Draper MC1 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
230V 1A/2A
Battery Charger/Maintainer
Stock No.38253 Part No.MC1
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product, keep it
for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions before
assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed, and
contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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1. TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
USER MANUAL FOR:
230V 1A/2A BATTERY CHARGER/MAINTAINER
Stock no. 38253
Part no. MC1
1.2 REVISIONS:
As our user manuals are continually updated, users should make sure that they use the very
latest version.
Downloads are available from: http://www.drapertools.com/b2c/b2cmanuals.pgm
DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED WEBSITE: www.drapertools.com
HURSLEY ROAD PRODUCT HELPLINE: [phone]
CHANDLER’S FORD GENERAL FAX: [phone]
EASTLEIGH
HAMPSHIRE
SO53 1YF
UK
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT:
WARNING! Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death.
CAUTION! Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or
surroundings.
NOTE! Important information.
1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE:
Copyright © Draper Tools Limited.
Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal & educational use only.
Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited.
No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other
form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited.
In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.
Date first published January 2014.

2. CONTENTS
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2.1 CONTENTS
Page content Page
1 TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 REVISION HISTORY........................................................................................... 2
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ................................................................... 2
1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE......................................................................................... 2
2 CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 3
3 GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................... 4
4 INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................... 5
4.2 SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................. 5
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE ................................................................................... 5
5 HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS ........................ 6
5.2 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY ........................................................... 7A
6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
6.1 IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................... 8B
6.2 MAIN COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................ 8A
7 UNPACKING & CHECKING
7.1 PACKAGING...................................................................................................... 9
8 PREPARING THE CHARGER
8.1 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 10
9 CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
9.1 CHARGING YOUR BATTERY............................................................................. 11
10 CHARGING PROCESS
10.1 CHARGING PROCESS ........................................................................................ 12
11 MAINTENANCE
11.1 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 13
12 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ........................................................................... 14
13 DISPOSAL
13.1 DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 15
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................................................ENCLOSED

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3. GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE
Draper tools have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to
be free from defective materials and workmanship.
Should the tool develop a fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest distributor or
contact Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1YF. England.
Telephone Sales Desk: [phone] or Product Helpline [phone].
A proof of purchase must be provided with the tool.
If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or
workmanship, repairs will be carried out free of charge. This guarantee period covering
parts/labour is 12 months from the date of purchase except where tools are hired out when the
guarantee period is ninety days from the date of purchase. The guarantee is extended to 24
months for parts only. This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor does it cover
any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe handling, alterations, accidents, or repairs
attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent.
Note: If the tool is found not to be within the terms of warranty, repairs and carriage charges
will be quoted and made accordingly.
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its
terms are not authorised.
Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or
invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.
Please note that this guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
Draper Tools Limited.

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4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE
This charger is designed to charge and/or maintain a rechargeable battery.
4.2 SPECIFICATION
Stock no ............................................................................................................................ 38253
Part no ................................................................................................................................ MC1
Rated input...............................................................................................................230V~50Hz
Output voltage..................................................................................................................... 12V
Output current ............................................................................................... 1A/2A Selectable
Suitable for charging batteries ......................................................................................3-40Ah
Suitable for maintaining batteries.............................................all 12V (lead acid, AGM, Gel)
Weight .................................................................................................................................. 1kg
Charge control method .................................................................. Microprocessor controlled
Suitable for battery types........................Lead acid, AGM, Gel, maintenance-free batteries)
Features ........................................................ Overcharge protection, short circuit protection
....................................................................................................high frequency charge
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE
This product should only be carried by its purpose designed carry handle. Never carry the
product by it’s output leads or power supply cable, to do so could cause damage to the
product that would not be covered under warranty.
When the product is to be stored it should first be cleaned with a dry cloth. Then inspect the
product, looking for any wear or damage. If damage is found, have it rectified at your
nearest authorised Draper service centre. Once the product has been cleaned and checked
for any damage it should be returned to it’s carton and stored in a clean and dry
environment away from dust and moisture.

5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
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5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
WARNING! Explosive gases. When a battery is charged it can produce hydrogen gas which is
explosive. Charging should be carried out in a well ventilated area and away from sources of
heat flames and sparks.
Indoor use only. This charger must not be used outside in rain or snow conditions.
Disconnect the mains cable. Before making or breaking the connection to the battery
terminals, remove the plug from the power supply.
Connect the charger carefully. Make sure the red clamp is attached to the battery positive
terminal. The black clamp attaches to the negative. Do not reverse the clamps or allow them
to touch each other.
Refer to the vehicle manufacturers information. Follow these instructions fully to make sure
no damage occurs to the vehicle or it’s equipment.
Do not cover the charger. Allow air to circulate around the charger to prevent over heating.
The charger is equipped with a time-lag fuse inside. Over-heating will trip the fuse to
prevent damage and will not reset until sufficiently cooled.
Do not use the charger within the vehicle. Stand it on a level firm surface to prevent
damage to the charger or vehicle.
Do not tamper with this product. Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by an
authorized service agent. Only use genuine Draper spare parts. Do not modify this product in
any way.
Wear approved safety goggles (not safety glasses) and latex/nitrile gloves. Before charging
a maintenance type battery the electrolyte (battery acid) must be filled to the maximum
marked levels. Never use tap water. Distilled water or electrolyte must be used.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Only charge lead acid batteries within
the voltage and amp hour capacities of the charger.
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
Never attempt to charge a damaged or distorted battery.
Keep out of the reach of children.

