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6.2 Inserting the cable holder
Insert the cable holder into the mounts (Position 6 in the overview) on the rear of the charger so that the openings
of the vertically aligned cable holders face away from each other.
6.3 Preparation
Clean the battery poles to remove dust and corrosion residue.
Only for open batteries: Remove the plugs of the battery cells. Check the liquid level in the cells, consult the ope-
rating instructions of your battery for more information. Replenish only sufficient distilled water to ensure that the
minimum filling level is achieved. The liquid will expand during the charging process and the battery may overflow.
Leave the cells of the battery open until the end of the charging process.
In case of closed and maintenance-free batteries, please follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer to the letter.
6.4 Connecting the battery charger
Caution: Make sure that the charger is not connected to the power socket. Always connect the red
positive cable (+) of the charger (Position 9 in the overview) to the positive pole of the battery first.
Then connect the black minus cable (-) to the minus pole of the battery. If you charge the battery in situ,
connect the black negative cable (-) to the car body (exposed part), far away from the battery, the carburettor and
fuel lines. Always maintain this sequence.
Caution: When the red control lamp (Position 5 in the overview) lights up, the charging cables have
been connected incorrectly. Remove the pole callipers from the battery poles and connect them correctly.
6.5 Charging the battery
Now connect the mains connection cable (Position 8 in the overview) of the battery charger to the power socket.
Now the green control lamp „ON“ (Position 4 in the overview) and the yellow control lamp „CHARGING“ (Position 3
in the overview) light up. The battery is being charged.
Once the battery is fully charged, the battery charger switches over to maintenance mode. The green „FULL“ control
lamp (Position 2 in the overview) lights up.
6.6 Removing the charger
Caution : First pull the plug out of the socket and observe the sequence for disconnection. This prevents
sparks from forming. Since charging generates a detonating gas, this is particularly important for the sake
of your safety.
Disconnect the charger from the mains power supply.
Then disconnect the black callipers (minus). Then remove the battery callipers from the plus pole of the battery
(red callipers).
Allow the battery to cool down.
Only for open batteries: Fill the cells with distilled water up to the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
Close the battery cells with the stoppers.
7. Maintenance and care
7.1 Maintenance:
The battery charger is maintenance-free when used in accordance with the intended purpose.
7.2 Care: Clean the pole callipers every time the charging procedure is completed. Remove all splashed battery
acid from the pole callipers to prevent corrosion. Clean the device carefully with a dry cloth. Do not use liquids or
chemical cleaning agents. Never submerge the device in liquid. Never allow liquid to flow over the device.
Properly roll up the cable onto the holders supplied before storing the device in order to prevent damage to the
cables and the device. Store the device in a dry and clean location.
8. Notes regarding environmental protection
The packaging is made up of environmentally friendly materials which may be disposed of via your local recycling
points. Do not put electrical devices into the household waste. Electronic and electrical devices must be
collected separately and sent for environmentally friendly recycling. Contact your community or town ad-
ministration for information regarding the disposal of electrics.