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5. SAFETY NOTES
• The warning triangle labels all instructions
mportant to safety. Always follow these other-
wise you could injure yourself or damage the
device.
• Only connect the device to a power socket
installed according to regulations. The voltage
must correspond to the specification on the
type plate of the device.
• Do not trap the power cable and protect it
from sharp edges, damp, heat or oil. The power
cable of the unit cannot be replaced. In the
event that the cable is damaged, the unit must
be disposed of.
• Do not operate the device or immediately pull
the plug if it is damaged or you suspect it may be
defective. In this case, contact our technicians.
• Pull the plug when the device is not in use.
• Keep packaging materials, especially plastic
and plastic bags, away from children. Risk of
suffocation.
• Remove all plastic from the device before use.
• Place the mains cable in such a manner that it
does not impede and that it cannot be unplug-
ged accidentally.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the power
supply after the charging process.
• Keep the charger in a place that cannot be
accessed by children or unauthorised persons.
• Never operate the device in the vicinity of flam-
mable materials or in an environment prone to
explosion.
• Do not cover the charger as this may lead to
overheating and thus damage to the device.
Never set the charger up for operation on a sur-
face that is insulating (e.g. polystyrene). There
is a risk of heat built up!
• If you wish to charge a vehicle battery in the
installed state, first park the vehicle safely,
put on the parking break and switch off the
ignition. Cut the battery off from the on-board
network of your vehicle. To do this, consult the
manual for your vehicle, or ask your specialist
workshop.
• Only hold the power supply at the power plug
when disconnecting from the power socket.
• Do not expose the charger to fire, heat and
long-exposures to temperatures in excess of
+40°C!
• Store these instructions carefully and, if
necessary, pass them on to other users.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the battery maintenance device is not
connected to the power socket.
Always connect the red positive cable (+) of the charger to
the positive pole of the battery first. Then connect the black
minus-cable (-) to the minus pole of the battery. If you char-
ge the battery in situ, connect the black negative cable (-) to
the car body, far away from the battery, the carburettor and
fuel lines. Always stick to this sequence.
CAUTION
6.1 PREPARATION OF THE BATTERY
Clean the battery poles from dust and corrosion residue. In
case of maintenance-free batteries, please follow the inst-
ructions of the battery manufacturer to the letter.
6.2 CONNECTING THE BATTERY
MAINTENANCE DEVICE
Now, connect the power supply of the battery
maintenance device to the main socket. The charging
process is now started and the control LEDs „CHARGING“
and „POWER“ light up. The charger determines when the
battery voltage has reached a value of 13.5 Volts. It ends the
charging process and switches over to maintenance charge
(the green „CHARGING“ LED flashes). When the measured
value is 13 Volts, the charging process is started again. Finish
the charging process by disconnect the power supply of the
battery maintenance device from the mains socket.
6.4 CHARGING OF BATTERY
This device is protected against accidental incorrect connec-
tion. If the pole clamps are connected incorrectly and the
power supply plugged in, the control LEDs will not light up.
If used correctly, the device is maintenance-free.
7.1 MAINTENANCE
7. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
6.3 PROTECTION FROM CONNECTION TO
THE WRONG POLE
First pull the plug out of the socket and observe
the following sequence for disconnection. This
prevent the generation of sparks. Since charging
generates a detonating gas, this is particularly
important for the sake of your safety.
Separate the battery maintenance device from the supply
network. Then, remove the connection of the black clamp
(-). Now, remove the battery clamp from the positive pole
(+) of the battery.
CAUTION
6.5 REMOVING THE CHARGER