Niche C-BCH-0005 User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
LCD SMART BATTERY
CHARGER & ENGINE START
12V SELECTABLE 2A/5A/10A/20A
ENGINE START 50A
C-BCH-0005

■ Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery
is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal battery operation. For
this reason, it is of the utmost importance
that you follow the instructions each time
you use the charger.
■ To reduce the risk of battery explosion,
please follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend
to use with this unit. Review all cautionary
markings on these products and the engine.
■ Read all instructions before operating the
product. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in an electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions...........3
LCD Display and
Button Diagram..................10
Charging
Instructions................................11
Operating the
Engine Start Mode.......12
Reconditioning
the Battery....................................13
Troubleshooting................14
Maintenance..............................14
Technical Data.......................15
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please
read and save these instructions.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
■ DO NOT expose the charger to rain or snow. DO NOT submerge the charger
in water or use it when it is wet.
■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may increase the risk of a fire, an electric shock, or an injury.
■ Pull the cord by the plug rather than by the cord when disconnecting the unit
from the power source.
■ DO NOT operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug, replace the cord
or plug immediately.
■ DO NOT operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway. Damage to the power cable, the
device or the charging cable increases the risk of an electrical shock. For
inspection and repair, take the charger to a qualified technician.
■ DO NOT disassemble the charger. Incorrect assembly could result in an
electrical shock or fire.
■ To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce risk.
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WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the
utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the
charger.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
■ Consider having another person close by when working with a lead-acid
battery.
■ Have plenty of fresh water and soap in case battery acid encounters eyes,
skin or clothing.
■ Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working with a battery.
■ If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters the eye(s), flood eye(s) with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and get immediate medical attention.
■ Never smoke or allow a spark or a flame in the vicinity of a vehicle battery,
engine, or a battery charger.
■ Take precautionary measures to avoid dropping a metal tool onto a battery.
It is possible that it will spark, or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts that may cause an explosion.
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■ Remove personal metal items such as rings, watches, bracelets, and
necklaces when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can
produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal, causing a severe burn.
■ Use charger for charging a lead-acid battery only. DO NOT use the
charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage property.
■ Never charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE:
■ If a battery needs to be removed from the vehicle, make sure that the
grounded terminal is removed from the battery first. In order to avoid
causing an arc, ensure that all accessories in the vehicle are turned off.
■ Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the area when the battery is
being charged.
■ Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion away from the eyes.
■ Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruction manual for all specific charging
instructions.
■ Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the owner’s vehicle
manual. DO NOT use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches
the output voltage rating of the charger.
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CHARGER LOCATION:
■ Place charger as far away from the battery as the DC cable permits.
■ DO NOT place a charger directly above a battery that is being charged.
Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
■ DO NOT operate charger in an area with restricted ventilation.
■ DO NOT set the battery on top of the charger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS:
■ To connect or disconnect the output clips safely, first turn off the battery
charger, second unplug the AC cord from the electrical outlet, and finally
connect or disconnect the DC output clips.
■ Attach the clips to the battery and to the chassis as indicated in steps (e)
and (f) on pages 7-8, and (b) through (d) on pages 8-9.
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS
INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a. Position AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, the door,
or any moving engine part.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury
to persons.
c. Check the polarity of the battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery posts
usually have a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
d. Determine which battery post is grounded/connected to the chassis. In most
vehicles, the negative post is grounded to the chassis, follow step (e). If the
positive post is grounded follow step (f).
e. For negative grounded vehicles, connect the POSITIVE (red) clip from
the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded battery post.
Connect the NEGATIVE (black) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block
away from the battery. DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, a fuel line, or
to any sheet-metal body part. Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part of
the frame or to the engine block.
f. For positive grounded vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (black) clip from
the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded battery post.
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Connect the POSITIVE (red) clip to the vehicle chassis or to the engine block
away from the battery. DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, to a fuel line,
or to any sheet-metal body part. Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part
of the frame or to the engine block.
g. Plug the AC cord from the charger into the electrical outlet.
h. When disconnecting the charger, turn off the charger first, disconnect the
AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, and lastly, remove the clip
from the battery terminal.
i. See operating instructions for information on charging duration.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a. Check the polarity of the battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery posts
usually have a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
b. Attach a 6-gauge AWG insulated battery cable that is at least 60 cm (24 inch)
long to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
c. Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of
the battery.
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d. Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery
as possible, then connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clip to the free end
of the cable connected to the NEGATIVE terminal.
e. DO NOT face the battery when making the final connection.
f. Plug the AC cord from the charger into the electrical outlet.
g. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of the
connecting procedure. Also break the first connection while as far away from
the battery as physically possible.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance
should be safely disposed.
Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord,
plug and enclosure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until
it has been repaired.
