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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the AD Battery Charger (ADCHG128). This automatic stage charger will charge and
maintain your battery to its optimum. 

The 9-Stage charging process is very comprehensive and will result in better charges and potentially increase the
life of your battery when used correctly. 

Please ensure you read all the instructions below to get the most out of your AD battery charger. 

When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the release of gas. As the gas 
is flammable no naked lights should be used around the battery, and the area should be kept well ventilated.

Because of this risk of explosive gas, only connect and disconnect the battery leads when the mains supply is 
disconnected.

WARNING

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Before using the charger, please read and understand the instructions.

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Provide adequate ventilation and prevent sparks and flames around charging area. Explosive gases may 
escape from the battery during charging.

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Designed For charging 12 Volt Lead Acid, AGM,Gel and Calcium batteries ONLY.

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Disconnect the 240V AC mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery.

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Connection to mains supply is to be in accordance with National wiring rules. 

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If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use charger. It must be replaced or repaired by a qualified 
person. 

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Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate surfaces. Store 
and charge in a suitable area.
 

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Never charge a frozen battery.

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Ensure vehicle engine, ignition and accessories including lights, appliances etc are turned off prior to 
charging.

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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or any person with limited capabilities (mental and 
physical) unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use 
the appliance safely. 

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Please store disconnected and out of reach of unsupervised children

Summary of Contents for ADCHG128

Page 1: ...ADCHG128 SMART BATTERY CHARGER 12V 8A USER MANUAL AUSTRALIAN DIRECT Suitable for 12V Normal Lead Acid Sealed AGM or Gel Batteries between 10 150Ah IP65 ...

Page 2: ...sparks and flames around charging area Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging Ÿ Designed For charging 12 Volt Lead Acid AGM Gel and Calcium batteries ONLY Ÿ Disconnect the 240V AC mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery Ÿ Connection to mains supply is to be in accordance with National wiring rules Ÿ If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use c...

Page 3: ...ger or vice versa Ÿ Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on Ÿ Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair Ÿ Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on tripped over or damaged Ÿ Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the cha...

Page 4: ...ves a pulse when necessary to keep the battery fully charged Automatic and Intelligent 9 Stage Charging Curve The AD Battery Charger is controlled by a microprocessor with 9 stage charging characteristic for charging batteries automobiles motorcycles snow mobiles tractors personal watercraft boats etc The microprocessor senses the condition of the battery and controls the regulator to provide the ...

Page 5: ...low temperature heightens the output voltage and hot condition is handled by lower voltage Power supply mode The AD smart charger has a power supply mode setting which has a constant voltage of 13 8V and current up to 5A keep to provide power to computer system of modern car when replacing battery Please don t reverse battery connection to avoid the damage on the charger To place into power supply...

Page 6: ...e liquid is sufficient in each cell If it is below the recommended level top up with de ionized or distilled water Note Under no circumstances should tap water be used The cell caps should not be replaced until charging is complete This allows any gases formed during charging to escape It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will occur during charging AGM Sealed Batteries As AGM batteries ar...

Page 7: ...harger will then sound a tone for 0 5 seconds and all of the LEDs on the touch panel will illuminate for a short time 4 Charging Charging Mode Selection Once connected to power supply and the battery and turned on the charger will automatically enter charging status it is working on slow charging stage by default The orange LED in section 1 will illuminate and the charger will automatically detect...

Page 8: ...ntil the next time it is used it will automatically maintain your battery If green LED illuminates it indicates the charger is in maintenance mode and will automatically maintain your battery It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year especially during the winter months In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced by the cold Oil is thick Engines ar...

Page 9: ...efit in there correct positions and tighten firmly It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates Note however that you should not overfill it as the electrolyte is strongly acidic When topping up do not use tap water Always use distilled or de ionized water It is important to keep the acid level up If necessary have it checked by your mechanic Checking the condition of your battery U...

Page 10: ... user guide portal including videos user guides and product tips so you can view or download the latest product information at any time This also helps to save our environment which we are committed to just as much as we are committed to our customer service USERGUIDES AUSTRALIANDIRECT COM AU To get started with this product please visit and search for your SKU code ONLINE USER GUIDES SCAN QR CODE...

Page 11: ...ith the Australian Direct user guide or are outside the warranty terms and conditions AUSTRALIAN DIRECT PRODUCT QUALITY QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY 12 MONTHS WARRANTY Customer Support For any technical or warranty enquires please visit our customer service portal at warranty australiandirect com au Please visit us at Australiandirect com au or email us at support australiandirect com...

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