STREET WISE SWIBC1 User manual

6/12V 4Amp Intelligent
Car & Motorcycle
Smart Battery Charger
Read and understand these instructions before attempting any
operation of this battery charger and retain for future reference!
SWIBC1

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Suggested battery charging times
INDEX
1. Safety regulations
2. Item layout & contents
3. Operating instructions
4. Maintenance and battery care
5. Cleaning
6. Troubleshooting
7. Disposal and recycling
8. Technical data
Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete
operating instructions and safety regulations
with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other
person, hand over these operating instructions
and safety regulations as well. We cannot
accept any liability for damage or accidents
which arise due to a failure to follow these
instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety regulations
The corresponding safety information can be
found in the enclosed booklet.
Danger!
Read all safety regulations and
instructions. Any errors made in following the
safety regulations and instructions may result in
an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
Waste disposal
Batteries: Only dispose of these items through
motor vehicle workshops, special collection
points or special waste collection points.
Ask your local council.
Explanation of the warning signs on the
equipment.
1. Ingress Protection - Resistant to water
projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against
enclosure from any direction for 15 mins -
& shall have no harmful effects.
2. The equipment is double insulated.
3. TUV approved.
4. CE approved.
5. WEEE recycling (see page 7)
Please Note: All charging times are approximate and will depend on the condition of the battery being charged.
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2. Item Layout & Contents
(Fig 1)
1. MODE Button
2. LCD display
3. Charging cable, Black (–)
4. Charging cable, Red (+)
5. Mains power cable
6. Securing feet (x2 - if required)
Pack Contents
Open the packaging and take out the
equipment with care. Remove the packaging
material and any packaging and/or
transportation braces (if available).
Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for
transport damage. If possible, please keep
the packaging until the end of the
warranty period.
Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are
not toys. Do not let children play with
plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a
danger of swallowing or suffocating!
3. Operating Instructions
Before using the equipment.
Please also refer to the instructions in the
vehicle owner’s manuals for the car, radio,
navigation systems, etc.
The charger is designed for charging non-
maintenance free or maintenance free 6/12V
starter batteries (lead acid batteries)
and for Lead GEL/ AGM batteries which are
used in motor vehicles. The equipment is
to be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user/operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage
or injuries of any kind caused as a result
of this. Please note that our equipment has
not been designed for use in commercial,
trade or industrial applications. Our warranty
will be voided if the machine is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.
Notes on automatic charging
The charger is a microprocessor controlled
automatic charger, i.e. it is suitable in
particular for charging maintenance-free
batteries and for the long-term charging and
maintenance-charging of batteries which are
not in constant use, e.g. for classic cars,
recreational vehicles, lawn tractors and the
like. The integrated microprocessor enables
charging in several steps. The final charging
step, maintenance charging, maintains the
battery capacity at 95-100% and therefore
keeps the battery fully charged at all times.
The charging operation does not need to be
monitored. However, do not leave the battery
unattended if you charge it over an extended
period of time, so that you can disconnect it
from the mains power supply in the event of
a fault in the charger.
Explanation of the symbols in the LCD
display (Fig. 2)
A - Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid
battery, AGM battery and GEL battery) with
2A charging current.
B - Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid
battery, AGM battery and GEL battery) with
4A charging current.
C - Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid
battery, AGM battery and GEL battery) in
winter mode with 4A charging current and
an ambient temperature of – 20°C to
+5°C. Danger!
Do not charge any frozen batteries.
D - Charging of a 6V battery (lead acid battery,
AGM battery and GEL battery) with 2A
charging current.
E - Defective battery
F - Clamps are wrongly connected (reverse
polarity) or there is a short-circuit
G - Battery voltage display in volts
H - Charge status of the battery in percent (1
increment = 25%) and charging procedure
(increment in the battery symbol flashes =
battery charging in progress; all increments
are lit = battery is fully charged).