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LCD DISPLAY & BUTTON DIAGRAM
CHARGING A BATTERY:
1. Ensure that the polarity connection is correct
before plugging the AC cord into the electrical
outlet.
a. Position the red clip on the POSITIVE post
connector.
b. Position the black clip on the NEGATIVE post
connector.
c. Plug the AC cord into the electrical outlet.
d. If the charger is connected incorrectly and there
is reverse polarity or a short circuit is detected,
Cold mode indicator
Battery voltage/
charging current
indicator
Voltage/amperage
unit indicator
Overheat indicator
Error indicator
Full charge
indicator
Timer unit indicator
Engine start
indicator
Battery charging
indicator
Clips indicator
Straight/wave line
Battery symbol
Engine start button
Charge button
Menu A/V/Recond
button
Charge Rate button
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the battery voltage or charging current indicator ( on diagram)
will display “Err”. Simultaneously the error indicator ( on diagram)
will be displayed, and a warning alarm will sound until the clips are
disconnected.
e. If steps 1a through 1c are connected correctly, the LCD panel will turn
on and display “0.0V” ( on diagram). The battery charging indicator
( on diagram) includes three parts, the clips ( on diagram), the
straight/wave line ( on diagram) and the battery symbol ( on
diagram). As the LCD display panel shows “0.0V”, the battery indicator will
also display the clamps, the straight line only, and the battery symbol.
f. The voltage/amperage unit indicator ( on diagram) will display
depending on the setting.
g. Press the charge button ( on diagram) on the control panel. The LCD
screen will display the output current that is charging the battery.
i. During charging the clips ( on diagram) will remain on the display,
the straight line ( on diagram) will flash, the battery symbol ( on
diagram) will flash, and the battery bars will increase as the voltage
goes up.
ii. If the battery voltage detected is below 7.3V, “LO” will be displayed on
the battery voltage or charging current indicator ( on diagram) and a
warning alarm will sound.
h. The default charging current is 10A. The charging current can be changed
by pressing the charge rate button ( on diagram) on the control panel.
The options are: 2A – maintain, 5A - slow charge, 10A – fast charge, and
20A – rapid charge.
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i. IMPORTANT: When the internal battery charger temperature is ≥ 108°C ±
5°C, the LCD screen will display the overheat indicator ( on diagram).
The charger will automatically decrease the charging current to cool
down. When the internal temperature drops below 80°C ± 5°C, the charger
will return to the charge rate that it was previously charging at.
j. The charger will detect its internal temperature before connecting with
the battery. If the temperature is below 0°C the cold mode indicator
( on diagram) will be displayed, and the battery charger will be in
cold mode.
k. When the battery is completely charged the full indicator ( on diagram)
will be displayed on the screen. The charger will automatically output a
trickle charge of about 0.3A to maintain the battery.
OPERATING THE ENGINE START MODE
2. Press the engine start ( on diagram) on the control panel. The engine
start indicator ( on diagram) will be displayed, as will the timer unit
indicator ( on diagram). There will be a ninety second countdown on the
LCD panel, the charger will have a charging current of 20A max to charge
the battery. During these ninety seconds, the user can attempt to crank the
engine and the charger will provide a max of 50A (peak current) to help
start the engine. After the countdown is complete, the charger will exit this
mode and display the full indicator “FULL” on the panel. The charger will
automatically output a trickle charge of about 0.3A to maintain the battery.
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RECONDITIONING THE BATTERY
3. Periodic reconditioning is recommended to maintain the battery’s optimum
performance. Battery reconditioning sends a series of electrical pulses
to break up the lead sulfate crystals and turns them into useful battery
electrolytes.
a. Ensure the battery charger is connected to the battery correctly as
outlined in steps 1a through 1e on pages 10-11.
b. Press the Menu A/V/Recond button ( on diagram) on the control
display to choose the recondition mode. The “Batt Recond” indicator
( on diagram) will be displayed on the LCD display. The straight/wave
line ( on diagram), the clips ( on diagram) and the battery symbol
( on diagram) will all be flashing, as the reconditioning mode is
operating.
c. During the battery reconditioning mode, the charger will output
14.5V 0.4A pulse charges in intervals, 0.3 seconds charging, 1.2 seconds
off, 0.3 seconds charging, 1.2 seconds off etc. The battery charger will
continue in the battery reconditioning mode for two hours, after which the
charger will automatically auto-select back to normal charging mode.
d. If five cycles of battery reconditioning does not improve the battery
performance, discontinue, and recycle the battery.
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING if the battery charger is not charging:
a. Make sure all connections are secured.
b. Ensure that the AC cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
c. Confirm charger cables are installed with the correct polarity connections,
and that all connections are clean and tight.
d. With the AC power removed and the engine off, check the charge level of
the battery with a DC meter or tester.
e. Take the battery to a qualified technician to ensure that the battery state of
charge has not fallen below the voltage level where it is too low to charge.
5. MAINTENANCE:
a. When not in use, store the battery charger in a clean, dry, and secured
location – out of reach of children.
b. Coil up cords when not in use.
c. Clean the case and cords with a slightly damp cloth.
d. Clean any corrosion from the clips with a solution of water and
baking soda.
e. Examine the cords, and the unit for any damage after every use,
and replace if necessary.
WARNING: ALL OTHER SERVICE TO THE BATTERY
CHARGER SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN ONLY.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience of
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This product should not be disposed with other household wastes.
This product requires separate disposal collection for electrical and
electronic equipment.
Input Voltage 110-120VAC or 220-240VAC, 60Hz
Output Voltage 12V
Efficiency >75%
Charging Voltage MODE in Normal Temperature 14.3V±0.2V
MODE in Cold Temperature 14.7V±0.2V
Charging Current 2A/5A/10A/20A, 50A engine start
Activated Voltage 7.3V
Back Drain Current <5mA
Environment Temp -20°C to +50°C
Battery Types 12V lead-acid batteries
(WET, MF, AGM and GEL)
Ingress Protection IP20
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