Dometic SINEPOWER MCP1204, Operating Manual

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Using the battery indicator PerfectCharge MCP1204/1207
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8: Maintenance
In the maintenance phase, the charging voltage is switched off and the battery
voltage is permanently measured. If it falls below 12.8 V, the battery charger charges
the battery up to a maximum of 14.4 V. Then it switches the charging voltage off
again and measures the battery voltage again.
This ensures secure winterizing, for example.
7 Using the battery indicator
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7.1 Connecting the battery charger
➤
Check that the battery is in good condition:
➤
Check the following:
–
The battery housing for damage
– The fluid level in the battery
Fill the battery with the medium specified by the manufacturer, if necessary.
– The pole contacts
Clean off any dirt present.
➤
Connect the power cable for the battery charger to the 230 V AC mains.
➤
When you are using the connection cable with the 12 V plug: Switch the vehicle
ignition on.
Connecting the battery charger to the battery (fig.
4
, page 4)
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➤
Insert the charging plug ( 1 ) into the 12 V
g
socket (e.g. the cigarette lighter), or…
➤
…connect the connection cable ( 2 ) to the battery ( 3 ) using the battery terminals,
or to the battery charging points provided in the vehicle.
NOTICE!
Make sure you do not reverse the polarity.
•
Positive battery terminal: red terminal
•
Negative battery terminal: black terminal
Incorrect polarity can damage the battery indicator.
NOTE
The connection cable with the 12 V plug is only suitable for use with
cables and accessories.
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