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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.
1. 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.
2. Check that the ON/OFF switch on the unit is in the OFF position.
3. Connect the RED, positive lead to either the 12V or 24V output on the
charger, as appropriate.
4. 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.
5. Remove the battery filler caps, where applicable, during charging, in order
to prevent the build up of dangerous gases within the battery.
6. Switch the CHARGE/BOOST START switch to the CHARGE position.
NOTE:
For those chargers provided with a Power setting switch (models
(BC410E ), set the switch to position ‘1’.
7. 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.).
8. 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.
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