Operation
Prior to start-up
3 Read the battery operating instructions before
connecting up the charger.
3 Observe the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendation if the battery is still
connected to the vehicle.
3 Clean the battery terminals. When doing so,
do not allow the dirt to come into contact
with your eyes or mouth.
3 Ensure adequate ventilation. Hydrogen gas
(electrolytic gas) may escape from the battery
during charging and trickle charging.
Connection
3 Connect the (+) terminal (red) (5) of the
charger to the (+) terminal of the battery.
3 Connect the (–) terminal (black) (6) of the
charger to the (–) terminal of the battery.
3 The (–) terminal (black) (6) can also be
connected to the car body, however well
away from fuel pipes.
Note: Make sure the (+) and (–) terminals are firm.
3 Only then is the power cord to be connected
to the mains current.
12.2011 | C3 | Battery charger
As soon as the charger has been connected to the
mains current, it switches automatically to standby
mode. The "Power" indicator will light up.
Note: The charger is provided with reverse
polarity protection. The LED (–)(+) (9) will light up
if the (+) and (–) terminals (5) (6) are interchanged
on connection.
Disconnection
3 Switch the charger to standby by pressing
the Mode selection button.
3 Always start by disconnecting the power cord
from the mains current.
3 Disconnect the (–) terminal (black) (6)
of the charger from the (–) terminal of the
battery.
3 Disconnect the (+) terminal (red) (5)
of the charger from the (+) terminal of the
battery.
Memory function
If the C3 charger is disconnected from the mains
during charging, the unit stores the mode imple-
mented. On re-connection to the mains and if the
battery is of the same type (6 V or 12 V), the unit
starts up automatically in the last mode. In the
case of a different type of battery (6 V and 12 V),
it switches to standby.
Caution: If mode 3 or 4 (12 V battery > 14 Ah) was
last implemented and a 12 V battery < 14 Ah is then
connected, this may result in overcharging and dam-
age to the battery. In such cases the mode is always
to be set appropriately for the battery to be charged.
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