Optimate 1 duo User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: Read completely

before charging

MODE D’EMPLOI

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l’appareil

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ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

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di utilizzare l’apparecchio

1 x 12V / 12.8V

STD / AGM / GEL / LiFePO4

2 - 20Ah

+ -

AC: 100 – 240VAC 50-60Hz

0.19A @ 100V / 0.12A @ 240V

DC: 12V 0.6V

Automatic charger for 12V lead-acid & 12.8V LiFePO4

batteries • Chargeur automatique pour batteries 12V

plomb-acide & 12.8V LiFePO4 •Cargador automático para

baterías 12V plomo-ácido & 12.8V LiFePO4• Automatische

Ladegerät für 12V Blei-Säure & 12.8V LiFePO4• Batterien

Caricabatterie automatico per batterie 12V piombo-

acido & 12.8V LiFePO4 • Automatische onderhoudslader

voor 12V Loodzuur-/12,8 Lithium accu’s • Automatisk

underhållsladdare för 12 V batterisyra-/12,8 V Lithium

batterier • АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЕ ЗАРЯДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

ДЛЯ 12В СВИНЦОВО-КИСЛОТНЫХ / 12,8В ЛИТИЙ-ЖЕЛЕЗО-

ФОСФАТНЫХ • Automatická Údržbová nabÍječka pro 12V

olovo-kyselinové / 12.8V Lithiové 0

DUO

MODEL: TM402-D, TM404-D

4 STEPS

13.6V

14.4V

1 2 3 4

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

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gebruik

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DUO

AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID / 12.8V LITHIUM

(LIFEPO4) BATTERIES FROM 2Ah TO 20Ah, AS FOUND IN:

DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, other Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children without supervision.

SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near

batteries. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery

connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with

soap and water. Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a

copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent. Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good,

undamaged condition. If the cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the

manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid danger. Protect your

charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or

internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure

to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing

holes provided in the enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.

EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS: Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the penetration of liquid into the electronic components,

connectors or plugs,is not covered by warranty.

BATTERY CONNECTIONS: 2 interchangeable connection sets are available, supplied with the charger is a set of battery clips for charging the

battery off-vehicle, the other connection set comes with metal eyelet lugs for permanent connection to the battery posts, and re-sealable weatherproof

cap on the connector that connects to the charger output cable. This connection set allows easy and sure connection of the charger to maintain the

battery on-vehicle. The resealable weatherproof cap is designed to protect the connector from dirt and damp whenever the charger is not attached.

Consult a professional service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Secure the connector with weatherproof cap so

that it cannot foul any moving part of the vehicle or the cable can be pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuse in the eyelets connection

set protects the battery against such accidental shorting across positive and negative conductors. Replace any burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse

of 15A rating.

CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY

1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.

2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be safely and securely

positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following order:

First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive),

then connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from

the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.

3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the battery: RED clamp

to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the connections are firm and secure. Good

contact is important.

4. If the battery is deeply discharged, remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery

attempt.

Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has

filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to

the others (for example, with white matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the

battery, have the battery professionally assessed.

5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer’s safety and operational instructions carefully. If applicable,

carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.

USING THE OPTIMATE 1 DUO: PROCEEDING TO CHARGE

AC SUPPLY: GLOBAL 100-240Vac 50-60Hz.

For safety reasons, the OptiMate output will only activate if a battery retaining at least 4V is connected.

VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES: Pay particularly close attention to the following which is especially important for

relatively small batteries such as those used on motorcycles, lawn tractors, jet-ski’s, snowmobiles and similar: A battery left

deep-discharged for an extended period may develop permanent damage in one or more cells. Such batteries may heat up excessively

during high current charging.

Monitor the battery temperature during the first hour, then hourly there-after. Check for unusual signs, such as bubbling or leaking

electrolyte, heightened activity in one cell compared to others, or hissing sounds. If at any time the battery is uncomfortably hot to

touch or you notice any unusual signs, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER IMMEDIATELY.

ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY: The power converter switches to

ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of less than 0.5W, equivalent to power

consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power consumption depends on the current demand

of the battery and its connected vehicle / electronic circuitry. After the battery has been charged and the charger is in long term

maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power consumption is estimated to be 0.060 kWh or less

per day.

The LED indicators referred to below, and the clauses dealing with them, are sequenced as they may come on through the

course of the program.

LED #1 - Power on. Confirms AC power supply to the charger.

For safety reasons, the OptiMate output will only activate if a battery retaining at least 4V is connected.

No charging following connection to a battery -voltage below 4V or wrong output connections. Swap around to activate output.

LED #2 - Charge and charge verification

STEP1: LOW VOLT SAVE (from 4V) to 8.8V (LED #2 flashing) : Current is limited to 200mA so that the battery may

gently recover to a safe voltage level of 8.8 Volts, after which current up to 0.6A is delivered in pulses to prepare the battery

to accept normal charge. Charge time: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 2 hours.

STEP2: CHARGE: The BULK CHARGE stage ( LED #2) delivers a constant current of about 0.6 Amps maximum into the battery,

up to a voltage of 14.2 -14.5V.

STEP3 : VERIFICATION: For 30 minutes the program verifies the charge level. If the battery requires further charging the

programme reverts to BULK CHARGE for brief periods, delivering a variable current pulse to the battery. These reversions

may occur as many times as is necessary to reduce the battery’s current demand below 200mA at 13.6V (which is

consistent with a battery that has accepted as much charge as its basic condition allows). See expected Charging time

below.

NOTE: For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 24 hours, after which the program advances to STEP4.

LED# 3 - STEP4 : Voltage retention tests alternating half-hourly with battery maintenance

Voltage retention test - NO CHARGE CURRENT is delivered for up to 30 minutes or until the voltage drops below 13.3V.

Maintenance - float charge at a safe voltage limit of 13.6V and up to 0.6A is available .

The battery can draw current as required to support small loads and counter self-discharge. Maintenance and voltage retention

test periods continue alternating half-hourly until the battery is disconnected.

Battery problems / not charging :

1. LED #3 will not light or LED#2 and #3 alternate every 1-2 seconds: the battery may be unable to accept or hold sufficient

charge, or, in the case of a battery still connected to the vehicle’s wiring system, it may be signaling a loss of current through

deteriorated wiring or a degraded switch or contact, or in-circuit current-consuming accessories. Disconnect OptiMate from

LED #1 LED #2 LED #3

AUTOMATIC

MAINTENANCE

CHARGER

AC supply and the battery, then :

a) if still connected to vehicle wiring, remove the battery from the vehicle, inspect and if the battery appears physically

undamaged, then for 1 hour, allow for the voltage to recover.

b) if the battery is in a very cold environment, move the battery where temperature is at least 15°C (60°F) and then for 1 hour (or

up to 24 hours if the battery was stored below freezing ) allow the battery to warm up naturally.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WARM THE BATTERY ARTIFICIALLY.

Then, reconnect OptiMate to the battery and then reconnect OptiMate to AC power. If the problem persists, read point 2 below.

2. This OptiMate charger's primary function is to charge and maintain batteries that are in good health or might have been mildly

over discharged. Go to www.optimate1.com and find the OptiMate battery saving charger model able to safely and correctly

recover a severely sulphated lead-acid battery or an OptiMate Lithium charger that can safely recover a lithium battery from

a severely discharged state.

Maintaining a battery for extended periods: The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is good, for months

at a time. At least once every two weeks, check that the connections between the charger and battery are secure, and, in the case of

batteries with filler caps on each cell, disconnect the battery from the charger, check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary, top

up the cells (with distilled water, NOT acid), then reconnect. When handling batteries or in their vicinity, always take care to observe

the SAFETY WARNINGS above.

Charging time: The time required for the OptiMate 1 DUO to complete a charge on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery is

roughly equal to 1.5x the battery’s Ah rating, so a 14Ah battery should take no more than about 21 hours to progress to Step 3.

Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

TecMate (International) SA, Sint-Truidensesteenweg 252, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this

product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three years from date of purchase at retail

against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation

of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase (see NOTE), transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its

authorized representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the