in the bottom, low on top). Check with battery manufacturer when in
doubt. Use this mode with care, because the high voltage will cause
some water loss. 16V/32V is normally no problem for electronics in
12V/24V system. Consult your supplier when in doubt. Life of light
bulbs will be reduced at higher voltage. Try to disconnect light from
the battery during this phase. Maximum effect and minimum risk for
electronics is achieved by charging a disconnected battery
Stage
7: Float
The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without
overcharging or damaging the battery. This means the charger can
be left connected to the battery indefinitely. The battery charger
has an 7-step fully automatic charging cycle. the cycle is repeated
infinitely. If the terminal voltage drops below a lower limit, the charger
automatically goes back to the beginning of the charging curve.
Charging Stages
Switchmode Technology
Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switch mode charg-
ers convert 220-240V AC power to 12V/24V DC power using elec-
tronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on
heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be light weight and
compact without sacrificing on performance.
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