HTRONIC AL 600 compact User manual

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Automatic charger AL 600 compact
Before using the device, please consider the instructions in this manual.
It is required by la that e give you important instructions for your o n safety and make you
a are of ho you can avoid damage to people, the device and other facilities.
If this manual is not taken into consideration, the manufacturer is not liable for any damage that
results from negligence or deliberate disregard of the manual.
Danger during charger operation
The charger is produced according to the state of the art and approved safety-related regulations.
Ho ever, in case of maloperation or misuse, there is the threat to
-physical condition and life of the user or third parties,
-the charger and equipment of the operator.
Every person ho deals ith the set-up, operation, maintenance and Servicing of the charger, must
be either accordingly qualified, acquire or have kno ledge in handling chargers and consider this
manual in detail.
Errors affecting safety must be avoided and if necessary fixed immediately.
To ensure safe operation, the operator must consider the safety instructions and arnings included
in the manual.
Intended use
The device is designed for automatic charge and buffering of lead batteries ith 2, 6 or 12V
terminal tension. A sliding s itch carries out the set-up of the battery voltage.
Possible battery types are lead-gel, lead-fleece or lead-acid-batteries.
Primary batteries (zinc-carbon, alkaline, etc.) or other battery types must not be plugged in or
charged.
Another mode of operation other than the one specified is not allo ed and results in the damage of
the product.
In addition, this is linked ith dangers, such as short-circuit, firing, electric shock etc.
Specifications
The I-U-charging concept charges the lead-battery ith constant current of 600 mA (0,6A) until the
end of charge voltage is reached for the respective battery.
The charger recognises this and s itches to constant current in order to adjust the charging current
do n (Maintenance charger). The battery charger is therefore maintained at an ideal level.
As a result, the battery can be plugged into the charger for a longer period of time. This is the
reason hy this device is suitable for “over intering”. The luminous display on the charger al ays
gives information on the current operating status.
The plug charger is protected against overcharge and short-term short-circuit (<1min.). The polarity
on the charging output must be taken into consideration. A protective circuit avoids charging in case
of incorrect poling that could destroy the battery as ell as the charger. Incorrect poling ill be
indicated by a red light. The connection is carried out by marked battery terminal clamps. By means
of safety s itching the charging clamps conduct no electric charge as long as they are not connected
to a battery. It is therefore not possible to measure the current on the open charging clamps.

Note!
As for safety, this device has left the factory in a faultless condition.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure a safe operation, the user must consider the safety
instructions and arnings included in this manual.
Operating conditions
The charger may only be connected and used in ell-ventilated, dry interiors as ell as only in a
small alternate current voltage of 230V/50 Hz.
The position of operation is optional.
The permissible ambient temperature must not exceed 50°C during operation.
Ventilation slots or vents avoid the increase of operating temperature and must not be blocked or
covered. Especially easily inflammable materials as ell as inflammable matter, cleaning cloths or
paper, must therefore be kept a ay from the device.
The device should be kept in dry and clean spaces. If condensation ater is formed, a period
of acclimatisation of 2 hours maximum must be accounted for.
Never use the device outdoors or in humid spaces.
The device must be protected from humidity, splash ater and impact of heat.
The device may only be charged ith 2-6-12 voltage lead-accumulators.
• Never charge frozen batteries, allo for heating to room temperature.
• Never charge batteries in a boat or atercraft.
• Take the battery out of the boat or atercraft before charging.
In case of misuse (e.g. incorrect battery type or too long polarity reversal.) the battery can be
overcharged or damaged. In the orst case, the battery can explode and can cause considerable
damage.
Keep the transmitters (mobile phones, transmitters for modelling etc.) a ay from the charger since
the incoming sender radiation can result in the failure of the charging device or destruction of the
charger and therefore the batteries. Never connect your charger ith the mains voltage if it is
taken from a cold into a arm space. The condensation that is brought about may destroy or cause
an electric shock under unfavourable conditions. Let the device adjust do n to room temperature.
Never store the lead batteries next to the heat source or the open fire.
The device must not be used in connection ith easily inflammable and combustible fluids.
Chargers and accessories must be kept a ay from children. This is no toy.
In commercial spaces the precaution measures for accidents of the assembly of the government
safety organisation for electric equipment and operating resources must be considered.
In schools, formation facilities, hobby and self-help shop the use of chargers and accessories must
be supervised by trained personnel in a responsible ay.
Never use the components in an environment that contain or may contain inflammable gases, smoke
or dust. If the device needs repair, only original accessories may be used.
The use of different accessories can cause damage to person and property.
A repair of the device may only be carried out by a tradesman.
The device must be separated from the supply voltage.

