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III / NOTES
Starting
You should never start your car with a connected charger. You will destroy the fuse.
Problem
A fast charging current can create a problem :
- either the fuse will meld and charge will stop,
- or the light "OK" may switch "ON" and "OFF" without the battery being charged properly.
In this case, you have to select a slower charging current.
Thermal protection
The transformer of your charger is equipped with a heat sensor that switches "OFF" if heat goes too
high. In this case, make sure your charger is in a well ventilated area and wait for recovery (around ¼
hour).
Fuses
The fuses are a protection for your equipment against following occurrences :
- Polarity reverses connection or short circuit at the clamps,
- Start of vehicle with charger connected,
- Over charging current.
In case of fuse breakage, disconnect the charger, change the fuse with a fuse of same value and start
charging operations again.
Sulphated batteries
These batteries left without servicing for too long may, sometime, partially recharged on "Manual"
mode. This type of battery can be recognised, when under charge, the ammeter remains around 0.
In this case, put the selector on the fastest charging current and monitor the charger until you see the
ammeter needle raises from 0. Then, start an automatic charging process. In case it stays on 0 after 5
hours, the battery is out of order.
IV / ADVISES AND WARNINGS
Warning : your charger must be connected to earth. Otherwise, serious danger of electrical chock!
Warning : at the end of the charging process you may have emission of explosive gas by the battery
(boiling). Avoid any spark or flame in the area.
Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries.
In case of wear or damage to the mains cable, please return the charger to your dealer for repair.
Your charger complies with the EMC Directive (decree 92-587) and can be used in domestic
premises. The user remains liable to recognize the environment and avoid any use close to sensitive
apparatus.