4.1.3.
Subject to 4.1.1. above, disconnect and remove the battery from the vehicle and place in an appro
priate safe area ready for charging.
4.1.4.
remove the battery electrolyte cover or caps to allow the gases produced by charging to escape.
4.1.5.
check that the electrolyte is covering the plates inside. if not, add distilled water so that the plates are covered by 5-10mm.
4.1.6.
the correct charging status of the battery may be determined by use of a hydrometer which will measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
The following figures (kg/ltr) apply at 20
°
c:
1.28 = Fully charged, 1.21 = half charged, 1.14 = Fully discharged.
WARNING! Be cautious and vigilant as the electrolyte is a highly corrosive acid.
4.2.
coNNectINg the charger to the batterY
ensure that the battery charger is unplugged from the mains power supply before connecting the clamps to the battery.
4.2.1.
for chargers with dual voltage output set the charger voltage to match that of the battery voltage (i.e. 12 or 24 volts) by connecting the
positive (red) clamp lead to either the 12 volt output terminal or the 24 volt output terminal as appropriate.
4.2.2.
set the mode switch to “charge”, indicated by the battery symbol.
4.2.3.
set the rate of charge to that required by using the charge level switches as shown in fig. 1. the min & Boost switch relates to charge
levels only. When the charge level is set to Boost the switch marked 1 & 2 is over-ridden.
4.2.4.
check that the charger clamps and battery terminals are clean and free from oxidation.
4.2.5.
connect the PositiVe (red or +) lead to the PositiVe (+) terminal on the battery and the neGAtiVe (Black or -) lead to the neGAtiVe (-)
terminal on the battery.
4.3.
chargINg the batterY
4.3.1.
connect the charger to the mains power supply and switch on using front panel mounted on
/ OFF switch (fig. 1).
4.3.2.
check the current delivery to the battery by reading the ammeter on the front of the battery charger (fig.2). during charging the pointer on
the ammeter will slowly decrease (move to the left) according to the capacity and condition of the battery (see fig. 2, dial face may vary
according to model of charger).
4.3.3.
if a boost charge is required ensure that an initial charge has built up first before selecting boost on the front panel (fig.1).
4.3.4.
When the battery is fully charged the reading on the ammeter should be at the “0” output indicator. At this point the electrolyte in the
battery will begin to bubble. stop charging at this point in order to protect the battery plates from oxidisation and to keep the battery in
good condition.
WarNINg:
the charger will not switch off automatically. the state of charge should be regularly monitored by the operator.
Do Not
leave the charger operating unattended or overnight.
4.3.5.
switch the charger off and unplug from the mains power supply. disconnect the power clamps, clean and store the charger in a safe,
dry area.
4.3.6.
replace the battery electrolyte cover or caps. Wipe up any splashes or spillage (remember that the electrolyte is a corrosive acid).
Return the battery to the vehicle and secure according the manufacturer’s instructions. Reconnect the power leads. Check to ensure all
tools etc. are removed before closing the bonnet or boot.
4.4.
LoW or No MaINteNaNce batterIes
4.4.1.
When charging a low, or no maintenance battery take very special care to use only a “loW” charge setting. use a battery tester to
continually check the voltage across the clamps.
4.4.2.
When the battery terminal voltage reaches 14.4 volts for 12V batteries or 28.8 volts for 24V batteries stop the charging process.
4.5.
MuLtIpLe batterY chargINg
WarNINg:
Do Not
attempt to simultaneously charge different types of batteries or batteries with different capacities or levels of
charge.
4.5.1.
A number of batteries may be charged at the same time. to do so we recommend parallel connection as shown in fig.3.
4.5.2.
two 12 volt batteries may be charged simultaneously in series using a 24 volt output charger as shown in fig.4. this is only
recommended if both batteries are of similar capacity and in a similar state of discharge.
fig.2
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fig.3
fig.4
fig.1
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