Detach the battery first and only then interrupt the operating voltage.
When using products that get in touch ith electric charge, the valid VDE-regulations, especially
VDE 0100, VDE 0550/0551, VDE 0700, VDE 0711 and VDE 0860 must be complied ith.
Before opening the device, pull out or secure the mains plug first so the device is dead.
If the existing manual does not clarify electric properties for the non-commercial end consumer, a
tradesman must be asked for advice.
Ask a qualified person for advice if you are in doubt about the mode of operation or the safety of
the product.
. Generally, check if this product is basically appropriate for the intended use, before using the
device. If in doubt, take the user manual into consideration of the respective product (e.g. the
product/ vehicle to be charged or the specifications of the battery manufacturer).
Please consider that operation and connection faults are beyond our sphere of influence.
Understandably, e cannot assume liability for defects resulting from this.
Safety instructions
For reasons of safety and approval (CE) arbitrary rebuilding and/ or modification of the product is
not allo ed.
• The device must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, strong vibrations or strong mechanic
demands. This ill damage the product.
• Handle the product carefully, thrusts, blo s and dropping from even little height ill cause
damage. A faulty device must no longer be used and must therefore be disposed of.
• Use the device only for designated lead batteries.
• Do not leave packaging lying around; It can become a dangerous toy for children. Danger of
suffocation!
• This product is not meant for playing, it must be kept a ay from children. Children are not able to
estimate the danger hen dealing ith electric devices.
Before initial operation:
Before each initial operation, check the charger as ell as its leads for damages.
Do not start using the device under any circumstances if the protecting insulation of the mains or
charger leads is damaged (squashed, ripped do n or ripped off).
Never ork ith the charger in spaces or unfavourable environment conditions that contain or may
contain inflammable gases, smoke or dust.
Never cover ventilation slots or containers. Do not place the device near hot air sources such as
radiators or similar. Do not expose the device to sunlight, strong dust formation, mechanic
vibrations or thrusts. Do not use the device near or on easily inflammable materials. If necessary,
use an appropriate non-inflammable basis (e.g. a big, thick all tile or flagstone).
Do not place or guide the mains or charger leads near inflammable materials.
Ensure that no inflammable objects ( ood, cloths, cleaning rags or similar) are placed near the
device. The mains or charger leads must not be modified, extended or shortened. In addition, the
leads must neither be bent, squashed nor be guided through square-edged parts.
Current conducting cables or leads that are connected ith the device, must be checked for
insulation faults such as points of rupture, squashing or bending before and after using the device.