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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Batteries can contain hazardous materials so it is important to ensure that adequate hand
and eye protection is worn when charging batteries.
5.2 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Make sure the power supply information on the machine’s rating plate are compatible with
the power supply you intend to connect it to.
This charger comes supplied with a UK standard 3 pin plug fitted. It is designed for
connection to a domestic power supply rated at 230V AC.
This product is a Class II device, this means that it is double insulated. This is to prevent
electrocution in the event of a failure.
Apart from replacing the fuse in the plug, no other electrical work is recommended on this
product.

6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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6.2 MAIN COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
1. Charging indication, lights when battery is charging.
2. Selector switch. Used to select 1A or 2A charging mode or to turn the charger off.
3. Fault indicator, will light if a fault is detected.
4. Mains power indicator, will light when machine is turned on.
5. Plug.
6. Battery terminal connection clamps used to connect the charger to the battery.

6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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 1A/2A/off switch.
 Fault indicator.
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 Battery terminal connection clamps.
6.1 IDENTIFICATION
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7. UNPACKING & CHECKING
7.1 PACKAGING
Carefully remove the charger from the packaging and examine it for any sign of damage
that may have happened during shipping. If any part is damaged or missing; please contact
the Draper Helpline (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt
to use the charger.
The packaging material should be retained at least during the guarantee period: in case the
machine needs to be returned for repair.
Warning! Some of the packaging materials used may be harmful to children. Do not leave
any of these materials in the reach of children.
If any of the packaging is to be thrown away, make sure they are disposed of correctly;
according to local regulations.

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8. PREPARING THE CHARGER
8.1 INSTALLATION
1. When selecting a suitable location to use this charger be sure to choose a clean, dry and
tidy location.
2. Ensure that the charger can be placed in a stable position and that there is ample room
next to the charger for the battery to be located.
3. Ensure that the charger is in good working condition before each use. Any damage or
defects should be rectified immediately, the charger should not be used if there is any
damage to the charger or it’s cables.
4. Once you have carried out the inspection listed above and satisfied yourself that the
charger is in good condition and safe to use, connect the battery connection clamps to
the batteries terminals being careful to ensure that the correct polarity is observed
(Red + Black-).
5. Plug in the charger to the mains power supply. You are now ready to set up the charger
for your chosen battery.

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9.1 CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
With your charger connected to your battery and the charger plugged into the mains supply
you can choose to select the 1A or the 2A charging mode. Once the selection is made, the
charge process will start. Once charging is complete, the charger will enter ‘float charge
mode’. In float charge mode, the battery is maintained at its peak capacity ready for use.
9. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY

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10. CHARGING PROCESS
10.1 CHARGING PROCESS
The charging process is controlled by a microprocessor.
STAGE 1: BULK CHARGE
Initially, the charger will apply the bulk charge process to the battery. When the digital
sensors detect that the batteries voltage has reached a maximum safe pre-determined level,
the microprocessor will automatically move into the second stage of the charging process.
STAGE 2: ABSORPTION CHARGE
This maintains the charge at a constant, safe voltage. During this stage of the charging
process, the charging voltage remains constant while the charging current is controlled by
the microprocessor to allow for the maximum internal chemical energy transfer to take
place.
STAGE 3: TOP OFF/FLOAT CHARGE:
During this process the charging voltage is automatically maintained to a pre-determined
level while the charging current is monitored and adjusted by the microprocessor for a safe
and effective 100% charge.

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11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 MAINTENANCE
With only minimal maintenance, this charger will deliver years of dependable service.
Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition:-
• After each use clean the battery charger with a soft cloth. Be sure to remove any battery
fluid present that could cause corrosions of the battery terminal clamps.
• Clean the outside of the charger with a soft cloth.
• Keep the charger leads loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to the leads. Do
not use the charger if the leads or clamps have been damaged in any way.

CONTACTS
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12. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
+
-
Do not dispose of WEEE* as unsorted municipal waste.
(General household rubbish).
*Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment.
For indoor use only.
Read instruction manual before use.
Positive.
Negative.
Double insulated.

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13. DISPOSAL
13.1 DISPOSAL
- At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure
that it is disposed of according to national regulations.
- Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area.
In all circumstances:
• Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste.
• Do not incinerate.
• Do not abandon in the environment.
• Do not dispose of WEEE*
as unsorted municipal waste.
* Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment.

CONTACTS
- DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED,
Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford,
Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO53 1YF. U.K.
- Helpline: [phone]
- Sales Desk: [phone]
- Website: www.drapertools.com
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Sales Fax: [phone]
- General Enquiries: [phone]
- Service/Warranty Repair Agent
For aftersales servicing or warranty repairs, please
contact the Draper Tools Helpline for details of an
agent in your local area.
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