1 • Owner’s manual - Model. CC1212-XLi
Congratulations on purchasing your Century 12-volt automatic battery charger, maintainer and
rejuvenator. Please take time to carefully read and understand this manual before using this charger.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS
• The CC1212-XLi is designed to charge and maintain
12V conventional lead-acid batteries and
compatible Lithium (LFP) batteries
, including:
Battery Type
Battery Type Setting to Select
Sealed Maintenance Free Calcium Batteries
Calcium SMF
Maintainable Flooded Batteries
AGM/FLOODED/EFB
AGM & EFB Batteries
AGM/FLOODED/EFB
GEL Batteries
GEL
Lithium LiFePO4 Batteries
Lithium (LFP)
•
Always refer to the battery manufacturers specifications and recommendations if you’re unsure
of your battery charging requirements.
•
Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging so please ensure the battery is
charged in a well-ventilated area - never in a closed room.
•
NEVER smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near a battery or charger during charging
operation as explosive gases may cause an explosion. Flames, sparks, burning cigarettes or other
ignition sources must be kept away at all times.
•
Battery acid can cause burns. Suitable hand, eye and face protection and protective clothing
must be worn.
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First Aid: For advice, contact the Poisons Information Centre in Australia (phone 13 11 26) or the
National Poisons Centre in New Zealand (phone 0800 764 766), or contact a doctor immediately.
If battery acid enters your eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running
water. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes or until advised to stop by poisons information
centre, national poisons centre or doctor. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush
hair with soap and running water. Someone should always be within range of your voice.
•
If electrolyte is swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting – give a glass of water. Seek immediate
medical assistance.
•
When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery terminals with any type of
metal tool, piece of jewellery or other conductors as this will cause an explosion. You can wrap
your spanner with insulation tape to minimise the risk of a short circuit.
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Acid spill response: Bund and neutralise spills with soda ash or other suitable alkali. Dispose of
residue as chemical waste or as per local requirements.
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This charger is designed for indoor use only and should not be exposed to water, rain, snow,
liquids etc.
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Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged or if the cables or plugs are
damaged.
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Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or non-rechargeable battery.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Never place the charger on the battery or battery on the charger.
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Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified and authorised person for repair.