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BATTERYMATE 150-9 

Instructions for use:  
IMPORTANT: Read the whole of this text before using the 
BatteryMate. 

 

 

MOUNTING BRACKET  

 

A mounting bracket is included for fixing against a vertical surface so as to allow the 
BatteryMate to be positioned off the  workbench. Ensure that the bracket is firmly fixed so 
that the surface of the long arm projects horizontally and safely supports a downward 
force of 10 kg applied at the projecting end. Screws supplied with brackets should be 
used for securely attaching the charger to the bracket through the smaller of the holes in 
the longer bracket arm, when the charger is correctly located on the bracket. 

NOTE

Mount the bracket in a position that allows batteries to he charged to be distanced 
as far as possible from th e BatteryMate & NOT

 

directly above or below it.  

 

CAUTION  

 

This device is provided with an input voltage selector in the fuse drawer at the appliance 
power cord inlet receptacle. The voltage for which the selector is set is displayed in an 
aperture on the fuse drawer, which is located just above the power cord inlet receptacle. 
Rated mains input voltages of 230, 115 or 100 Volts can be selected. Normally the 
voltage for which the BatteryMate is set up should conform with the national standard 
mains voltage of the country of purchase.  

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE DISPLAYED IN THE FUSE 
DRAWER APERTURE CORRESPONDS WITH THE ACTUAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE. IF 
NOT, THEN PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:  

Disconnect the power cord and remove from the device. With a miniature screwdriver or 
similar tool, prise open the fuse drawer. Then remove the pale coloured insert on which 
the voltage selections are printed, rotate and replace it so that the correct input voltage 
is visible through the aperture. Replace the fuse drawer. Make sure it is closed. If a fuse 
blows, replace only with the same fuse type and rating as the original fuse. 

 

WARNING!  

 

Batteries emit 

EXPLOSIVE GASES – prevent flames or sparks near batteries.

 

DO NOT PLACE BATTERIES UNDER CHARGE DIRECTLY ABOVE OR BELOW THE 

BatteryMate. 

Distance the battery from the 

BatteryMate 

as far as practicable. PROTECT 

THE 

BatteryMate 

FROM DAMP & HUMIDITY & FROM ACID CONTAMINATION BOTH 

DURING USE & DURING STORAGE.  

NOTE :

 Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking battery connections. 

Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and avoid contact. In case of 
accidental contact wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts 
are not loose. If they are, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts 
are corroded clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty, clean with a rag damped 
in detergent. Only use the 

BatteryMate 

if the input & output leads and clamps are in 

good, undamaged condition. 

Failure to observe the above warnings voids all 

warranty. 

 

Summary of Contents for BatteryMate 150-9

Page 1: ...BatteryMate 150 9 ...

Page 2: ...l battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions Determine the nominal voltage of the battery by referring to information printed on the battery or by examining owner s manual of vehicle equipment in which battery is or is to be installed WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge a battery ...

Page 3: ...y clips to touch one another CAUTION When charging a battery which is installed in a vehicle take special care in positioning AC and DC cords away from the hood doors or moving engine parts that can pinch or damage the cords Before connecting battery charger to battery establish if the POSITIVE POS P RED terminal normally the larger post on the battery is grounded or if the NEGATIVE NEG N terminal...

Page 4: ...IT IS ESSENTIAL TO VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE DISPLAYED IN THE FUSE DRAWER APERTURE CORRESPONDS WITH THE ACTUAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE IF NOT THEN PROCEED AS FOLLOWS Disconnect the power cord and remove from the device With a miniature screwdriver or similar tool prise open the fuse drawer Then remove the pale coloured insert on which the voltage selections are printed rotate and replace it so that the corre...

Page 5: ...ve become deep discharged or even sulphated although it s basic status prior to this was good By load testing such batteries once they have been sufficiently recharged to sustain a test one can establish whether complete re charging will result in a usable battery in practice If the battery is too severely discharged to sustain the indicated load test then some recharging will be required before t...

Page 6: ...al connections For batteries with filler caps check that these are correctly in place Check that the battery posts are clean free of oxidation build up not loose 2 Establish the Ampère hour capacity normally the 10 hour or 20 hour rating of the battery and select the appropriate range according to the selection table on the decal above the control panel If you do not know the Ah rating of the batt...

Page 7: ...min 4h lights it is necessary to first charge the battery for at least 4 hours at the charge current indicated for that battery on the range selection table on the decal above the control panel See step 2 above A TEST should then be conducted 12 Testing involves the withdrawal of significant energy from the battery which must then be dissipated in the form of heat Following each test the tester wi...

Page 8: ... danger of overcharging the battery 5 The elapsed charging time will be indicated progressively on the elapsed time yellow LED panel to the right of the time selection knob When the timer switches off the charger the duration of charging will continue to be displayed on this LED panel until the battery is disconnected or re tested or re charged or until the AC electrical input is disconnected Eith...

Page 9: ...t be released by tapping the battery a few times The battery has now achieved about 70 of it s full electrical capacity Before a new battery in this state is installed in the vehicle it should be brought to full charge on the BatteryMate using the new battery setting 30 minutes Such batteries have a kind of memory effect in that if subjected to the full charge current from the vehicles charging sy...

Page 10: ...e labelled YTX YTL YTH for Yuasa or with the Y substituted by C or G for example for some other manufacturers For WET MF batteries all other batteries or if in doubt do NOT push the MF button When when NOT to push BatteryMate s MF button when charging If you are not sure donot push the MF button Battery Type Push MF button YTR 4 series YES YTH series YES YTX series except for YTX20 BS YES YIZ30 YI...

Page 11: ...e confirmed by conducting a load test If you have time and wish to charge the battery more thoroughly the battery may be left connected for the remainder of the unelapsed time The charging mode will from now on be at a voltage limit of 13 8 Volts Should the current fall of it s own accord to 10 or less of the selected charge current during the remaining charge time this is an indication that the b...

Page 12: ...ip If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase transportation or mailing costs prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorised representative This limited warranty is void if the product is misused subjected to careless handling or repaired by anyone other than t...

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