Faithfull FPP AUBC8AMP User manual

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IMPORTANT: Read this manual and safety guide and ensure you
fully understand its operations before using this battery charger.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
FPP AUBC8AMP
Instruction Manual
Battery Charger
12 Volt / 8 Amp / 140 Watt

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFTEY
To help reduce the risk of injury, it is important you read and understand the operation
of this equipment and all the relevant safety precautions that must be observed along
with any warnings and instructions issued by the battery manufacturer.
BATTERY TYPES
This battery charger is designed specically for charging
automotive lead-acid batteries only. Not suitable for AGM
or EFB batteries mainly used with start/stop technology.
Do not use this charger with dry-cell, NiCd, NiMH , Li-ion or Li-ion polymer batteries commonly
used in home appliances such as, radios, toys, torches etc. These batteries may burst and
cause injury to persons and damage to property.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES MAJOR RISKS
■Explosives Gases
Working with or in the vicinity of Lead-Acid batteries is a dangerous environment as batteries will
generate explosive Hydrogen gases when in normal operation or when being charged.
■Electric Shocks
Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries, present an electrical shock hazard.
Accidental shorting of terminals or cables can result in severe electrical arcing, causing burns,
electric shock and resulting in the ignition of explosive gases if present.
ALWAYS wear the correct Personal
Protective Equipment.
ALWAYS wear complete eye protection,
indirect vent goggles conforming to
EN166:1B (3,4,9).
ALWAYS wear rubber acid resistant
gloves.
ALWAYS remove rings, watches and
dangling jewellery when working with or
near batteries. Metal jewellery can act as
a conductor and cause a shock or burn if
in contact with the battery terminals.
ALWAYS stay away from a charging
battery when possible.
ALWAYS keep other people away from a
battery. If they are not wearing the correct
Personal Protective Equipment.
ALWAYS avoid direct contact with battery
acid, or surface corrosion on the battery
casing or its terminals.
ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby in case battery acid comes
in to contact with your eyes, skin or
clothing. If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water.
EYE CONTACT If the electrolyte is
splashed into an eye, immediately force
the eye open and ood it with clean,
cool water for at least 15 minutes. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATLY.
ALWAYS use extreme caution if you are
handling electrolyte and keep an acid
neutralizing solution, such as baking soda
readily available.
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DO NOT put your face near to the battery
or position your face directly above the
battery when removing the ller caps.
DO NOT touch both battery terminals with
your bare hands at the same time.
DO NOT expose the charger to rain,
snow, water, gas, oil, etc.
DO NOT use the charger in damp or wet
conditions.
DO NOT operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped or
damaged in any way.
DO NOT operate the charger with a
damaged power cable or plug. These
should be replaced immediately.
DO NOT block the air holes at the top
or bottom of the charger or place the
charger on a vehicle seat.
DO NOT place a battery on top of the
charger.
DO NOT operate the charger with the
crocodile clips joined together (shorted).
DO NOT use this charger on board a
boat. Move the battery to dry land before
charging using this charger. Charging a
battery on board a boat oating in water
requires a charger specially designed to
marine charging standards.
DO NOT lay tools or other metal objects
on top of a battery.
DO NOT put ammable material on,
under or near the charger.
DO NOT use the charger near petroleum
or other spirits that can produce
ammable vapours.
DO NOT overll the battery, battery acid
expands during charge. After charging is
complete ll to the level specied by the
battery manufacturer.
DO NOT attempt to recharge sealed
maintenance free batteries that have a
battery condition indicator, a light or bright
coloured dot that indicates a low water
level. These types of batteries need to be
replaced and should not be recharged or
jump started.
DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen
battery, in very cold weather conditions a
discharged battery may freeze.
DO NOT overcharge batteries, non-
automatic (manual) battery charger
models can overcharge a battery if left
connected for an extended period of time,
resulting in loss of water and creation of
hydrogen gas.
ALWAYS follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when charging a battery
without removable caps (low maintenance
battery).
ALWAYS determine the battery voltage
by referring to the vehicle or equipment
owner’s manual and make sure it
matches the DC output voltage shown on
the charger nameplate.
ALWAYS ensure the polarity of the
charger and the battery match to avoid
damage to the battery and charger.
ALWAYS locate the power cable so that
it cannot be stepped on, present a trip
hazard or be subjected to damage or
stress.
ALWAYS keep the charger’s DC and AC
cables away from any exposed moving
parts of the vehicle including fan belts, fan
blade and alternator.
ALWAYS avoid the radiator cooling fan.
Automatic fans on some cars may start
up without the engine running. With no
prior warning.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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ALWAYS disconnect the charger before
starting the engine, this charger does not
have an engine starting feature.
ALWAYS use insulated/non-conducting
tools to remove cell caps or when
disconnecting a battery.
ALWAYS keep ames, matches, lighters,
cigarettes or other ignition sources away
from the battery.
ALWAYS make sure the chargers
crocodile clips make good contact with
the battery terminals, twist or rock them
back and forth several times to ensure a
good contact is achieved.
ALWAYS ensure the second crocodile
clip connection is made away from the
battery. See Operating Instructions
(Page 6 Step 3).
ALWAYS plug the charger into an
electrical outlet after all connections have
been made. See Operating Instructions
(Page 6 Step 1).
ALWAYS remove the ground terminal
(negative terminal connected to the cars
