Optimate GOLD Series User manual

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Automatic charger for 12V & 24V lead-acid batteries • Chargeur
automatique pour batteries 12V & 24V plomb-acide • Cargador automático
para baterías 12V & 24V plomo-ácido • Caricabatterie automatico per
batterie 12V piombo-acido • Automatische Ladegerät für 12V
& 24V Blei-Säure Batterien • Automatische lader voor 12V & 24V loodzuur
accu’s • Automatisk diagnostisk laddare för 12V & 24V blybatterier
Автоматическое зарядное устройство для свинцово-кислотных аккумуляторов
12В и 24 В • 12Vおよび24V鉛バッテリー専用全自動充電器
MODEL: TM380 / TM381 / TM382
TM387 / TM388
AC: 100 – 240VAC 50-60Hz
0.36A @ 240VAC 0.92A @ 100VAC
DC: 72W12V 6A / 24V 3A
Thermally adjusted
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: Read completely
before charging.
MODE D’EMPLOI
IMPORTANT: à lire avant
d’utiliser l’appareil.
MODO DE EMPLEO
IMPORTANTE: a leer antes de
utilizar el aparato.
ANWENDUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN
WICHTIG: Vollständig vor der
Benutzung lesen.
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BELANGRIJK: Lees volledig voor
gebruik.
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
IMPORTANTE: da leggere prima
di utilizzare l’apparecchio.
INSTRUKTIONER
VIKTIGT: läs följande fullständiga
instruktioner för användningen
innan du använder laddaren
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ПРИМЕНЕНИЮ
ВАЖНО: Прочти полностью
перед использованием
1 x 12V : 6 - 240Ah
1 x 24V : 3 - 120AH
STD / AGM-MF / GEL / Ca-Ca
(max. Ah rating based on 48 hour charge).
+ -
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取扱説明書
重要：充電器をご使用になる前
に本書を必ず最後までお読み
ください。
12V
6A
/
24V
3A

LEDs / SELECT
State of Health / S.O.H.
ERROR! / Erreur! / ¡Error! / Fout! / Errore! / Fel! / Ошибка! / エ ラ ー！
12V
14.4V
14.7V
15.0V
28.8V
29.4V
30.0V
24V
24V
12V
12V
24V
Voltage selection error - Erreur de sélection de tension -
Error de selección de voltaje - Errore di selezione della
tensione - Spannungsauswahlfehler -
Spanningsselectiefout - Spänningsvalfel -
Ошибка выбора напряжения - 電圧選択エラー
12V
a
b
24V
12V 24V
12V 6A
24V 3A
GOLD
optimate1.com
/om6-1224v
AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
+ TESTER + MAINTAINER FOR
12V & 24V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
24-7
1
2
V
2
4
V
12V / 24V
Ca/Ca
24V
12V
12V
14.4V
14.7V
24V
28.8V
29.4V
12V 10A /24V 5A
3
4
5
1a 1b 286
7
12V
14.4V
14.7V
28.8V
29.4V
24V
24V
12V
12V
24V

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12V 6A / 24V 3A
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANADA & USA
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.THIS PORTION OF THE MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIMATE 6 12V-24V BATTERY CHARGER. IT IS OF
THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME, BEFORE USING THE CHARGER, YOU
READ AND EXACTLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Automatic charger for 12 & 24V lead-acid batteries
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
1. CAUTION : DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND.
2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
5. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result
in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used make sure that :
a) pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b) the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and
c) the conductor wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in the table below.
AC INPUT RATING IN AMPERES
Equal to or greater than But less than LENGTH OF CORD, FEET (m) AWG SIZE OF CORD
2A 3A 25 (17.6)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
18
18
14
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. Clean only with slightly moist, not wet, cloth. Do not use solvents.
10.WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer
and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on
these products and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS.
a) Someone should be within range of your voice OR close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
an eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical
part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches 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.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully
blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass
mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle or other user’s manual and BEFORE MAKING
THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO
CHARGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER. NOTE: This charger has an automatic
safety feature that will not allow charging if battery voltage exceeds 15V when 12V charging mode is
selected or battery voltage is below 18V if 24V charging is selected.
13. CHARGER LOCATION.
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface.
Do not place on plastic, leather or textile surface.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC
cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. However, should this happen, no damage will result to
the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start».
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).
NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the
battery has been inversely connected. Set charger switches to off position and/or remove AC cord from electrical outlet,
disconnect the battery clips, then reconnect correctly according to the instructions below.
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Position AC and DC cords so as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis
(as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + )
ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the
frame or engine block.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then
remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE
(NEG,N, -) post.
b) This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the
battery has been inversely connected. The charger does not allow charge current unless a voltage
of at least 2V is sensed for a 12V battery and 4V for a 24V battery.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d) Position yourself and free end of cables as far away from battery as possible. Then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection
while as far away from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
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12V
6A
/
24V
3A
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, 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. 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 dampened in detergent. Use the charger only if the input and output leads and
connectors are in good, undamaged condition. If the input 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: This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the
casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by
minimizing such exposure.Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic
components, connectors or plugs,is not covered by warranty.
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 or craft 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 or craft 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 (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle or craft 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PROCEEDING TO CHARGE
CHARGING TIME
Charge time on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery: a 100Ah 12V / 50Ah 24V battery should take no more than about 24 hours
to progress to the self-discharge check.
Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer, a full charge may not be achieved within the 72 hour charge safety limit.
: The charge voltage is inversely regulated according to ambient temperature i.e. voltage is increased at lower temperature,
decreased at higher temperature. Adjustment: -0.004V / cell / °C above or below 20°C (68°F).
If voltage selection in STEP 1 matches the expected battery voltage and there are no connection errors as
described in STEP 2, then fully automatic operation starts from STEP 3.