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BC-1240P-1AP 

12V 40A Multi-Stage Battery Chargers 

User Manual 

 

 

Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times. 

 

This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual 

And pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and any equipment connected into the system. 

 

Pay special attention to these two types of notices used in this manual; 

 

WARNING: 

Failure to heed this warning may cause injury to persons and damage to Equipment. 

 

CAUTION: 

Failure to observe this warning may result in damage to equipment and improper functioning of the Charger. 

 

WARNING: 

 
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The charger is designed for in-door use. Protect the charger from ingress of water. 

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This charger is made to charge only properly sized lead acid batteries. 

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Don't recharging non-rechargeable batteries. 

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Charging other types of battery or under-sized lead acid batteries may cause fire or explosion. 

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Install the charger in accordance with all local codes 

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Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged. 

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Do not remove casing of the charger, there is no user serviceable parts inside.   

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Never attempt to charge a frozen battery   

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Never attempt to charge a damaged battery. 

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Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting the battery. 

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Never place the charger on top of a battery. 

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Never smoke, use an open flame, or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as Batteries may 

 

give out explosive gas. 

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Do not charge batteries in a sealed enclosure (boxed- in) due to possible explosion of entrapped explosive gas. 

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Use of accessories not recommended may cause risk of fire, electric shock or equipment damage. 

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Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the links to the battery. 

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If the charger does not work properly or if it has been damaged, unplug its AC and DC connection. 

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Do not use this charger in connection with any medical device or life support system. 

 

CAUTIONS: 

 
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Refer to battery manufacturer’s specific recommended values for battery type settings and float voltage setting. 

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Ensure all ventilation ports are not obstructed for efficient fan cooling, keep loose soft material such  as  paper,  cloth,  etc.  away 

 

from the Charger 

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During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area. 

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If longer output charging cable are required, make sure the cable diameter is adequate for the Current & Cable length. 

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AC source from portable generator:   

 

The VA rating of standard generator should be at least 4 times the maximum rating of the charger. Inverter type generator can 

 

have 2 to 3 times the maximum rating of the charger. 

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It is recommended that the ac output is stabilized by running the generator for 2-3 minutes before switching on the charger. 

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This charger is for stand alone application only, parallel or series connection will cause damage to charger and connected battery 

 

or load. 

 

Summary of Contents for BC-1240P-1AP

Page 1: ...f a battery Never smoke use an open flame or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as Batteries may give out explosive gas Do not charge batteries in a sealed enclosur...

Page 2: ...and Calcium Calcium lead acid batteries There are two user programmable charging profiles for the professional users through USB port by personal computer In addition the programmed maintenance charge...

Page 3: ...Sensor Socket Connection to Battery Temperature sensor accessory Sensor to increase decrease charging voltage at low high battery temperature B Using the charger 1 Check the supplied accessories AC c...

Page 4: ...ry charger in a well ventilated place make sure the mounting surface is flat and without soft covering material or loose paper sheet The air intake is at the bottom and air outlet at the back Make sur...

Page 5: ...s to Float Stage The max Absorption time is also controlled by the time in Bulk charge and battery type selected Stage 3 THE UO PHASE The constant voltage charging Float LED is ON In Float stage the b...

Page 6: ...ce the Voltage of each cell reverse the high concentration of electrolyte at the bottom and clear up large sulfate crystals on the plates You can use the Equalization Selection Switch 8 to perform the...

Page 7: ...duced output power OFF OFF ON At reduced output power as selected Indicates xx Power Set This is not a fault So no specific indication Battery over heat detected by remote temp sensor at 60 C Flashing...

Page 8: ...elect switch in wrong setting Battery capacity too large Ambient temperature too low Battery has damaged cell or battery is too old Wrong set the lower power level Check for loose contact right cable...

Page 9: ...recovers Automatically after Fault Condition is Removed Short Circuit Recovers Automatically if Fault Condition is Removed within 20 seconds Otherwise the charger will shutdown until re start the cha...

Page 10: ...level set type of fault with alarm etc and can remote control the output terminal On OFF trigger the Equalization charging for wet battery and force charger to float mode It can be mounted on BC char...

Page 11: ...output ON and OFF Green LED is illuminated when output is ON 2 Alarm Can be silenced or audible by toggling this button default is audible Red LED will illuminate when fault occurred 3 Func To toggle...

Page 12: ...r Level Display current output level 10 Software Version Displays the current control software version Remote Short cut 1 Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds and release the button to enter Eq...

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