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CABLE CONNECTOR
The SUW015 offers t o options for connecting the battery. Via the cable connector you
can select hich connection you ant to use:
Crocodile clamps for easy and flexible use.
Ring Terminals for permanent installation on your battery.
LED INDICATOR LAMP
The built-in double color LED lamps indicate the status of the charger:
RED LED
oFLASHING RED: not charging battery,Reverse battery, Mode selection error.
oSOLID RED: battery charging.
REEN LED
oFLASHING GREEN: battery greater than 80% charged.
oSOLID GREEN: full charged.
CHAR IN MODE
The unit has 2 kinds of battery mode: 8V and 12V Lead-Acid .
IMPORTANT: When you choose battery mode, you must first disconnect the battery.
REVERSE-POLARITY PROTECTION
This unit offers reverse-polarity protection: the LED WILL FLASH RED ONCE after
connecting the unit to the battery. The charging process ill not start. When verify if all
cables are correctly connected. Connect the red crocodile clip to positive (+) battery
post, and black crocodile clip to negative (-) post, then the charging process ill restart.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
If the crocodile clamps accidentally touch together hilst the mains po er is connected,
the unit ill stop charging. When verify if all cables are correctly connected. being
careful not to touch the clips together. Connect the red crocodile clip to positive (+)
battery post, and black crocodile clip to negative (-) post, then the charging process ill
restart.
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OPERATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USIN THE DEVICE
This system is intended to be used 8V/12V Normal Lead Acid, VRLA, Sealed
(MF), Leisure, A M or el Batteries between 5-75Ah.
1. PREPARIN THE BATTERY
It is recommended to disconnect the battery from the car if possible. This ill avoid
possible damage to the alternator and your car´s electronic system. To avoid damage
to the body ork from possible spillage, it is also recommended to remove the battery
completely from the vehicle. It is advisable to use personal protective clothing (safety
goggles and gloves are highly recommended) hen handling the battery, as there is a
high possibility of corrosive acid being on the outside of the battery.
For permanently sealed battery, it is not necessary to carry out the following
checks. Don´t try to open a sealed or maintenance-free battery.
Firstly remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of the liquid is sufficient
in each cell. If it is belo the recommended level, top up ith de-ionized or distilled
ater.
ATTENTION: Under no circumstances should tap ater be used. The cell
caps should not be replaced until charging is complete. This allo s any
gases formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor
escape of acid ill occur during charging.
2. CONNECTIN THE CHAR IN CABLES
Connect the clamps or ring terminals to the battery in the follo ing order:
Connect the positive charging lead (RED) to the positive terminal post of the battery
(marked +).
Connect the negative charging lead (BLACK) to the negative post of the battery
(marked -).
It is important to ensure that all connections are making good contact ith their
respective terminal posts. No you can connect the charger to the mains supply to start
charging.
3. CHAR IN
During the charging process, consider the LED indicator lamps on the main unit.
4. AFTER CHAR IN
Please note: For reasons of safety, al ays connect and disconnect crocodile clamps
from the battery ith the mains plug disconnected.
Unplug charger from the mains supply and disconnect the clamps from the battery
posts. If the charged battery is maintainable, inspect the liquid in each cell again and
top up carefully if necessary. No replace the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell
tops should be iped off ith extreme care as it may be acidic.
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CARE
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially
during the inter months. Lo temperature reduces the effectiveness of your car
battery and your motor oil is thicker. Engines are more difficult to start and the heater,
indscreen ipers and lights are all draining po er. It is at this time that batteries have
to be at peak po er. If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged,
it can cause problems and a possible breakdo n.
Listed are some helpful hints on ho to keep your battery healthy in conjunction ith
your SUUWER battery charger:
Detecting faulty Cells with a hygrometer
(not possible with sealed or maintenance-free batteries)
Starter-Batteries are usually made of several cells, ith a nominal voltage of 2V per cell.
If one of the cells is defective, the hole battery deteriorates. If, after several hours of
charging, your battery is still flat, you should test the battery cells.
Using a hydrometer, hich can be purchased from most motor accessory stores, you
can check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. Take hydrometer readings
from each cell in the battery. Put the fluid back into the cell after testing, taking care
not to spill the fluid. If one reading is lo er than the others, this could indicate a faulty
cell. If necessary, get an auto-electrician to check your battery. In some cases a battery
can be revived, but one faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery.
Care
Sometimes the battery may appear flat, but the reason could simply be dirty or loose
connections on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on a regular
basis. Clean all contacts and grease them using terminal grease. Make sure that all
connections are tight.
It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates, note that you should not
overfill it, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic. When topping up, do not use tap ater.
Al ays use distilled or de-ionized ater. It is important to keep the acid level up. If
necessary have it checked by your garage.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SUW015 main unit
Suitable Batteries
Normal Lead Acid, VRLA, Sealed (MF),
Leisure, AGM or Gel Batteries bet een 5-
75Ah capacity
Suitable Battery Voltages 8V, 12V
Charging Current 1.5A DC
Electrical Safeguards Protection against: overheat, short-circuit,
reverse polarity, sparks
Maximum conversion efficiency ≥80%
AC Input AC 100V – 120V ~ 50/60Hz; Max. 26W
DC Output 12V Battery: Max. 14.2V, 1.5A DC
8V Battery: Max. 9.6V, 1.5A DC
This model may be operated in USA countries.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should
not be disposed of ith other household or commercial aste at the end
of its orking life. Please recycle here facilities exist. Ask your local
authority or retailer for recycling advice.
WARRANTY
SUUWER arrants this product for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase to the
original purchaser. Warranty is not transferable. Warranty covers defect against
orkmanship and materials only. To obtain arranty service, please return the unit to
the place of purchase or your authorized SUUWER dealer together ith your proof of
purchase. The arranty is void, if the product has been damaged or not used as
described in this manual. Warranty is void, if a non-authorized repair has been
performed. SUUWER makes no other arranty expressed or implied. SUUWER is only
responsible for repair or replacement (at Pro-Users’ Discretion) of the defective product
and is not responsible for any consequential damage or inconvenience caused by the
defect.
