DIRECTIONS
This device is intended to be used according to the
working conditions it has been designed for. Any other
kind of use is to be considered either dangerous or
improper. The manufacturer is completely exonerated
from whatever responsibility for possible damages due
to either wrong or improper use of the device. It is
important to remember that the following basic usage
principles have to be considered whenever using the
device:
- Do not touch the device with wet hands (or wet feet).
- Do not touch the device barefoot.
- Do not expose the device to the atmospheric agents
(rain, water, saltiness...).
Before executing any cleaning/maintenance operation
on the device, please check the device is not connected
to the power outlet. In case the device does not work
properly, do not attempt to repair it; please ask either
your local dealer or the equipment manufacturer (email:
[email protected]) for support. Any attempt to
open unduly the device shall cause the withdrawal of the
warranty.
SAFETY
Congratulations for buying BC PRO 4S, designed and
manufactured in accordance with the norms and
regulations in force in the European Union as well as able
to provide the following set of active guard mechanisms:
1. Protection from battery polarity inversion.
2. Protection from output lines short circuit (even for an
indefinite time).
3. Over-temperature protection: the current supplied to
the battery gets limited in case of device overheating.
In order to prevent any potential accident, please
respect the following guidelines for proper handling of
the batteries:
1. Always wear protective goggles when operating in
proximity of the battery.
2. Do not try to recharge a frozen battery.
3. During the charge of a battery, avoid generating
flames or sparks in its proximity since it might produce
explosive gases.
4. Do not put the battery charger device on top of the
battery during its charge.
5. Batteries contain a corrosive electrolyte. In case the
battery electrolyte gets in touch either with your skin or
with your eyes, rinse them immediately and abundantly
with fresh water and ask for a doctor.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO RESPECT THE
WARNING SIGNALS ON THE BACK OF THE DEVICE
.
BATTERY TYPES
The battery charger BC PRO 4S is specifically designed for
the maintenance of all 12V lead-acid batteries on the
market (wet, Gel, MF, AGM, VRLA, etc). The LCD unit can
also be used for charging LiFePO4 batteries, upon
selection of the specific charging program. Please refer
to the "Technical Data" for indications about the battery
capacity range to which your charger is addressed.
MAINTENANCE
In order to ensure a regular functioning, it is suggested
to periodically check the correct and stable connection
of the clamps to the battery and to remove dust and oil
from the battery poles with a metallic brush. Please read
the "Safety" section before.
The device has been specifically designed to be
maintenance-free. Please remove possible dust which
may get accumulated on the cover of the device using a
delicate
detergent to avoid damaging the stickers. In case any
item of the kit does not work correctly, please contact
either your local dealer or the manufacturer asking for
item repairing or substitution. Any attempt to open the
device shall imply the warranty becomes no longer valid.
WARRANTY
Forelettronica Srl provides a 24 months warranty to
cover the device malfunction or failure due to improper
assembly/manufacturing or breakage of any internal
component. Parts, whose deterioration is because of the
usage, are not covered by the warranty. Any repairing
right under manufacturer's warranty decays in any of the
following cases: improper use of the device; unduly
opening of the device; repairing performed by
unauthorised personnel.
This warranty is limited to the original buyer of the
device and it can not be transferred to third parties. This
warranty excludes implicit forms of warranty, including
possible damages due to the usage of the battery
charger: Forelettronica Srl is exonerated from any
damage to either persons or goods due to the usage of
its products. The transportation expenses to return the
defective device, together with the Warranty Coupon
reported here and the supplier ticket, are to be paid by
the purchaser.
STATEMENT OF CONFORMANCE
orelettronica Srl declares under its responsibility that the
battery chargers in BC Battery Controller range fulfil all
the relevant norms and regulations in force in the
European Union. The device is CE marked. Rules of
reference: EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, EN62233 (in
accordance with the Directive LVD 2006/95/EC and
its amendments) and EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-
3-2 and EN61000-3-3 (in accordance with the Directive
2004/108/EC and its amendments).
MANUFACTURER
Forelettronica Srl
Via Meucci, 11 - 20080 Cisliano (MI) - ITALY
Pour informations et suggestions:
e-mail: [email protected]
TECHNICAL DATA
Input Voltage
220÷240V ac, 50-60Hz
Output Voltage
13.8V/14.4V - nominal 12V
Charging Current
4x2 Amp max
Diagnostics
&
Safety
Battery Poles Inversion,
Short Circuit, Overcharging,
Overheating
Charging
Algorithm
Automatic
8 cycles
Battery
Types
12 V Lead-Acid (Gel,
Wet, MF, AGM, VRLA, Ca/Ca...)
12V LiFePO4 (only unit with LCD
selecting LiFePO4 charging mode)
Battery
Capacity
Lead/acid: 3-70 Ah, up to 100 Ah
for maintenance
LiFePO4: 1-100 Ah
Operating
Temperature
from -20 C° to + 50° C