Charging settings
Press the Mode button (Fig. 1/No. 1)
to set the charging functions
12V/2A (Fig. 2/Item A),
12V/4A (Fig. 2/Item B)
12 V/4A Winter Mode (Fig. 2/Item C)
(see section above).
Charging the battery:
Release or remove the battery stoppers (if
fitted) from the battery. Check the acid level in
the battery. If necessary, top up the battery
with distilled water (if possible). Important.
Battery acid is aggressive. Rinse off any acid
splashes thoroughly with lots of water and seek
medical advice if necessary. First connect the
red charging cable (+) to the positive pole of
the battery. Then connect the black charging
cable (–) to the bodywork of the vehicle away
from the battery and the petrol pipe.
Warning! Under normal circumstances the
negative battery pole is connected to the
bodywork and you proceed. In exceptional
cases it is possible that the positive battery
pole is connected to the bodywork (positive
earthing). In this case connect the black
charging cable to the negative pole on the
battery. Then connect the red charging cable at
a point away from the battery and the petrol
pipe. After the battery has been connected to
the charger, you can connect the charger to a
socket supplying 230V~50 Hz. The equipment
automatically recognizes the rated voltage (6V
or 12 V) of the connected battery. The LCD
display lights up green. Do not connect it to a
socket that supplies any other mains voltage.
Important! Charging may create dangerous
explosive gas and therefore you should avoid
spark formation and naked flames whilst the
battery is charging. There is a risk of explosion!
If the battery terminals are connected in
reverse, the reverse polarity protection ensures
that the battery and the charger do not get
damaged. If this is the case, remove the
charger from the battery and from the socket
outlet. Start charging again after waiting for
approx. 3 minutes.
Calculating the charging time (Fig. 3)
The charging time depends on the charge
status of the battery. If the battery is fully
discharged, the approximate charging up time
to approx. 80% charge, can be calculated
using the following formula:
Charging time/h =
The charging current should be 1/10 to 1/6 of
the battery capacity.
Note! Gases are released during the charging
process. It is essential that you ventilate the
rooms well. When the equipment is in charging
mode, the LCD display is illuminated GREEN.
When charging is complete, the LCD display is
illuminated BLUE.
Finishing charging the battery
• Pull the plug out of the socket.
• First disconnect the black charging cable (–)
from the bodywork.
• Then release the red charging cable (+)
from the positive pole on the battery.
• Important! In case of positive earthing, first
disconnect the red charging cable from the
bodywork and then the black charging cable
from the battery.
• Screw or push the battery stoppers back into
position (if there are any).
Battery tester for 12V batteries
Connect the charger to the battery. The LCD
symbol “H” (Fig. 2) shows the charge status
(1 increment = 25%). The battery voltage is
shown on the LCD display “G”.
Overload cut-out
The charger is equipped with electronic
protection against overload, short circuit and
reverse polarity. One or more fuses are also
fitted. If a fuse suffers a burnout it must be
replaced by a new fuse with the same amp
value. If necessary, please contact our
customer support centre.
Battery capacity in Ah
Amp. (charging current)

4. Maintenance and
battery care
• Ensure that your battery is always tted
securely.
• A perfect connection to the cable network
of the electrical system must be ensured
at all times.
• Keep the battery clean and dry. Apply a thin
coating of grease to the connection
terminals using an acid-free, acid-resistant
grease (Vaseline).
• Check the level of the acid in batteries that
are not maintenance-free versions
approximately every 4 weeks and top up
with distilled water if necessary.
Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which
require additional maintenance.
5. Cleaning
Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before
starting any cleaning work.
Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as far
as possible. Wipe the equipment with a
clean cloth or blow it with compressed
air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you wipe clean the
device immediately each time you have
finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a
microfibre cloth. Do not use any cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the
plastic parts of the equipment.
• The charger should be placed in a dry room
for storage. Any corrosion must be cleaned
off the charging terminals.
6. Troubleshooting
If the equipment is operated properly you
should experience no problems with
malfunctions or faults. In the event of any
malfunctions or faults, please check the
following before you contact your
customer services.
Fault
Equipment does not charge up.
Possible cause
Charger clamps connected incorrectly.
Remedy
Connect the red clamp (+) to the positive pole
and the black clamp (–) to the bodywork.
Possible cause
Contact between the charger clamps.
Remedy
Prevent contact.
Possible cause
Battery defective.
Remedy
Have the battery checked by an expert and
replace it if necessary.

7. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent it from being damaged in transit. The
box and recyclable materials in this packaging
can be reused or recycled. Any plastic
packaging must be disposed of in accordance
with current local authority procedures.
The WEEE symbol on this product
means that the battery charger should be
ethically dismantled or recycled to minimise
environmental impact. Please check with
your local authority for more information.
IMPORTANT:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
This Battery Charger is NOT intended for use
by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised or have been given instruction
concerning use of the Battery Charger by a
person responsible for their safety.
8. Technical data
Mains voltage: 220-240V~50Hz
Power rating max: 70W
Nominal output voltage: 6V DC / 12V DC
Nominal output current at 6V: 2A
Nominal output current at 12V: 2A / 4A
Battery capacity: 3-120 Ah

WARRANTY: To validate the warranty on this product, please go to our web site and
enter your details on the warranty screen. www.streetwizeaccessories.com.
Streetwize Accessories:
Unit 1, Royce Trading Estate, Ashburton Road West,
Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1RY
Sales enquiries: [email protected]
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