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AUTOMATIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID & 12.8V LiFePO
AS FOUND IN:
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Input: 12 - 16VDC 2.7A max. (charged 12V BATTERY OR stable 15V 3A DC SUPPLY)
Charge rate: approximately 2 Ah / hour, will recharge a 96Ah battery in 48 hours.
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:
Disconnect DC input 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 damped 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:
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.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS:
sets are available, supplied with the charger is a set of battery clips for charging the battery off-vehicle, the other
connection set comes with metal eyelet lugs for permanent connection to the battery posts, and re-sealable
weatherproof cap on the connector that connects to the charger output cable. This connection set allows easy and sure
connection of the charger to maintain the battery on-vehicle. The resealable weatherproof cap is designed to protect the
connector from dirt and damp whenever the charger is not attached. Consult a professional service agent for assistance
in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Secure the connector with weatherproof cap so that it cannot foul any
moving part of the vehicle or the cable can be pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuse in the eyelets
connection set protects the battery against such accidental shorting across positive and negative conductors. Replace
any burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse of 15A rating.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
1. Disconnect SOURCE BATTERY before making or breaking DC / battery connections of battery under charge.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle 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 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.
DC DC
Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries.
This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed
INPUT: A set of fused battery clips is supplied. OUTPUT: 2 interchangeable connection
BATTERIES,
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