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For car, motor, ship, machinery accumulator
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For traditional lead-acid accumulators and maintenance-
free gel or glass fiber types
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5-stage automatic SMART charging program
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Multi-level, constant current,
gentle charging
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Automatic, impulsive sulfate-decontamination
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May regenerate old accumulators
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With
changeable charger-plug (tweezers or ring terminal)
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LCD display with Voltmeter and blue backlight
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Protected against reverzed polarity
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Protected against short circuit
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Overcharge protection
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Protected
against faulty accumulator
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Power supply: with mains connection cable
PREPARATION OF CHARGING
Only batteries with a storage capacity of 6 or 12 Volts and between
1,4-120 Ah
can be charged with this
appliance (lead-acid, maintanence-free closed (én sem tudok jobbat) gel, glass fiber, calcium - AGM, VRLA). Do
not use on defective, neglected, worn or frozen batteries.
Closed batteries should only be charged with a similar automatic charger, otherwise they may be damaged or
exploded as a result of overcharging. When charging conventional batteries, remove the liquid filler plugs so that
the resulting gases can go off.
The conventional lead-acid battery can be stored up to approx. 4-6 months in a
dry, frost-free place, after it is recommended to charge it up. High quality maintenance-free batteries can be
stored for even up to many years without charging. If the uncharged voltage drops below 12.3 to 12.4 V, chemical
processes will start that will ruin the battery. Therefore, it must be filled before that. This charger does not allow to
run below 12.8 V.
Clean the battery terminals with a soft, slightly wet cloth and then wipe it dry. For conventional lead-acid batteries,
remove the cell covers and fill the cells to the level specified by the manufacturer with distilled water. Do not
replace the caps so that the gases generated during charging can
leave.
Maintenance-free batteries are closed.
Always follow the battery manufacturer's instructions.
Place the charger as far away from the battery as far as the wiring permits. Gases or splashed acid can cause
damage to the charger. Never place the charger under / over / behind the battery. Do not place anything on the
charger or cover it, ensure the free flow of air around it.
ATTENTION! Risk of explosion! A spark or flame may
cause explosion of toxic gases generated during charging, so this must be avoided. Do not move the cables
while charging and do not switch on any electrical devices nearby. Ensure the necessary and adequate
ventilation during charging!
CONNECTION OF THE ACCUMULATOR AND THE CHARGER
When connecting or removing the clips, the charger should be unpowered, remove its power plug from the wall
outlet beforehand. Never touch the clips to each other or metal objects. Do not stay opposite the battery and go
away from it before connecting the charger to the network. Generally, it is easier to attach the open clip from the
top to the pole than to connect it from the side. Color marking red: positive (+), black: negative (-)
If the battery is in the vehicle ***
Remove the original battery connectors (first the body-connected pole - this is usually a negative one) so that the
battery does not come into contact with the vehicle. This can help to protect your vehicle's electronics and
shorten charging time. Make sure that all equipment are switched off and the ignition key has been removed. A
spark may cause explosion of toxic gases generated during charging. Therefore it is particularly dangerous to
leave the battery in the vehicle while charging. Do not move the cables, bonnet, doors, and do not switch any
other device in the vehicle during charging moreover do not start the engine. Beware of moving, rotating, sharp
parts, belts, cables, fans. Place the charger away from the vehicle as far as the wires allow.
Check the polarity of the battery contacts. In general, the positive (+ / red) pole has larger diameter than
the negative (- / black) pole.
1. Connect the clip-on cable to the charger cable.
2. Connect the positive clip (+ / red) to the positive pole of the battery.
3. Connect the negative clip (- / black) to the negative pole of the battery.
4. Connect the power cord to the mains and the charger is ready for use.
5. The red LED indicator (5) shows when the battery is connected inversely or the battery is faulty.
6. Select the desired program by pressing the MODE button (10) firmly. This is possible after connecting
to the mains when the battery is already connected to the charger. Otherwise, the "Err" error message
can be read. If you want to change the program while charging, unplug it and reconnect it after a while.