frame) from the battery rst. If the battery
is to be removed from the vehicle for
charging.
ALWAYS exercise caution when using
metal tools on or near a battery. A metal
tool touching both battery terminals
simultaneously or a positive terminal and
a metal car part will create a short circuit
that will spark, possibly causing a battery
explosion. Do not drop a metal tool on to
a battery.
ALWAYS add distilled water to each cell
until the battery acid covers the plates
before connecting the charger this helps
to purge excess gas from the battery.
ALWAYS ensure the area is well
ventilated before and during the charging
process. Never charge in an enclosed or
restricted area.
ALWAYS locate the charger as far away
from the battery as the DC cables permit.
ALWAYS follow other manufacturer’s
recommendations in conjunction with your
chargers instructions.
ALWAYS read all instructions and
caution markings on: (1) charger, (2)
battery, (3) any related product being
used in the charging process. Follow the
recommended rate of charge and any
other instructions provided.
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Power supply voltage: AC 220~240V
50Hz
Output voltage: DC 6V/12V
Battery capacity: 9Ah - 112Ah
Maximum output: 8Amp / 140W
Power cable length: 1.6metres
Battery leads length: 1.4 metres
Charging current:
High rate: 5.6 Adc / 8 Amps RMS
Low rate: 2.8 Adc / 4 Amps RMS
Specications
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PLEASE NOTE:
This charger is NOT
suitable for AGM or EFB
batteries mainly used with
start/stop technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MODEL TYPES some chargers o󰀨er
a dual rate of charge which is marked
clearly on their front panel. Use the
high rate setting for normal charging
and the low rate for slow or overnight
charging of automobile batteries.
AC POWER FAILURE the battery
will not discharge back through the
charger if the AC power is turned o󰀨.
NEW DRY CHARGED BATTERIES
require a conditioning charge after
being lled with electrolyte. Follow
the battery manufacturer’s charging
instructions.
Incorrect use or tampering with this
product may result in a risk of electrical
shock or a re hazard. Which could result
in death, a serious injury, shock or burns.
DO NOT attempt to operate a battery
charger if it appears to be damaged in
any way.
DO NOT use the charger in damp or wet
conditions.
DO NOT expose the charger to rain,
snow, water, gas, oil, etc.
DO NOT modify any part of this charger
or its circuitry.
DO NOT use on 110 volt power supplies
this charger is for use on a nominal 240
volt circuit.
DO NOT use this charger to supply low-
voltage power for applications other than
battery charging. It is not intended or
designed for such use.
DO NOT use this charger with a fuse
of the incorrect rating the BS approved
plug should be tted with 3amp fuse for
charging applications.
ALWAYS disconnect the charger from the
wall socket by removing the plug, do not
pull on the power cord.
ALWAYS inspect the AC and DC cables
for any breaks or splits in their insulation
at regular intervals.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
■ALWAYS unplug the charger from
the mains outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
■ALWAYS take this charger to a
qualied service engineer when a
repair or service is required. Incorrect
carried out repairs may result in a risk
of electric shock or re.
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Operating Instructions
Please read the technical data
on the front of these instructions
for the maximum battery capacity
recommended for use with this
charger. Using this product with
batteries smaller than this capacity
may lead to damage to your battery.
If you have a maintenance free/
sealed battery it is not necessary
to carry out the following checks.
Carefully remove all the caps from
each battery cell and ensure the
liquid is at the recommended level.
Top up with distilled or de-ionised
water if required (Always wear
protective gloves as this liquid is
corrosive). Tap water should not be
used under any circumstances. Allow
time for any gases to escape before
replacing the caps.
Step 1 Switch O󰀨 Power
Make sure the AC power cord is
unplugged from the mains before
connecting the charger to the battery.
Step 2 Red Positive
Connect the RED (+ POSITIVE) clip
to the positive post of the battery.
All car batteries have a “+” sign
stamped near the positive terminal
post.
Step 3 Black Negative
Next connect the BLACK
(- NEGATIVE) charger clip onto a
non-painted metal bracket or bolt
head as far away from an installed
car battery as possible. This will
reduce the risk of sparks from
occurring near the battery, which
can cause an explosion.
For batteries removed from the
vehicle, place the black clip directly
onto the negative terminal post
(marked with a “-” symbol).
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Step 4 Setting the Charger
Voltage Switch
Set the 6V/12V switch to the
voltage of the battery.
Ampere Switch
Set the High/Low switch for the
desired charge rate,
- 4 Amps (slow charge)
- 8 Amps (fast charge).
Step 5 Turning the charger on
Plug the power cable in to the mains
to activate the charger. Allow the
correct amount of time to pass until
the voltage gauge shows the correct
readings (see your owners vehicle
manual).
Voltage gauge showing low charge
6V gauge showing FULL charge
12V gauge showing FULL charge
Step 6 Disconnecting
Unplug the charger from the mains
before removing it from the battery.
Remove the Black (- Negative)
connector of the charger rst and
then the Red (+ Positive).
The charger can also be used
as a battery tester to check on
the batteries voltage when NOT
connected to AC 230V mains power.
Simply connect the red and black
clips to the appropriate battery
terminals to read the current charge.
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12V mode
charge
indication
6V mode
charge
indication
Battery Maintenance
Please check your battery regularly
throughout the year and especially
in the winter. Faulty cells can cause
problems with your battery, check the
cells with a hydrometer, if any cell is
reading lower than the others it can
indicate a faulty cell. If this is the case
have your battery checked, as you
may need a new battery. It is possible
that a battery may appear at when
it could simply be a loose connection
of the battery terminals. Check the
terminals and tighten if necessary then
check the battery again.

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