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INTELLI-CHARGE

12 VOLT, 7 STAGE SWITCHMODE

BATTERY CHARGER

P/No.s IC700, IC700W, IC1000, IC1500

Summary of Contents for IC1000

Page 1: ...INTELLI CHARGE 12 VOLT 7 STAGE SWITCHMODE BATTERY CHARGER P No s IC700 IC700W IC1000 IC1500 ...

Page 2: ... rules Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Never charge a frozen battery If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use It must be replaced or repaired by a qualified person Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate surfaces Store and charge in a suitable area Ensure all vehicle accessories including lights heaters appliances etc are turn...

Page 3: ...s charging time by delivering maximum charge to set voltage 4 ABSORPTION Ensures a full charge to the battery without overcharging EQUALISATION Calcium mode only Returns a full hydrometer reading to calcium batteries by removing acid stratification 5 ANALYSIS Tests the battery to ensure fully charged 6 RECONDITION Restores battery health to deeply discharged batteries by equalising the cells 7 FLO...

Page 4: ...condition charge up to 3 times before switching the charging cycle to Float with an error indication Float The Float stage maintains the battery at 100 charge without overcharging or damaging the battery This means the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATE The charger s output can be adjusted to suit the size of the battery for optimum charging MULTI CHEM...

Page 5: ...rs switchmode chargers convert 240VAC power to 12VDC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on heavy transformers This allows the charger to be lightweight and compact without sacrificing on performance COOLING FAN The charger is fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan to cool onboard electronics and maintain charging performance The cooling fan will ...

Page 6: ...5A 2 25A Equalization Constant current 1 0 2 0A Constant current 2 0A up Constant current 2 0 2 2A Calcium mode only up to 16V then hold for 1 hour to 16V then hold for 1 hour up to 16V then hold for or 12 hour timeout or 12 hour timeout 1 hour or 12 hour timeout Analysis Monitors battery for 90 sec Recondition Constant current Constant current Constant current 0 15A 1 05A for 0 3A 1 5A for 0 3A 2...

Page 7: ...rged Mounting Flange Adjustable Charge Rate Battery Chemistry Selection Mode Button LED Battery Chemistry Display Indicates selected battery chemistry type Power Cord DC Leads Intelli Power FOR LEAD ACID CELL BATTERIES IC700 182 108 IC1500 202 108 IC1000 7 61 61 61 AC Cord 15A Inline Blade Fuse 1 15m Output Lead Battery Clips Battery Clips Ring Terminals AC Cord Intelli Power FOR LEAD ACID CELL BA...

Page 8: ...y post STEP 2B CONNECTION IN VEHICLE Determine if the vehicle is Positively or Negatively earthed Negatively earthed vehicles have a cable usually black from the Negative battery terminal to the vehicle s chassis Negatively earthed most vehicles Connect the RED lead battery clip from the charger to the Positive battery terminal Connect the BLACK lead battery clip from the charger to the vehicle s ...

Page 9: ...s to the Negative battery terminal Connect the plug on the harness to the charger s output lead socket STEP 3 CONNECT TO 240V MAINS POWER Connect the battery charger to the 240V mains powered socket and turn on the mains power STEP 4 SET CHARGE RATE The charge rate should be set according to the size of the battery See the recommended charge rates for various battery sizes in the table on the foll...

Page 10: ...CHARGED LED remains on this is known as the float stage and the charger can be left connected to the battery without over charging If the POWER LED is flashing there is a fault refer to Fault Codes explanation on page 13 of this manual STEP 7 DISCONNECTION Ensure the 240V mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected from the 240V mains power Battery out of vehicle Remove the BLACK le...

Page 11: ...2 x ring terminals an inline fuse holder and a fuse with a rating equal to or greater than twice the chargers output See below IC700 use supplied wiring harness 15 Amp fuse IC700W 15 Amp fuse IC1000 20 Amp fuse IC1500 30 Amp fuse Connection 1 Cut off the supplied battery clips ensure you leave sufficient cable to reach the battery terminals DO NOT extend the battery charger DC cables as the added ...

Page 12: ...he correct battery type is selected POWER SUPPLY CONSTANT VOLTAGE OF 13 8 VOLTS This sets the charger in power supply mode giving a constant voltage of 13 8VDC This mode is best used where appliances are drawing power from the battery for example like a Fridge Although the charger is designed to work with a battery connected it can also work without a battery GEL MAX VOLTAGE OF 14 1 VOLTS This cha...

Page 13: ...LEDs illuminate This indicates the keys are now locked To unlock press and hold and CHARGE RATE and MODE keys for 3 seconds until all the LEDs illuminate This indicates the keys are now unlocked FAULT CODES There are three error codes that may be displayed These will be displayed in the following way Power Charging Full Fault Remedy Red LED Blue LED Green LED ___ ___ ___ Slow Flash OFF OFF Fast Fl...

Page 14: ...ved Q Can I use the charger as a power supply A Yes by selecting Power Supply mode you are able to use the charger as a power supply to run an appliance Ensure the appliance being run is not greater than the charger s output current and where possible connect the charger to a battery and the battery to the appliance The charger may also be used to connect to a vehicle while changing the battery to...

Page 15: ...rent battery chemistry for charging my battery A Yes the battery chemistry selection can be different to your battery type if the charge voltages match the battery manufacture s recommendations Q Why does CALCIUM mode take so long to charge A To fully charge a Calcium battery the battery requires an extra charging stage called Equalization This consists of a constant current being fed into the bat...

Page 16: ...urchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim In the event that the claim is determined to be for a minor failure of the product then BWI reserves the right to repair or replace it at its discretion In the event that a major failure is determined the consumer will be entitled to a replacement or a refund as well as compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable l...

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