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3.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION CHARGING
Make the connections as described at Para.
1.2
, set the switches in
accordance
with the battery charger model
until you obtain the desired charge; you can
check this on the ammeter scale.
On starting charging, the ammeter on the battery charger will indicate a high cur-
rent value (generally towards full scale) which will slowly go down until reaching a
very low value (0.5 - 2A).
This value depends on the battery’s capacity and condition.
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When the battery is fully charged, the electrolyte will be near boiling point.
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It is advisable to stop charging at this point so as not to overheat the elements,
and to prevent oxidation of the plates. In this way you can keep the battery in good
condition.
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Ensure you select the appropriate charging current. Excess charging current
can cause serious damage to batteries.
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Generally, it is best to select a charging current corresponding to 1/10 of the
battery’s capacity (Ah); initially, you can select a current slightly above this value.
The currents available while starting up are as follows:
POS.
MEAN
CURRENT
(A)
NOMINAL
CAPACITY (Ah)
Fast 7
12
V
NORMAL
4
40
BOOST
5
50
Fast 10
12
V
NORMAL
6
65
BOOST
8
105
24
V
NORMAL
3,5
35
BOOST
5
50
Fast 18
12
V
NORMAL
9
95
BOOST
10
135
24
V
NORMAL
9
95
BOOST
13
130
Fast 25
12
V
NORMAL 1
6,5
70
NORMAL 2
8,5
120
BOOST
10,5
150
24
V
NORMAL 1
9
95
NORMAL 2
12
130
BOOST
16
230
Fast 30
12
V
NORMAL 1
7
80
NORMAL 2
8
85
BOOST
14
125
24
V
NORMAL 1
11
100
NORMAL 2
13
195
BOOST
25
400
FAST 18
FAST 25
FAST 30
Single-phase power supply
A
230
Frequency
Hz
50/60
Starting/charging voltage
V
12 - 24
Effective charging current
A
18
25
30
Average charging current
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A
13
16
25
Max. power absorbed
KW
0,46
0,46
0,98
Rated reference capacity
Ah/15h
190
240
490
Dimensions
mm
345x235x225 345x235x225 370x250x250
Weight
Kg
7,5
13,5
15
Fuses
1x30A
1x30A
1x40A
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