In case of fault detection (damage) of the cable, the device must be disposed of immediately.
Only start using the device outside of the vehicle. Ensure that a secure and stable connection is
established hen connecting the battery charging clamps.
Operating note
The device heats up hen operating. Ensure enough ventilation. The case must not be covered.
Never charge lead batteries in a closed container. When charging sufficient ventilation must be
ensured and open fire must be avoided. When charging there may be the danger of explosive gas
formation. Keep a ay from children.
Before charging batteries ith liquid acid, open the closing plug of the individual cells. Air the
battery case for 2 minutes so inflammable gases can volatilise. Check the liquid level hen
charging and, if necessary, refill it. In addition, check the liquid regularly in case of longer charging
time (hibernation). Use safety goggles.
Do not spill lead-acid-batteries. Avoid any kind of contact ith the battery liquid since it can cause
serious burns. In case of contact, ash off the contact spot (skin, clothes etc.) immediately ith
plenty of ater to dissolve the battery acid. Al ays see a doctor in case of skin contact. Keep
recharging lead-acid-batteries from time to time, at least every 3 months, if stored for a longer
period of time to prevent deep discharge. Never bypass the battery contacts. When connecting the
batteries, it is necessary to consider the polarity and the charging instructions of the respective
battery manufacturer.
Charging
First of all, set up the cell voltage at the back of the device (2V/6V or 12V).
Laden
• Place the charger in a mains socket (230 V~). The green LED “net” lights up if there
is a mains voltage.
• Connect the battery ith the correct polarity. Red polarity clamp on positive pole, black polarity
clamp on negative pole. The charging process starts automatically. The yello charging display
“charge” is lit up as long as a charge current flo s.
• If the red display „reverse polarity“ lights up, check the polarity of the battery terminal
clamps immediately and change them.
Attention! Stop the charging process in case of defective battery.
Signs of a defective battery:
- Smell of gas in the room
-Different temperatures of individual cells hen touching the battery
-Mechanic and thermal deformation of the battery case or charger.
-Different liquid level in the cells or liquid leakage.
Disconnection of charging process
The charger is provided ith an automatic s itch-off control that ends the charging process
automatically once the charging end voltage is reached and s itches automatically to the
conservation-charging mode. The yello charging display s itches off in the conservation-charging
mode or if the charge current falls under 80mA.

The device is characterised by the follo ing properties:
• short-circuit and reverse-polarity protection
• Constant charging end voltage
• No charging if battery is connected ith reverse-polarity
• Charging is only carried out if the battery is connected correctly
• Visual display, for net, charging and reverse-polarity
This article as verified according to the EG-regulation (89/336/EWG (EMVG as of 09/11/1992,
electromagnetic compatibility) and complies ith the legal regulations. Any modification of
connection or use of other accessories other than the ones specified, terminates the approval.
As opposed to common chargers, the charge current of this automatic charger does not represent a
precise value and depends on various factors. This includes e.g. the charge condition of the battery,
the battery age, the battery type or capacity. In addition, it is important ho much the battery as
discharged before. If the battery as extracted a lot of current, a high initial charge current ill take
place at the beginning (max. 0,6 A) that ill diminish after a short time. This means ith increasing
voltage of the battery, the charge current decreases.
The follo ing graph demonstrates this behaviour.
Charging curve AL 600 time
The charging time, until the charging end voltage is reached, depends on several parameters, e.g.
• the capacity (Ah, the bigger the longer the charging time)
• the battery type
• the charging condition of the battery (full, partly charged, flat),
• the ambience temperature
• the general condition (age) of the battery.
The charging time is based on the above parameters and can roughly be calculated according to the
follo ing formula (for a rough time estimation):
Capacity of the battery in Ah
Charging time (in hours [h]) = ------- x 1,4
Charge current 0,6A
Example: Lead-gel-battery 12 Ah, flat
12 Ah --------x 1,4, the charging time amounts 0,6 A to approx. 28 h
To ards the end of the charging process (battery is full), the yello LED “loading” usually
s itches off. Older or high-capacity batteries may sho an extremely high self-discharge (approx.
1% of the battery capacity) and the plug connector may not recognize this elevated conservation
charge current as a completed charging cycle (yello LED-display is not s itched off). In this case
the plug connector orks as a buffer to compensate the self-discharge of the battery.
Generally, as for more recent batteries, the LED s itches off once the battery if fully charged.
Batteries of different capacities can be charged, bigger batteries have a longer charging time
hereas smaller batteries have a shorter one. As far as the charging process is concerned,
it does not make any difference hether the battery is partly or fully discharged.
The batteries may also remain connected to the charger, the ambience temperature should not

