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• This charger is designed to charge 12V Normal
Lead Acid, Gel Cell, Deep Cycle and Calcium type
batteries of capacity16Ah-100Ah. Do not attempt
to charge other types of batteries such as NiCad,
NIMH or non-rechargeable batteries.
• When a Lead Acid battery is being charged you
may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the
release of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked
flames 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
• When not in use, the battery charger must be
kept in a dry area to avoid moisture.
• Your battery charger is designed for indoor use
only. Keep away from any liquid, rain or snow at
all times.
• Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes.
It is acidic and can cause burns. If this occurs
you shall rinse the affected area with water
immediately.
• Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid
(electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring battery into
a warm area to allow battery to thaw before you
begin charging.
• Never set a battery on top of charger or
vice versa.
• Do not touch the battery clamps together when
the charger is on. Never operate charger if it has
received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for
inspection and repair.
• Be sure to position the charger power cord to
prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over,
or damaged.
• Never pull out the plug by the cord when
unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord may
cause damage to the cord or the plug. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This charger is not intended for use by persons
(including children) 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 appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the charger.
• In case of accidental eye contact with battery
acid, flush eyes for at least five minutes with
clean water. The eyes should be submerged
underwater and kept open. See a doctor
immediately. Do not use eye drops or other
medication unless instructed by a doctor.
• Charging Mode
LED Indicators
• Mounting Support
• Selection of
Battery Type,
Voltage/Current,
Display and Charging
Initiation
• Standby, Fault
and Battery Type
LED indicators
• LCD Display
• Power Switch
Important Safety Instructions
Identification
Preparing Your Battery To Be Charged
Charging Your Battery
It is important that you read and follow these
guidelines while you are preparing to charge
the battery.
• Make sure that you have a 12 volt battery.
Determine voltage of battery by referring
to vehicle owner’s manual.
• Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep
corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.
• Wear safety glasses.
• For batteries with removable vent caps,
if required, add distilled water to each cell until
the battery acid reaches the level recommended
by the manufacturer. This will help purge
excessive gases from the cells. Be careful
not to overfill. If you have a sealed battery with
non-removable vent caps, no action is necessary.
• Take time to read all of the battery
manufacturer’s specific precautions, such
as removing or not removing vent caps while
charging, and recommended rates of charge.
• Be sure that the area around the battery is well
ventilated while it is being charged. Gas can
be forcefully blown away by using a piece of
cardboard or other non metallic material as a fan.
• If it is necessary to remove the battery from
the vehicle to charge it, always remove the
grounded terminal from the battery first. Turn
off all vehicle accessories to avoid sparks from
occurring.
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery installed in a boat
must be removed and charged on shore.
1. Connect the DC clamps to the battery terminals
in the following order.
• Connect the positive charging lead (RED) to the
positive terminal of the battery ( or P).
• Connect the negative lead (BLACK) to the
negative terminal of the battery (marked - or N).
It is important to ensure that both DC Clamps
are making good contact with their respective
terminals and are away from the fuel line and top
of the battery.
2. Insert the AC plug into the mains supply
(230-240 Volts AC only) and turn Power Switch
on. The LED POWER ON indicator will turn on.
3. Choose the type of battery to be charged by
pressing the BATTERY SELECTION button until
the green LED illuminates beside the connected
battery type (NORMAL, GELL CELL, DEEP CYCLE
or CALCIUM).
4. Press the START CHARGING button. After
a short delay the V/A and CHARGING LED’s
will illuminate, and the output voltage across
the DC clamps will be displayed. To view the
charging current press the V/A DISPLAY button.
The display will toggle between voltage and
current when the V/A DISPLAY button is pressed
repeatedly. Charging time will vary depending
on the state and size of the battery. Charging a
battery overnight (12-15 hours) is usually enough
to fully charge a flat car battery in reasonable
condition. Smaller capacity motorcycle batteries
may only need 4-6 hours to restore the battery to
peak condition.
5. When the green CHARGED LED comes on, this
means the battery is fully charged. The charged
battery voltage will be above 14V for all types of
12V batteries. The battery charger will then go
into maintenance mode. No attention is required
until the battery is required for use again.
The battery may be left connected in this mode
for for long periods without damage. If the AC
plug is accidently pulled off from the mains
supply, the battery charger will turn off. Remove
the chassis connection and the other battery
connection in this order. If the DC clamps are
pulled off the battery while the AC plug is still
connected to the mains supply, the charger will
automatically switch back to the standby mode.
Try to avoid disconnecting the DC clamps while
the AC socket is still connected to power.
After charging, switch off the mains supply.
Then remove the negative chassis (BLACK)
connection and the positive (RED) battery
connection in this order.
6. If the battery charger is not operated correctly,
or connected to a damaged battery, it may revert
to protected mode, causing all LEDs on the
control panel to flash. This may happen if one
of the following conditions occurs:
• DC clamps are connected to the battery
in reverse polarity
• DC clamps are open circuited
• Damaged battery is being connected
This Arlec battery charger is designed to charge 12 Volt lead-acid batteries. It is an easy charger
to use, the circuit is all electronic and it will charge your flat battery to get your car, boat or
motorcycle going again. The charger is protected internally to cut off the current in the event
of a short circuit, an overload or reversed connection to the battery, and is double insulated for
added safety.
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SAfETY INfOrMATION dETAILEd BELOw.
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