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USE AS A STARTER (see pages 6 and 7)
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This equipment is unsuitable for starting vehicles with electronic control units.
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While charging battery, leave the battery caps loose (pict. 1).
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Ensure that electrolyte level in each battery cell is some millimetres higher than the plates (pict. 2).
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Connect the positive cable (red clamp, +) to the "+ START" terminal of the battery charger (pict. 3). Connect
the negative cable (black clamp -) to the terminal on the battery charger indicating the output voltage
corresponding to the voltage of the battery (pict. 4, item 592 and item 593).
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After having determined which battery pole is connected to the chassis of the plant of the vehicle to be started,
connect the charger clamps to the battery as in charging section. Follow the same procedure and precautions
as outlined in previous instructions (pict. 5).
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Set the switch on O - OFF position (pict. 6, 6a) then connect the unit to the mains supply (pict. 7). Place the
switch on START position (pict. 8, 8a), turn the vehicle key and press the button of the remote control (pict. 9)
(or, for items 592 and 593, the one situated on the panel of the battery charger) for the time necessary to start
the vehicle.
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When the starting operation is finished, switch off the battery charger (pict. 10). Remove the charger power
cord from mains supply (pict. 11), then the battery charger clamps if the battery is on a vehicle first
disconnecting the charger clip that is connected to the chassis of the vehicle (pict. 12).
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To avoid overloads caused to the charger by long starting times, it is advisable to charge the battery with an
high intensity of charging current (rapid charge) for some minutes, before starting the vehicle.
CHANGE OF POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Remove the front hatch and move the cables on the terminal board from the 400V connection to the 230V
connection.
PROBLEM CHECKLIST
Before any intervention on your battery charger always remove the power cord plug from the mains
supply.
In case of failure check:
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To have followed procedure and precautions as indicated in instructions;
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Battery status: batteries discharged for long periods or sulphated cannot be easily charged;
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That mains supply is available;
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Good connection between charger clamps and battery posts;
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That the fuse is in working order (if not, use one with the same capacity);
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That the thermostat attached to the transformer is not temporarily open due to a previous overload of the unit.
NOTE:
A fully charged battery may not be able to start a car if the battery connectors are loose or corroded.