7. When fully charged, all four lines on the display will light up in the battery symbol (7.) Depending on the
circumstances, this may take 25-30 hours. When you have finished charging, unplug the charger and
remove the clips in reverse order. First remove the negative (- / black) and then the positive (+ / red) clip.
After connecting to the network, the charger runs diagnostic programs. It checks the correct polarity of the
connected battery, its possible sulphate status, its current condition, and the functionality of the charger. If
necessary, the desulphurization process starts automatically, followed by an additional 3 + 1 cycle charge.
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As the manufacturer, we recommend the procedure to increase the device's safety.
We do not allow charging the battery in the vehicle
while it is in its original state when it is connected to the vehicle's electrical system. However, according to the relevant standard (EN 60335-2-
29), the following method must be included in this instruction: First, connect the charger to the non-body pole. The other pole should be
attached to the body, away from the battery and the fuel system. Only then can the charger be connected to the mains. After charging, the
charger needs to be disconnected from the mains first, then firstly remove the pole on the body, after it the other connected to the battery.
If the battery is not in the vehicle
The connection procedure is the same as described above in details. Charging can be paused at any time,
interruptable. Disconnect the power cord from the wall and remove the black and red clips. At the next charge,
you must re-set the desired mode with the MODE (10) button.
CHARGING CYCLES
This professional charger is operating fully automatically with 4 + 1 charging modes in 5 cycles. During
installation, after the diagnostic tests are done, charging the worn out battery starts with sulfate discharging.
During the 0.8 A current pulses the battery voltage increases to 7.5 ... 10.5V. Then charging starts with a constant
current (3.8 A ± 0.3 A) until it reaches the required voltage (12.8V ± 0.2V). At this point it switches to a more
gentle, less current charge (3.0A ± 0.2A) while the voltage gradually increases to 14.1V ± 0.2V. During the next
charging phase, the charging current is 0.8 A. By reaching the maximum capacity of the battery, maintenance
charging follows it, with 0.1-0.2 A current. With this the charging is completed.
If the battery is left on the charger for a long period of time, self-discharge will cause slowly decrease of its
voltage. If it is reduced to 12.8 Volts, it will reach the maximum of its capacity by charge power again with
increased current (0.8 A), instead of maintenance charge. This method ensures that the battery can be fully
charged even after extended periods of time. Charging time depends on battery type, capacity, current status,
charging mode, and ambient temperature.
0. stick:
12,5V
I. stick:
12,5-13V
II. stick:
13-13,9V
III. stick:
13,9V
IV. stick:
charged up
1. Diagnosis, reverse polarity protection,
sulphation control
2. Recharge, automatic desulphation, regeneration
3. High current charging (3,8A)
4. Charging up to 80% (3,0A)
5. Absorption deep charging up to 100% (0,8A)
6. Trickle chanrging and monitoring (0,2A)
7. Demand recharging under 12,8V up to 100%-ig (0,8A)
ACCUMULATOR TYPES AND SETTINGS
The charger can be easily set up for different type and status batteries. The following suggestions are only
indicative. You can get accurate information from the battery manufacturer.
Press the MODE button (10) to seletct from the functions:
ATTENTION! Some maintenance-free batteries may require specific charging conditions. Always check the
battery manufacturer's instructions. In a too hot environment, the output voltage is automatically reduced! The
normal voltage level of 12V batteries is actually 14.4V!
WINTER CHARGING MODE
In case of low ambient temperatures, the battery is harder to charge and discharge. It is recommended to select
the winter mode with the MODE (10) button at ambient temperatures of + 1 ... + 5 °C (e.g. in the garage). The
charging voltage (14.7 V / 3.8 A) rises slightly.
The maintenance-free types may be sensitive to this, so do not use this charging method if the battery
manufacturer requires otherwise. Do not charge the frozen battery! Example: Charging time of a fully discharged
12 V / 90Ah battery can be approximately 25-30 hours.
Informative data up to reaching 80% power of discharged battery:
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the charger does not switch to maintenance charge after full charge after 3 days, then an error may have
occurred. Possible reasons of this:
- The battery may be worn out and needs to be replaced.
