reversed polarity. The buzzer on the unit will also activate. If this occurs, just
pull the alternating current plug out, connect the direct current cable clamps
on their appropriate terminals and reconnect the alternating current plug to
the power supply.
The battery charger is now in the Stand By operating mode and the “12V,
“GEL” and “ON” LEDs are illuminated. This is the standard charging mode
and as soon as the start button is pressed, the charger switches immediately
into the 12V GEL cell battery charging mode.
If you require an alternative selection, proceed as follows:
Step 1
– Press the VOLTAGE selection button to select the right battery
voltage, i.e. 6 V or 12 V.
Step 2
– Press the BATTERY – selection button to select the type of battery
to be charged, i.e. “GEL” or “STD”.
GEL indicates a common Maintenance Free battery, e.g. Gel Cell, VRLA, AGM
& etc. STD indicates a common lead acid battery or calcium battery.
Step 3
– Press the “START” button to begin charging the battery.
Battery Fault – A few seconds after switching on the charge operating mode,
the LED indicator “FAULT” lights when the intelligent battery charger one of
the following battery fail conditions ascertains:
a) Low battery voltage -< 3 V
b) High battery voltage -> 15 V (12 V battery) / > 7.5 V (6 V battery)
c) Battery short circuit or battery cell short circuit
d) Wrong choice of voltage for the battery.
The battery charger now stops charging. In a, b and c the battery may be
defective and we advise you to consult your nearest battery service centre.
If the problem is attributable to d, all you have to do is select the appropriate
voltage and proceed to charge the battery.
4.3 LED
INDICATORS
REVERSE
– Reversed polarity
FAULT
– Battery fault
ON
– Connection to power supply
CHARGING
– when the battery is absorbing the charge
FULL
– when the battery is completely charged and goes into
maintenance fl oat charging mode.
4.4 WHEN THE BATTERY IS COMPLETELY CHARGED
When the “FULL” LED lights up, the battery is completely charged. The
battery charger now switches to the fl oating operation mode and doesn’t
require your attention until the next time it is used.
When the AC power plug is removed from the power supply connection, the
battery charger switches off.
The battery charger automatically switches back to the “Maintenance” mode
if the direct current cable clamps are removed from the battery while the
alternating current plug is still connected to the power supply.
5.0 MAINTENANCE
AND
CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly
for years.
– Clean the clamps each time you are fi nished charging. Wipe off any battery
fl uid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
– Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will
help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
– Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep
the fi nish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
– Store the battery charger in a clean and dry location.
6.0 TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Spesso, i guasti possono essere risolti dall’utente. Leggere questa tabella per
possibili rimedi a problemi comuni.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but
it isn’t charging.
The charger is not in
charging mode.
Press DISPLAY MODE
button until Battery % or
Voltage light comes on.
Indicator lights are lit in
an erratic manner not
explained in the manual.
A button may have been
pressed when the
charger was plugged
in. The charger may be
defective.
Make sure nothing is
touching the control
panel, then unplug the
unit and plug it in again.
Return to place of
purchase for replacement.
The green FULL LED
turns on a few minutes
after connecting to the
battery.
The battery may be
fully charged or recently
charged, leaving the
battery voltage high
enough to appear to be
fully charged.
If the battery is in a
vehicle, turn the
headlights on for a few
minutes to reduce the
battery voltage and try
charging again. Also try
a lower CHARGE RATE
selection.
The charger was
unplugged from the wall
but the display is still on.
The battery is supplying
the power to the display.
Disconnect the battery.
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling
advice.
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