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WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Use of safety goggles and gloves when working with lead acid batteries is strongly advised.
Avoid contact with the electrolyte as this is acidic and is likely to cause burns to the skin or clothes. If this
occurs you should rinse the affected area with plenty of water immediately. In the event of burns to the skin,
medical advice should be sought if the symptoms persist.
DISPOSAL
In the event that this product must be disposed of, an authorised place for the recycling of electrical and
electronic appliances must be sought. Contact your local authority for information concerning local Household
Recycling Centres with applicable facilities.
This product must not be disposed of with general domestic waste.
RECOMMENDED USES
This product is suitable for charging 12V normal lead acid and AGM batteries of capacities between 20-90Ah
(Ampere hours) only. Check with your device manufacturer if you are unsure about the suitability of this
charger for use with your vehicle, device or battery.
BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read your vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for further information and advice regarding the
disconnection of the battery for charging purposes.
IMPORTANT:
Batteries store large amounts of energy. Avoid short circuits which could result in a dangerous electrical
discharge that could result in personal injury and / or damage to equipment and property.
1. PREPARATION OF THE BATTERY
In the case of sealed lead-acid batteries, firstly remove the caps from each cell and check the level of liquid. If
it is below the recommended level, top up with ionized or distilled water.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD TAP WATER BE USED
To avoid battery acid splashing, the cell caps should be replaced but not tightened until charging is complete.
This allows any gases formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will
occur during charging. If your battery is permanently sealed it is unnecessary to carry out these checks
2. CONNECTION
To avoid sparks which could cause an explosion, the mains supply should always be disconnected before
making or breaking battery connections. Connect the battery clips to the battery in the following order:
a)
Connect the positive charging lead (RED) to the positive post of the battery ( / +ve or P).
b) For vehicles with the battery still installed:
Connect the negative charging lead (BLACK) to the vehicle
chassis, well away from the battery, fuel line, and hot or moving parts.
For batteries removed from the vehicle:
Connect the negative charging lead (BLACK) to the negative post
of the battery (marked - / -ve or N).
After connecting the clips, rotate them slightly so as to remove any dirt or oxidization, thus ensuring a good
contact.
3. OUTPUT SELECTION
WARNING! All selections & connections must be made before the battery charger is switched on.
If you are charging a small battery or you only require a slower rate of charge, set the switch on the front panel
to “MIN”. If you are charging a large or leisure type battery or require a quick boost charge, set the switch to
“BOOST”.