INDEX
Safety
Operating Instructions
Car Battery Maintenance
Simple Faults
Environmental Protection
SAFETY
1. GASES:
When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid
caused by the release of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked lights
should be used around the battery, and the area should be kept well
ventilated.
Because of the risk of explosive gas, only connect, and disconnect, the
battery leads when the mains supply is disconnected.
2. REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION:
In order to protect the charger form anyone incorrectly connecting the
positive lead to the negative terminal or vice versa, The battery charger
contains a temperature-sensitive PPTC resettable fuse. If the fuse is
breaks the circuit upon Overload, Short Circuit or Reverse Polarity, the
charger PPTC fuse will self-repair in a short time (approx. 2 minutes).
3. TYPES OF BATTERIES:
This charger is only suitable for Lead Acid batteries and should not be
used to recharge NICAD or any other type of battery.
4. POINTS OF NOTE:
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When not in use, the battery charger must be kept at a dry area to avoid
moisture damaging the transformer.
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Your Battery Charger is meant for INDOOR USE ONLY. Keep away from
liquids at all times.
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The mains supply cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord
is damaged, the appliance should be discarded.
5. STORING OF THE MAINS CABLE:
Included with the Volt Polska Battery Charger are two plastic ‘U’ shaped
cable holder brackets. These should be inserted into the holes in the
rear of the charger. When inserted the mains lead can be stored by
winding it round these brackets, and then placing the plug into the
dummy socket on the back of the Battery Charger.
6. DANGER:
AVOID GETTING ELECTROLYTE ON YOUR SKIN OR CLOTHES. IT IS
ACIDIC AND CAN CAUSE BURNS. IF THIS OCCURS YOU SHOULD
RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Please read carefully before using
Do not charge 12V batteries smaller than 12Ah
The largest capacity lead acid battery that should be charged is 80Ah
1. CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
It is essential to disconnect the battery from the car. This will avoid
possible damage to the alternator.
To avoid damage to the bodywork from possible spillage it is advisable to
remove the battery completely.
2. PREPARATION OF THE BATTERY
Firstly remove the caps form each cell and check that the level of liquid
is sufficient in each cell. If it is below the recommended level top up with
ionized, or distilled water.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD TAP WATER BE USED.
The cell caps should not be replaced until charging is complete. This allows
any gases formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some
minor escape of acid will occur during charging.
If your battery is permanently sealed it is of course, not necessary to carry
out these checks.
IMPORTANT
If your battery is the AUTORL type, manufactured by Dagenite or Exide, the
glass balls and the long filler cap must be left in place for the duration of
the charging.
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