Clarke HFBC12 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE High Frequency Automatic Battery 
Charger.

Please read this manual thoroughly, before attempting to operate, and 
carefully follow all instructions given. 

It is vitally important that ALL precautions are taken, as specified, which will not 
only provide protection for yourself and that of others around you, but will also 
ensure that the Battery Charger will give you long and satisfactory service. 

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of 
purchase. 

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or 
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was 
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can 
be returned to us without prior permission. 

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights. 

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the 
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE 
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and 
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general 
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing 
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal 
facility.

Summary of Contents for HFBC12

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0814 HIGH FREQUENCY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO HFBC12 24 PART NO 6267005...

Page 2: ...se Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended...

Page 3: ...empt to charge the battery Warning LEDs will come on if either test fails STAGE 2 PRE CHARGE STAGE 3 SOFT START STAGE 4 CONSTANT CURRENT Charges a discharged battery at a constant current depending on...

Page 4: ...nformation 6 Before charging ensure the battery terminals are clean and that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary 7 This appliance is no...

Page 5: ...cket could cause an electrical hazard If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which...

Page 6: ...2 V Selected LED 12 Wrong Connection LED 3 24 V Selected LED 13 Bad Battery LED 4 Power LED 14 Battery Voltage Selector 5 Charging LED 15 Run Stop Button 6 Full Charge LED 16 Charging Current Selector...

Page 7: ...aps follow the manufacturer s instructions 5 Study all the battery manufacturer s specified precautions for example removing or not removing cell caps while being charged and recommended rates of char...

Page 8: ...el lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy metal section of the frame or engine block For positive earth vehicles connect the NEGATIVE BLACK lead from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE te...

Page 9: ...the first connection at arms length from the battery NOTE A marine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use OPERATI...

Page 10: ...being used MAINTANENCE This charger requires minimal maintenance As with any appliance or tool a few common sense rules will prolong the life of the battery charger 1 Keep in a clean dry area 2 Wind...

Page 11: ...11 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com PARTS DIAGRAM...

Page 12: ...PART NO 1 Black Clip GRHFBC122401 2 Clapboard GRHFBC122402 3 Main PCB GRHFBC122403 4 Front Case GRHFBC122404 5 Front Panel with label GRHFBC122405 6 Rear case GRHFBC122406 7 Red Cable Clamp GRHFBC1224...

Page 13: ...f AC input power Make sure that the charger is plugged into AV outlet and the POWER LED is lit Faulty connections to battery terminals Unplug the charger and check the battery connection ensure that t...

Page 14: ...com or Service clarkeinternational com SPECIFICATIONS Model Number HFBC12 24 Battery Voltages 12V 24V IP Rating IP20 Minimum Battery Size 5 AH Maximum Battery Size 200 AH Operating Temperature Range...

Page 15: ...15 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

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