P, +) que
no va a tierra. Conecte la pinza NEGATIVA (NEGRA) al chasis del vehículo o al

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bloque motor lejos de la batería. No conecte la pinza al carburador, a las tuberías
de combustible o a partes de chapa de la carrocería. Conecte la pinza a una pieza
metálica de gran calibre del bastidor o del bloque motor.
Conexión del cargador.
1. Conecte la pinza positiva del cargador (roja) al terminal positivo de la batería.
2. Conecte la pinza negativa del cargador (negra) a una buena masa metálica del
motor, lejos de la batería. No conecte la pinza a las tuberías de combustible o a
partes de chapa de la carrocería.
3. Enchufe el cable de CA. Si se enciende el piloto indicador de alarma indicará
que la batería está conectada con la polaridad invertida.
f) Para vehículos con el borne positivo conectado a tierra, conecte la pinza
NEGATIVA (NEGRA) del cargador de baterías al borne NEGATIVO (NEG, N, –)
que no va a tierra. Conecte la pinza POSITIVA (ROJA) al chasis del vehículo o al
bloque motor lejos de la batería. No conecte la pinza al carburador, a las tuberías
de combustible o a piezas de chapa de la carrocería. Conecte la pinza a una pieza
metálica de gran calibre del bastidor o del bloque motor.
Conexión del cargador.
1. Conecte la pinza negativa del cargador (negra) al terminal negativo de la
batería.
2. Conecte la pinza positiva del cargador (roja) a una buena masa metálica del
motor lejos de la batería. No conecte la pinza a las tuberías de combustible o a
componentes de chapa de la carrocería.
3. Enchufe el cable de CA. Si se enciende el piloto indicador de alarma indicará
que la batería está conectada con la polaridad invertida.
g) Para desconectar el cargador, coloque los interruptores en posición de apagado,
desconecte el cable de CA, retire la pinza del chasis del vehículo y retire la pinza
del terminal de la batería.
h) Consulte las instrucciones relativas a la duración de la carga.
17. SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA
ESTÉ INSTALADA FUERA DE UN VEHÍCULO.
UNA CHISPA CERCA DE LA BATERÍA
PODRÍA HACER EXPLOTAR LA BATERÍA.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHISPAS
CERCA DE LA BATERÍA: