7
STEP 1
Voltage
Selection
1.
Disconnect
battery.
2.
Select
charge
voltage.
3.
Wait until
LEDs #3,
#4, #5, #6,
#7 & #8
flash twice,
confirming
selection is
in memory.
4.
Reconnect
battery.
NOTE:
Selection
remains
even if AC
power is
lost.
LED #1a
=> 6V
LED #1b
=> 12V
LED #1a / 1b :
Confirms AC power
supply to the charger
LED #2
=>
- Lights together with
LED #1a or #1b when
a higher charge
voltage is selected.
6V
12V
7.20V
1a
7.35V
1a
2
7.65V
1a
2
14.4V
1b
14.7V
1b
2
15.3V
1b 2
Changing voltage selection:
Push and release the pushbutton switch.
The mode selection changes when the button is released. SAVE (#3),
CHARGE (#4), OPTIMIZE(#5) and TEST (#6,7, 8) LEDs flash twice to
confirm selection is in memory, confirming your battery can now be
connected.
LED #2
=>
:
There are 3 different charge voltages for
6V / 12V lead-acid batteries.
LED #2 OFF: 7.2V / 14.4V (2.4V / cell) -
the standard charging voltage
suitable and safest for all lead-acid battery types.
TIP: If you are not sure of your battery’s charging requirements, choose
this mode to avoid overcharging the battery.
LED #2 ON: 7.35V / 14.7V (2.45V / cell) -
higher charging voltage
suitable only for specific sealed AGM (absorbed glass mat) flat plate or
spiral cell batteries.
LED #2 flashing: 7.65V / 15.3V (2.55V / cell) -
highest charging
voltage suitable only for specific maintenance free lead-calcium Ca/Ca
batteries with built in hydrometer indicator 'eye', OR for periodic
reconditioning charge of STD wet-cell and Ca/Ca deep cycle batteries.
IMPORTANT:
Selecting 7.35V or 7.65V (for 6V batteries) or 14.7V or
15.3V (for 12V batteries) elevates charge voltage in STEP 5 & 6. Confirm
battery charge voltage requirement before selecting a higher charge
voltage. Incorrect selection can lead to overcharging and electrolyte loss
through gassing and can cause permanent damage.
Proceeding to charge: If the battery's voltage matches the voltage
selection the charge mode automatically activates and proceeds to
STEP 3. If it does not proceed, see STEP 2.
STEP 2
Protection
LED #1a / #1b
flashing ON/OFF
6V
12V
12V
6V
REVERSE POLARITY / incorrect battery connection (LED #1a and
#1b flashing together) :
The charger is electronically protected so no
damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the
connections are corrected.
VOLTAGE SAFETY CHECK:
6V (#1a) flashing:
a battery with voltage exceeding 8V is connected /
battery may be 12V.
12V (#1b) flashing:
a battery with voltage below 8V is connected;
battery may be 6V or it may be a deep discharged 12V battery.
Action: Physically check battery. If nominal voltage is 6V, disconnect
battery and select 6V.
If nominal voltage is 12V, push and hold pushbutton switch. After 3
seconds program will proceed to STEP 3.
STEP 3
Preparing
to charge
Immediately following connection to a battery there may be a 1-2 second delay before
charging progresses,
during which time battery State Of Charge and ambient temperature is
measured to determine charge requirement and duration of the State Of Health test in STEP 7.
STEP 4
SAVE
State of
charge:
less than
50%
LED #3 : RED
3
The SAVE mode engages if the battery state of charge was less
than 50% or the battery was diagnosed as sulphated.
Charge time: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 2 hours.
A recondition charge is applied; current is delivered in pulses to prepare
the battery to accept normal charge and increase state of charge above
50%.
