CTEK MXS 3.6 User manual

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MODE
12V/0.8‒3.6A
MXS 3.6
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.
CTEK COMFORT CONNECT – eyelet M6
MODE
12V/3.6A
MXS 3.6
CTEK COMFORT CONNECT
MAINS CABLE
CTEK COMFORT CONNECT – clamp
CHARGE CABLE
SUPPLY PLUG*
* Supply plugs may differ to suit your wall socket.
SMALL
BATTERY
PROGRAM
ERROR LAMP
NORMAL
BATTERY
PROGRAM
COLD
WEATHER
PROGRAM
STANDBY
CHARGING
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The Standby 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 fully charged when is lit.
5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket or by
setting the charger on Standby.
MODE-
BUTTON
MANUAL
DESULPHATION
BULK
ABSORPTION FULLY CHARGED PULSE , MAINTENANCE CHARGING
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BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
7Ah 7h
20Ah 5h
60Ah 13h
75Ah 17h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for empty battery to 80% charge
CHARGING PROGRAMS
Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger
activates the selected program.
The table explains the different Charging Programs:
Program Battery
Size (Ah) Explanation Temp range
7–14Ah Small battery program
14.4V/0.8A
Use for smaller batteries.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
14–120Ah
Normal battery program
14.4V/3.6A
Use for WET batteries, Ca/Ca,
MF, GEL batteries and many
AGM batteries.
+5°C–+50°C
(41ºF–122ºF)
14–120Ah
Cold weather program
14.7V/3.6A
Use for charging at low tempera-
tures and for power AGM batter-
ies like Optima and Odyssey.
-20°C–+5°C
(-4ºF–41ºF)
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 BULK
Charging with maximum current until approximately 80% battery capacity.
STEP 3 ABSORPTION
Charging with declining current to maximize up to 100% battery capacity.
STEP 4 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.
1
VOLTAGE (V)CURRENT (A)
PULSE
DESULPHATION BULK ABSORPTION
Increasing voltage
to 14.4V
3.6A
1
Charge cycle restarts
if voltage drops
14.4V 14.4V
Declining current 12.9V‒14.4V 3.6A
Increasing voltage
to 14.4V
0.8A
14.4V 14.4V
Declining current 12.9V‒14.4V 0.8‒0.4A
Increasing voltage
to 14.7V
3.6A
14.7V 14.7V
Declining current 12.9V‒14.7V 3.6A
2 3 4
CHARGING PROGRAM
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
— Is the chargers positive lead connected to the
batterys positive pole?
— Connect the charger according to page 5.
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CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE CHARGER TO A BATTERY
Comfort
Connect
Comfort
Connect
INFO
If the battery clamps are incor-
rectly connected, the reverse
polarity protection will ensure that
the battery and charger are not
damaged.
For batteries mounted inside a
vehicle
1. Connect the red clamp to the bat-
tery'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.
Some vehicles may have posi-
tively earthed batteries.
1. Connect the black clamp to the bat-
tery's negative pole.
2. Connect the red 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 red clamp before the
black clamp.
+
+
–
–
Comfort
Connect
MODE
12V/3.6A
MXS 3.6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Charger model MXS 3.6
Model number 1052
Rated Voltage AC 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz
Charging voltage 14.4V, 14.7V
Min battery voltage 2.0V
Charging current 3.6A max
Current, mains 0.65A rms (at full charging current)
Back current drain* <1Ah/month
Ripple** <4%
Ambient
temperature -20°C to +50°C, output power is reduced
automatically at high temperatures
Charger type 4-step, fully automatic charging cycle
Battery types All types of 12V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, Ca/Ca, AGM
and GEL)
Battery capacity 7–75Ah up to 120Ah for maintenance
Dimensions 165 x 61 x 38mm (L x W x H)
Insulation class IP65
Weight 0.6kg
*) 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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SAFETY
• The charger is designed for charging 12V lead-acid batteries. Do not use the
charger for any other purpose.
• Check the charger cables prior to use. Ensure that no cracks have occurred in the
cables or in the bend protection. 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 gasses. Prevent sparks close to the
battery. When batteries are reaching the end of their lifecycle internal sparks may
occur.
• 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.
• 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 24 hours, this is an indication of an error. Manually disconnect the charger.
• Batteries consume water during use and charging. For batteries where water can
be added, the water level should be checked regularly. If the water level is low add
distilled water.
• This appliance is not designed for use by young children or people who cannot
read or understand the manual unless they are under the supervision of a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the battery charger safely. Store and use the bat-
tery charger out of the reach of children, and ensure that children cannot play with the
charger.
• Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations
for electrical installations.
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 5 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 other costs other than those mentioned above, i.e. no consequential damages.
Moreover, CTEK SWEDEN AB is not obligated to any other warranty other than this
warranty.
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SUPPORT
CTEK offers a professional customer support: www.ctek.com.
For latest revised user manual see www.ctek.com. By e-mail: [e-mail],
by telephone: [phone], by fax [phone].
By mail: CTEK SWEDEN AB, Rostugnsvägen 3, SE-776 70 VIKMANSHYTTAN, SWEDEN.
VIKMANSHYTTAN, SWEDEN 2011-09-01
Bengt Hagander, President
CTEK SWEDEN AB
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