- Batteries with high antimony content may behave differently, may occasionally let the charger to charge too long
which leads to overcharge. Be careful to avoid this!
- A sulphated, old battery is difficult to charge and therefore the charging time is long. A heavily worn battery can
not be charged fully. Therefore, always make sure that the charger has switched to maintenance charging mode
after charging is completed, before leaving it unattended. If the maintenance mode works, everything is fine. If
the charger does not switch to maintenance mode after 3 days, the battery will probably no longer can be used
and needs to be replaced.
If the device is not charging, the following may occur:
- No power supply; check the power cable and charger cable connector.
- The malfunction indicator LED (5) lights up, e.g. reversed polarity.
- The clips are not connecting properly or short-circuited.
- It is possible that the battery is defective and cannot be charged.
PRECAUTIONS
If there is maintenance charging after a 4-step normal charge, then the charging is completed. The charger
maintains the maximum charge. The length of this section depends on how much charge is deposited. The
charger may be plugged in for months to an unused battery. For this purpose, a screwable ring terminal with 8
mm bore is included. Nevertheless, it is recommended to monitor and check the charging. It is not recommended
to leave the unit unattended for an extended period of time.
If you are working/staying near a lead-acid battery, there should always be someone nearby who can help. Any
acid contacting the skin should be washed with plenty of water and soap.
Make sure that the acid does not get
into your eyes.If acid has gotten into your eyes, wash them with cold flowing water for at least 10 minutes and
seek medical attention.
Children should not be allowed near the unit and/or to operate the unit.
The use of
goggles, protective gloves and protective clothing is mandatory.
Do not touch your face or eyes when working
with batteries.
Do not drop any metal tools on the battery or the charger's clips.
This may cause a short circuit and/or sparking
and an explosion.
Do not wear metal objects (ring, bracelet, wristwatch, necklace, etc.).
The high current
resulting from short circuiting can cause burns.
Recharge batteries in a well ventilated, dry location only.
Monitor the process
,
but not from up close.
If the battery
becomes unusually hot or major gas generation is noticeable, power off the unit and continue recharging later.
If
the charging voltage reaches 14,4 Volts, excessive gas can be generated.
There is a lower risk of this happening
when the unit switches to maintenance-charging, concurrently reducing the charging current.
CLEANING
Power off the unit by unplugging it from the electric outlet prior to cleaning. The clips should not be connected to
anything and should not contact each other or other metal objects. Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any
aggressive cleaners or fluids.
Warning!
If a battery has leaked acid, wear protective gloves and clean the contaminated area with a dry cloth.
Caution: Risk of electric shock! Do not attempt to disassemble of modify the unit or its
accessories. In case any part is damaged, immediately power off the unit and seek the
assistance of a specialist.
In the event that the power cable should become damaged, it should only be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service facility or similarly qualified personnel.
Protected against penetration of dust and waterjets. The power connector is not protected, the
product is suitable for indoor use.
6 V
max.
14,4V/0,8A
max.
14,4V/3,8A
max.
14,7V/3,8A
max.
7,3V/0,8A
This low-current, normal charging mode has for 12 Volt accumulators with capacity
of less than 14 Ah.
Recommended high-current setting for 12V, 14-120 Ah conventional (lead-acid)
and the most maintenance-free (gel, glass fiber) accumulators.
This setting is recommended in case of charging cold (+1 ... + 5
°
C) accumulators.
It is also recommended for many types of glass fibre (AGM) batteries.
This is a low-current, standard charging mode
for 6 Volt rated voltage batteries.
Capacity (Ah)
2
8
14
50
90
Charging time (h)
2-3
8-10
3-4
12-14
23-26
Mode
V
7.5-10.5 10.5-12.8
14.1
14.4
14.4
12.8
A
0.8
3.8
3.0
0.8
0.2
0.8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7