2.1. Introduction
. Compact electronic battery chargers with pressed steel casing and carrying handle. Intelligent charge control makes them
perfect for long term maintenance of batteries on irregularly or seasonally-used vehicles. AUTOCHARGE12 & 18 additionally features
an analogue ammeter for accurate indication of charge rate. Suitable for lead acid or low maintenance batteries, these chargers react
continuously to battery condition and deliver whatever charge rate is required. An LED display confirms the status of charger. These
electronic chargers can be connected to a battery for an indefinite period the intelligent circuitry constantly monitoring the voltage and
maintaining optimum battery charge.
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DO NOT
try to charge battery if fluid is frozen.
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WARNING!
To prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible explosion
DO NOT
drop metal tools in the battery area, or allow them to touch
the battery terminals.
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DO NOT
allow power clamps to touch each other or to make contact with any metallic part of the vehicle.
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DO NOT
cross connect power leads from charger to battery. Ensure positive (+/RED) is to positive and negative (-/BLACK) is to negative. If
symbols cannot be distinguished, remember that the negative terminal is the one directly connected to the vehicle bodywork.
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DO NOT
pull the cables or clamps from the battery terminals.
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DO NOT
use the charger outdoors, or in damp, or wet locations and
DO NOT
operate within the vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.
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DO NOT
use charger inside vehicle or inside engine compartment.
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Ensure there is effective ventilation to prevent a build-up of explosive gases, and do not cover or obstruct charger ventilation louvres.
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DO NOT
use the charger for a task for which it is not designed.
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WARNING!
DO NOT
simultaneously charge batteries of different capacities or discharge levels.
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WARNING!
If a fuse blows, ensure it is replaced with an identical fuse type and rating. Use only Sealey genuine parts.
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When not in use, store the charger carefully in a safe, dry, childproof location.
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Input
Output
Recommended Battery Capacity
Voltage
Frequency
Voltage
Current:
RMS DC
Autocharge6
230V AC
50Hz
12V DC
6A
4A
32 - 60 Ah
Autocharge12
230V AC
50Hz
12V DC
12A
8A
45 - 180 Ah
Autocharge18
230V AC
50Hz
12V DC
18A
12A
95 - 250 Ah
3. OPERATION
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WARNING!
Ensure you read, understand and apply the safety and operational
instructions before connecting the charger power clamps to the battery. Only when you are
sure that you understand the procedures is it safe to proceed with the actual charging process.
Note:
This unit is designed to work on 12V batteries which have a battery voltage of between 9V and
14V. If the unit detects voltages outside of these limits it will automatically stop charging. Once
the battery voltage returns to within the limits, charging will automatically re-start.
Note:
This unit is fitted with a Thermal Cut-out which will switch the charger off. This will occur if the
battery tries to draw too large a current for too long a period of time or in the event of high ambient
temperature.
3.1. Status indicators
Four LEDs on the charger front panel indicate status (Fig.1.):
Upper Red LED - Battery is being charged but the charging is not complete
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3.2. Battery charging
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WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and follow all safety instructions in Section 1 before attempting to use the
Autocharge 6, 12 or 18.
3.2.1. Establish the battery voltage ensuring that it is 12V.
3.2.2. Remove battery caps, if possible.
3.2.3. Connect power clamps to the battery terminals, ensuring correct polarity.
3.2.4. Connect charger to mains power supply, switch on and ensure upper red LED is illuminated.
3.2.5. When upper green LED iluminates, indicating that battery is fully charged, disconnect charger from the mains supply and only then
remove clamps from the battery terminals.
3.2.6. Carefully wipe any spillage of acid from the battery top and replace battery caps, if removed.
3.2.7. FOR A VERY FLAT BATTERY, DISCONNECT CABLES FROM BATTERY TERMINALS AND ALLOW BATTERY TO REST FOR 30
MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE. REMEMBER TO PROVIDE A BACK-UP SUPPLY FOR THE VEHICLE WHEN DOING
THIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO ON-BOARD ELECTRONICS. CHECK SEALEY MODEL VS207 FOR THIS FUNCTION.
Fig.1.
Green LED - Battery is fully charged - disconnect charger from mains supply and
then
from battery.
Yellow LED - Battery voltage is below 9V or battery is damaged.
Lower Red LED - Clamps have been incorrectly connected to battery - disconnect charger from mains supply and reconnect red clamp to
positive battery terminal, black clamp to negative terminal.
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole UK importer of Sealey Power Products.
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT:
No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment.
WARRANTY:
Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION:
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Declaration of Conformity
We, the sole UK importer, declare that the products listed below are in conformity with the following standards and directives.
The construction files for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be
inspected, by a national authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
Electronic Battery Chargers
Models: Autocharge6.V2, Autocharge12.V2
& Autocharge18.
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
Signed by Mark Sweetman
23rd June 2004
AUTOCHARGE 6.V2, 12.V2, & 18 - 1 - 23/06/04
01284 757500
01284 703534
Sole UK Distributor
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
www.sealey.co.uk
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