Connecting the device
8
Connecting the device
8.1
Connecting to battery and power supply
Connecting the battery
Observe the following instructions when connecting the battery:
!
CAUTION!
Avoid coming into contact with the battery fluid.
Batteries with a cell short circuit may not be charged, as explo-
sive gases may form due to overheating of the battery.
Make sure the battery terminals are clean when connecting them.
Make sure the plug connector is fitted securely.
Select a connection cable with a sufficient cross-section (see chapter
"Technical data" on page 61).
Lay the cables in accordance with VDE°100 (Germany).
Connect the negative cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery,
and not to the chassis of a vehicle or boat.
Use the following cable colours:
– Red: positive connection
– Black: negative connection
Do not reverse the polarity. Reversing the polarity can cause damage to
the device.
➤ Lay the positive cable from the battery charger to the positive terminal of
the battery and connect it.
➤ Lay the negative cable from the battery charger to the negative terminal
of the battery and connect it.
Connecting the 230 V power supply
➤ Plug the 230 V connection cable included in the delivery into the MCA
battery charger's "AC INPUT" socket.
➤ Connect the device with the he 230 V connection cable to a 230 V socket
which is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
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