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Connecting to a Vehicle Battery
Before charging make sure the battery terminals are really clean
as grease and dust could lead to poor connection. The battery
MUST be disconnected prior to cleaning. Check the battery and
connections for any cracks or damage before proceeding with
cleaning and charging. To help ensure a good connection of the
battery charger terminal clamps, clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water, and wipe the battery terminals
with a cloth to remove any dirt and grease.
If the battery is still fitted to a motor vehicle, make sure that all the
electronics are turned OFF, and that the ignition is turned OFF.
1. With the vehicle engine not
running, connect the red
positive terminal clamp to
the positive ( + ) pole on your
vehicle 12V battery.
Note:
The charger draws a very small amount of electricity from
the battery and the LCD comes on briefly. This is not a fault.
2. Connect the black negative
terminal clamp to an
unpainted piece of metal on
the bodywork away from the
battery.
3. Connect the charger to a
mains power socket.
4. BATTERY CONNECTION & CHARGING
OPERATION
WARNING!
UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY POLE IS CONNECTED TO THE
BODYWORK AND YOU PROCEED AS DESCRIBED
ABOVE. IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT THE POSITIVE BATTERY POLE IS CONNECTED
TO THE BODYWORK (POSITIVE EARTHING). IN THIS
CASE, CONNECT THE BLACK CHARGER CABLE TO THE
NEGATIVE POLE ON THE BATTERY. THEN CONNECT THE
RED CHARGER CABLE TO THE BODYWORK AT A POINT
AWAY FROM THE BATTERY.
WARNING!
PROTECTION AGAINST SWAPPED POLES
WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. IF THE POLES ARE SWAPPED
THERE IS A RISK OF DAMAGING THE CHARGER AND THE
BATTERY/ ON-BOARD VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY OR A
CONNECTED DEVICE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU MAKE
SURE THE POLARITY IS CORRECT WHEN YOU CONNECT
UP. OBSERVE THE MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION (3A)
OF THE BATTERY CHARGER AND DEVICE.
Additional Functions
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SUPPLY:
Enables the battery charger to be used as a buffer power supply as
well, e.g. while changing a battery or for the operation of 12V d.c.
device (observe the max. power consumption) output max. 3A.
Press the “Mode” button –> switch from the RECOND to the
SUPPLY function.
If there is a short-circuit between the charging terminals while the
SUPPLY function is on, the message “Lo V” will appear in the LCD.
The “Warning” symbol will flash.
Note:
The direct voltage which is provided (shown in the display) is
load-dependent and without load it is approx. 14.5 V.
This function can be used for devices which are operated from
a vehicle’s cigarette lighter. Refer to and observe the operating
manual for your 12 V device.
