PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL CHARGING
NOTE: Before charging or boosting, ensure that, where applicable, the cells are
filled with electrolyte to the correct level, by adding distilled water.
a.
When charging a car battery in situ, we recommend that the non earthed
lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging (On most vehicles, this
would be the RED, Positive lead - but check the vehicle handbook if you are
unsure).
This precaution is necessary as it is possible that damage could occur to any
electronically controlled system fitted to the vehicle, such as engine
management system, anti-theft alarm, alternator etc.
b.
Check that the ON/OFF switch on the unit is in the OFF position.
c.
For 12V/24V chargers, connect the RED, positive lead to either the 12V or
24V output on the charger, as appropriate.
d.
Connect the appropriate clamp to the unearthed battery terminal. On most
modern cars this is the RED, positive clamp connected to the RED, positive
terminal of the battery, but check your handbook if unsure. Then connect
the other clamp to the chassis (or a suitable engine bolt) away from the battery
and fuel line.
e.
Remove the battery filler caps, where applicable, during charging, in order
to prevent the build up of dangerous gases within the battery.
f.
Switch the CHARGE/BOOST START switch to the CHARGE position.
NOTE: For those chargers provided with a Power setting switch (models BC320N,
BC410E and BC520N), set the switch to position ‘1’
g.
Set the MIN (minimum charge) MAX (maximum charge) switch to the MIN
position. This is suitable for charging most normal car batteries (having an
ampere hour rating of approximately 40 A.H.).
h.
Switch the ON/OFF switch to ON, and charging will commence. Adjustments
may be made to the charging rate by switching to MAX, and on larger models
by also switching the Power Setting switch to the 1 or 2 position as appropriate.
i.e. 4 charging rates are possible - MIN-1, MIN-2, MAX-1 and MAX-2.
i.
Keep the battery on charge until the Ammeter gauge reads zero (or 0-2
amps) or has stopped moving down. Then switch off at the machine.
j.
ALWAYS disconnect in the following order - 1. Supply, 2. Chassis/Earth
conductor and 3. Battery Conductor.
WARNING
If the fixed positive lead and the fixed negative lead are connected to the
wrong terminals, then a flash will occur when the 2nd. clamp is attached.
Damage to the charging unit and the battery will be avoided as your START N
CHARGE is fitted with a polarity protection feature. It will however be necessary
to replace the internal fuse. Remove the black plastic cover on the front panel
(marked fuse) and replace the burnt fuse.
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