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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

GC0116

BATTERY CHARGER-STARTER

MODEL NO: WBC240 & WBC400

PART NO: 6261505 & 6261515

Summary of Contents for WBC240

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0116 BATTERY CHARGER STARTER MODEL NO WBC240 WBC400 PART NO 6261505 6261515 ...

Page 2: ...mpered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEE...

Page 3: ... to 2 5 L up to 3 5 L Input Voltage 50Hz 230 V AC Duty Cycle Starting 3 sec On 120 sec Off Max Input current Starting 12V 24V 12V 25A and 24V 39A 12V 40A and 24V 75A Charging 12V 24V 12V 4 6A and 24V 7A 12V 6A and 24V 10A Open Circuit Voltage Output Start 12V 24V 14 77 29 45V 15 98 31 91V Charging 1 12V 24V 11 91 23 75V 9 98 19 80V Charging 2 12V 24V 10 48 20 92V 10 44 20 69V Charging 3 12V 24V 11...

Page 4: ...s with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the charger starter by a person responsible for their safety Keep children well away from the charger starter 7 After charging secure the vehicle battery leads to the correct terminals which should be clean and lightly smeared with petr...

Page 5: ...y having a rated capacity of greater than 16 Amps The maximum input current for the WBC240 24V output is 39 amps with a duty cycle of 3 secs on 120 secs off The maximum input current for the WBC400 24V output is 75 amps with a duty cycle of 3 secs on 120 secs off CAUTION SOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DAMAGED BY BOOST CHARGING OR USE OF START FACILITY CHECK YOUR VEHICLE HANDBOOK BEFORE USING YOU...

Page 6: ...V as shown Three selector switches provide for different functions as shown above The main fuse is mounted on the front panel as shown and the model incorporates a thermal overload cut out 1 Fuse Holder 6 Power On Off Switch 2 Charging condition meter Amps 7 Positive Terminal 24V 3 High Low Charging Selector 8 Positive Terminal 12V 4 Min Boost Charge Charging Selector 9 Negative BLACK lead 5 Batte...

Page 7: ...ns 12V and 24V as shown Two selector switches provide for different functions as shown above The main fuse is mounted on the front panel as shown and the model incorporates a thermal overload cut out 1 Fuse Holder 7 Fast Charge Timer 2 Charging condition meter ammeter 8 Positive Terminal 12V 3 Charging ON Indicator 9 Positive Terminal 24V 4 Start Mode 10 Negative BLACK lead 5 Charging Mode Indicat...

Page 8: ...machine and fit circlips to the axle at the position shown 1 Slide the wheels onto each end of the axle and secure with further circlips outside each wheell 2 Press fit the caps to the wheels 3 Install the foot to the base of the machine using the three screws as shown 4 Fit the positive battery lead to the terminal of your choice 12 24V to match the voltage of the battery ...

Page 9: ...nnect the battery from the vehicle 2 Always remove the grounded earth terminal from the battery first Make sure that all electrical accessories in the vehicle are switched off to prevent sparking 3 Clean the battery terminals Be careful to prevent battery electrolyte from coming in contact with your eyes 4 Except for sealed units add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the ...

Page 10: ...ATTERY WARNING A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY Turn off the charger before you connect disconnect the DC output connectors Do not let the connectors touch each other Attach the connectors to battery terminals and make sure that you get a good connection ...

Page 11: ...nect the POSITIVE RED lead to the vehicle frame or engine block away from the battery Do not connect the lead to ancilliary engine components 4 Where appropriate we recommend that the non earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging It is possible that damage may occur to the vehicle s electronic equipment 5 When charging is completed switch off the charger starter and unplug it R...

Page 12: ...onnected in series set up the charger using the positive cable connected to the 24V terminal RAPID CHARGING USING THE TIMER 1 The WBC400 has a charge timing device of up to 60 minutes operation 2 To initiate Rapid Charging turn the fast charge timer to the required charging time in minutes and turn the charging level rotary switch to one of the fast charging levels of either 4 5 or 6 3 When the pr...

Page 13: ...MODEL 1 Set the mode rotary switch to the CHARGE function indicated by the battery symbol Set the switch to low 1 3 or High 4 6 as required 2 If required set the Fast Charge Timer rotary switch to the required time duration 15 30 45 or 60 minutes The timer is only to be used on the High charge settings 4 5 6 BOTH MODELS 1 Check the current delivery by reading the ammeter on the front of the batter...

Page 14: ...s stop charging WHEN CHARGING IS COMPLETE 1 When charging is complete the ammeter reading should be close to 0 and the electrolyte in the battery may begin to gas Stop charging to protect the battery plates from damage 2 Switch off the charger and disconnect the plug from the power socket Remove the leads from the battery as described in the previous sections Return the battery to the vehicle Secu...

Page 15: ...ct the cables to the vehicle battery as for charging 5 Set the ON OFF switch to ON WBC400 MODELS 1 Set the rotary CHARGE START switch in the START position 2 Connect the cables to the vehicle battery as for charging CAUTION WE RECOMMEND THAT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BOOST START YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR 10 15 MINUTES THIS WILL IMPROVE THE CHANCE OF A FIRST TIME START PARTICULARLY WITH LARGER ENGINES ...

Page 16: ...ety fuses which will protect the unit under the following circumstances Overload too high a current to the battery Short Circuit clamps touch or cross connection to battery Prolonged starting attempts REPLACING THE FUSE The fuse fitted is rated at 2 x 60A WBC240 and 2 x 100A WBC400 and is fitted behind the clip on cover for easy replacement 1 Switch the unit off and disconnect from the mains 2 All...

Page 17: ...orrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda 3 Examine the leads at regular intervals for damage and have them replaced if necessary STORAGE 1 Wind up the connecting leads and power cable when not in use and store in the compartment when not being used 2 Store in a clean dry area WARNING ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS AND ANY BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING A...

Page 18: ...f AC input power Make sure that the charger is plugged into AC outlet and the POWER LED is lit Faulty connections to battery terminals Unplug the charger and check the battery connection ensure that there is a good connection at the battery terminal post and or vehicle chassis Wrong charge voltage selection Check that the correct charge voltage was selected for the battery being charged Battery vo...

Page 19: ...19 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 20: ...20 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com WBC240 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 21: ...stat 15 Varistor 2 Front Handle 16 Resistor 3 Selector Switch 17 Diverter 4 On Off Switch 18 Fuse Cover 5 Ammeter 19 Fuse 6 Power Cable 20 Rectifier Bridge 7 Earth Clamp black 21 Cable Gland 8 Live Clamp Red 22 Transformer 9 Wheel 23 Back Panel 10 Axle 24 Bottom Panel 11 Circlip 25 Foot 12 Fuse Post 26 Top Panel 13 Connection Post 27 Front Panel 14 Capacitor ...

Page 22: ...22 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com WBC400 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 23: ... Clamp Red 17 Base Panel 3 Handle 18 Foot Bracket 4 Fuse Cover 19 Wheel 5 Cable Insert 20 Diverter 6 Ammeter 21 Circlip 7 Back Panel 22 Plastic Ventilation Grill 8 Fuse 23 Thermostat 9 Terminal 24 Resistor 10 Indicator Light 25 Varistor 11 Top Panel 26 Capacitor 12 Main Transformer 27 Power Cable 13 Switch 28 Front Panel 14 Timer 29 Control Knob 15 Rectifier Bridge 30 Fixed Connector Post ...

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