
IMPORTANT OPERATING INFO:
5. Plug the Charger in using a fused AC mains plug socket.
When a battery is first connected, the Amp Meter will indicate
that it is charging (needle points to the right, Fig 1), as the
battery becomes charged the charging rate will drop/discharge.
When the charging level is constant (needle points to the left, Fig 2),
the battery is fully charged to it’s optimum level.
Please note: The Amp Meter will never drop to zero during
charging. The Battery Charger has Reverse Polarity Protection
if the leads are incorrectly connected the Amp Meter the
needle will swing back and forth continuously, IMMEDIATELY
unplug the charger from the mains and reverse the connection.
Fig 2
Fig 1
Operating Instructions:
Please read the information on the front of these instructions for the maximum
battery capacity recommended for use with this charger. Using with batteries
smaller/higher than this capacity may lead to damage of battery and/or charger.
1. Disconnect the Battery from the vehicle to avoid damage to the alternator.
It is advisable where possible to remove the battery from the vehicle as
spillage from the battery can cause damage.
2. If you have a maintenance free/sealed battery it is not necessary to carry
out the following checks. Carefully remove all the caps from each battery
cell, and ensure the liquid is at the recommended level. Top up with
distilled or de-ionised water if required (ALWAYS wear protective gloves as
this liquid is corrosive). Tap water should NOT be used under any
circumstances, allow time for any gases to escape before replacing the
caps. Warning: if your battery is the AUTOFIL type, manufactured by
Dagenite or Exide, the glass balls and the long filler cap MUST be left in
place during charging.
3. DO NOT plug the charger in until you have connected the crocodile clips
correctly.
4. Connect the crocodile clips in the following order.
a) Connect the positive (+ Red) charging lead to the positive
(+ Red) terminal.
b) Connect the negative (- Black) charging lead to the negative
(- Black) terminal.
It is important that the crocodile clips are making good contact with the
battery terminals.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If Battery Charger does not work in the first instance
please replace the “flat” blade car type fuse located on the base of the charger
with the spare blade fuse supplied.
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