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CT 160 / 210
EN
Translation of the original instructions
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARGER (FIG I, PAGE 36)
The chargers CT 160 and CT 210 are designed to charge lead acid batteries with liquid electrolyte, nominal voltage
from 12V, and with capacity according to the table II, page 41.
1 – Ammeter
5 – Fuse
2 – Battery voltage selector
6 – clamps
3 – Battery capacity selector
7 – handle (CT 210 only)
4 – Main switch
8 – Power supply (CT160 : fixed / CT210 : removable)
CHARGER MODE
Preliminary precautions
•
For indoor use, with good ventilation. Protect the charger from rain and moisture.
•
Remove the battery caps if there is, and check the level of liquid. If it is not correct, filled up with distilled water.
Clean well the battery terminals.
•
Check if the battery capacity and voltage are compatible with your charger.
Do not charge the battery when it
is connected on the vehicle.
Connection and disconnection
• Disconnect from the battery all electronic system during the charge (do not charge the battery when it is connected
on the car).
• Plug in your charger to 230 V 50/60 Hz mains supply.
•
Connect the clamps (+ red, - black) to + and - battery terminals, making sure you get a good electric contact,
respecting the following order:
◦ Connect first the battery terminal not connected to the chassis of the vehicle.
◦
Then connect the other connection to the chassis remote from the battery and any fuel line.
•
Choose the charge voltage (12 / 24V) and the charge speed (normal or boost). The « Boost » function allows
charging a battery quickly.
Control and end of the charge process
•
These are traditional chargers; the charge process must be stopped manually.
• The ammeter is a charge indicator. When the current drops down to 0, the battery charge is ending. You can stop
the charge process. In normal mode, it takes about 10 hrs to fully charge a battery. If the ammeter is not at the
minimum after this period, check the charge mode and voltage or have the battery checked by a professional.
• Do not let the charger connected more than 24 Hours on a battery.
•
After charging, disconnect the battery charger from main supply. Then remove the chassis connection and the
battery connection, in this order.
PROTECTIONS
Your product has been developed with a maximum of protections:
• The clamps of the battery are isolated.
•
The polarity reversal will not cause danger. The protection is insured by an automotive fuse, which must be changed
in case of polarity error. Respect the rating of the fuse, which is indicated on the charger.
•
This device is protected by an internal fuse to avoid any risk in case of damage to the charger.
• (CT160 : 1,6A – CT210 : 2A)
• Thermal protection: the transformer of the product is protected by a thermal switch. If the charger is used
intensively, it may switch in thermal protection mode (cooling time about 15min), and then resume the charge.
