VL612LA
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VELLEMAN
VL612LA – BATTERY CHARGER FOR 6V OR 12V LEAD OR NiCd BATTERIES
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialised
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the
VL612LA
! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the
device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Features
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LED indicator lights up as soon as the plug is put in.
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Rotary switch for current level: 60-120-240-500-900-1300mA
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Rotary switch for voltage level: 6V or 12V lead batteries.
3. Operation
1.
Select the desired charging current for your lead batteries: from 60 to 1300mA. To charge NiCd batteries, select
the desired voltage: 6V (for charging up to 5 pcs) or 12V (for charging up to 10 pcs).
2.
Connect the charger to the lead battery. Observe the polarity: connect the red wire to the positive pole and the
black wire to the negative pole of the battery.
3.
Plug the charger in the mains socket and the LED indicator will light to indicate that the charging is underway.
4.
Unplug the charger and remove the batteries from the charger when not in use.
Charging time (lead batteries):
6V Lead Battery Capacity (in Ah)
12V Lead Battery Capacity (in Ah)
Current
setting at :
3Ah
5Ah
10Ah
3Ah
5Ah
10Ah
240mA
18 h
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18 h
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500mA
9 h
15 h
30 h
9 h
15 h
30 h
900mA
5 h
8 h
16 h
5 h
8 h
16 h
1300mA
3 1/2 h
6 h
11 h
3 1/2 h
6 h
11 h
Charing time (NiCd batteries):
Standard charging (1/10 of battery capacity)
Fast charging (3/10 of battery capacity)
14 to 16 h
4 to 5 h
CAUTION
:
This charger is intended for use with lead or NiCd batteries only. Any attempt to charge other battery types may
result in personal injury or damage to the charger. Never operate the charger if the cord or plug is damaged. Consult
a qualified technician instead. For indoor use only!
Do not exceed the recommended charging time!
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
