4. INSTALLATION & SET-UP
3.7
BATTERY CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR, fig 1-5:
The charge voltage is constantly monitored in ‘Charge’ or ‘Tronic’ mode and the battery status is indicated by illuminating one of the
three lEDs. The top lED indicates a charged battery with a battery voltage reading greater than or equal to the voltage setting. The
middle lED indicates that the battery is able to receive more current and the bottom lED indicates that the battery is flat. Refer to fig.5.
3.8
DISPLAY (CURRENT/VOLTAGE/TIME INDICATOR), fig.1-6:
The key to the right of the display selects the three display options:
“I”
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .displays the output current in amps, both in "CHARGE", and "TRONIC" modes.
"V"
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . displays the output voltage across the battery terminals in volts.
"TIME
", . . . . . . . . . . displays the length of time that has elapsed during "CHARGE" mode, in minutes.
The display can also show a set of letters representing the current condition/mode (See fig.5).
In "START-PAUSE" mode the display shows the time remaining during the forced pause, in seconds.
3.9
SELECTING CHARGING TIME, fig1-7:
This key is used to select the charging time for the "CHARGE" function; the following times are available:
2/4/6/10 hours.
In "CHARGE" mode, if the preset time passes before the end-of-charge voltage is reached, the battery charger will automatically
charge for 2 more hours and then switch off.
3.10 POTENTIOMETER, fig1-8:
This potentiometer is used to set the charge current in both "CHARGE" and "TRONIC" modes and is variable
from 1 to 30amps.
3.11 SWITCHING ON/OFF, fig1-9:
This key switches the current to the battery/ies ON or OFF.
WARNING: the battery charger is still powered even when the OFF LED is lit.
4.1
Unpack the battery charger and assemble the battery clips to the cables, as indicated in
Fig.2, if necessary.
4.2
POSITIONING THE BATTERY CHARGER
Position the battery charger on a solid level suface, making sure that it is stable and that
there is no obstruction of the air intake vents.
4.3
CONNECTION TO THE MAIN SUPPLY
The battery charger plug should be connected as shown in section 1. Check that the mains voltage is the same
as the voltage of the equipment. Check that the power supply is protected by systems such as fuses or automatic
switches, sufficient to support the maximum current absorption of the equipment.
The connection to the main supply has to be made using a suitable cable.
If you put an extension to the primary cable, the section should be adequate and, in any case, never less than that
of the cable supplied.
4.4
CHECKS BEFORE CHARGING
NB: Before charging check that the capacity of the battery which is to be charged is suitably matched to the
output of the charger.
Remove the caps of the battery (if fitted) so as to let the gas produced go out.
Check that the level of the electrolyte covers the plates of the battery. If they are not covered add distilled water until it covers the
plates by 5-10 mm.
WARNING: USE THE MAXIMUM CAUTION DURING THIS OPERATION AS THE ELECTROLYTE IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE ACID.
Please remember that the exact charge status of the battery can only be determined by using a battery fluid tester which allows the
measurement of the specific gravity of the electrolyte. The following indicate approximate density values for the solution (kg/I at20°C):
1.28 = charged battery
1.21 = half-charged battery
1.14 = flat battery.
fig.1
Fig.2
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