exceed approx. 50 °C. If by accident the battery is poled incorrectly then being connected to the
charger, this ill be signaled by a red LED “reverse poled” and the charge current ill be s itched
off automatically.
Note
• When charging batteries it is necessary to ensure that the connection of the batteries are correctly
poled.
• Never deep charge the batteries to avoid damage of the batteries.
• During the charging process ensure that the room is sufficiently ventilated.
• Open the cell plug of the lead-acid batteries (if available).
• Check the acid level of the lead-acid battery before charging.
• Check the acid level from time to time hen charging for a longer period of time.
• Avoid open fire, open light and sparks near the charging batteries (danger of explosion through
oxyhydrogen gas).
• It is necessary to consider .the charging instructions of the respective battery manufacturers
(mostly printed on the battery).
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Specifications
Charging end voltage: 2,3 Volt/6,9 Volt/13,8 Volt
Max. charge current: 0,6 Ampere
Operating voltage: 230 Volt / 50 Hz
Measurements: 90 x 56 x 60 mm
If it is to be assumed that an operation free of risks is no longer possible, the evice must be s itched
off immediately and it must be ensured that it cannot be s itched on accidentally.
This applies:
• if the device sho s visible damages
• if the device is no longer operational
• if components of the device are loose or disconnected.
• if the connecting cables sho visible damages.
If the device needs repair,
If the device needs repair, only original accessories may be used.
The use of different accessories can cause damage to person and property.
A repair of the device may only be carried out by a tradesman.
We issue a 2-years guarantee. The guarantee includes free defect elimination that can be linked to
defective material or fabrication defects, further claims are excluded.
We do not assume neither arranty nor liability for damages or secondary damage in relation to this

product. We reserve the right to repair, touching up, supply of components or reimbursement of the
purchase price. If the follo ing criteria are complied ith a repair ill be carried out or the
arranty claim expires.
Warranty claim:
The retailer/ manufacturer here the device as acquired, offers a arranty of 2 years since
handover for material and manufacturing of the product.
In case of defect, the purchaser has only the right to supplementary performance.
The supplementary performance includes either rectification or the supply of a replacement
product. Exchanged devices or components become property of the retailer/ manufacturer.
The purchaser must immediately notify the retailer of the defects. The evidence of the arranty
claim must be provided ith a proper proof purchase (bill or invoice).
Defects caused by misuse, incorrect connection, use of components from different manufacturers,
normal astage, use of force, o n repair attempts or modifications to the device, leads or clamps,
modification to the connection, defects caused by disregard of the manual or outside influences,
hen connecting to an incorrect voltage or type of current, mal-operation or defects through
negligent use, all of this is not covered by the arranty or the arranty claim expires.
Environmental protection notes:
This product must not be disposed of through normal household aste at the end of its durability,
but handed in at a collecting point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. This is sho n
by the picture on the product, the manual or the packaging. The materials are recyclable according
to its labeling.
By means of its reuse, the material recycling or other types of recycling of old devices, they make
an important contribution to the environmental protection.
Disposal of used batteries/chargers!
As an end consumer you are obliged by la (battery regulation) to return all used batteries and
chargers, a disposal through household aste is not permitted.
Toxic batteries/chargers are characterized ith appropriate symbols pointing out the interdiction of
the disposal through household aste. The designations for the decisive heavy metal are: Cd =
Cadmium, Hg =mercury, Pb =lead. All of your used batteries/chargers can be handed in
free of charge at the collecting points of your local authorities or any here here batteries/chargers
are sold. You comply ith the legal obligations and contribute to the environmental protection.
This user manual is a publication of H-Tronic
GmbH, Industriegebiet Dienhof 11, 92242
Hirschau.
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