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STEP 3 - Connect the battery charger to Mains Power (240Vac)
Connect the battery charger to a 240VAC Mains Powered socket.
The Charger will automatically start when AC power is connected and switched on.
(Note: If the Fault Indicator LED illuminates Red, please check your connections as it’s likely that
the Positive and Negative Leads are reversed. Refer to Trouble Shooting Page for further
information)
Select the desired charge rate:
1A, 2A or 4A
.
Select the correct Battery Type:
o
Calcium type
is the new generation battery type: Sealed Type (VRLA) Lead Acid
Battery with Calcium Content (Automotive or Deep Cycle)
o
AGM/Wet type
is the most common battery type also known as WET (Flooded) or
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Sealed-valve regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries
(Automotive or Deep Cycle)
o
GEL type
is the Sealed type (VRLA) with a jellified electrolyte (Automotive,
Aviation , Solar, Deep Cycle)
WARNING
: Please ensure the correct Battery Type is selected. Do not charge using an incorrect
Battery Type Setting. (Do not charge a Gel Battery with Calcium Battery selection as this may
damage your battery)
Note: The charger will automatically memorise your charging rate setting and battery type setting. The next time you use
the charger it will automatically start with the last settings.
We strongly recommend that you refer to the battery manufacture’s specifications when selecting the charge rate and
battery type.
THE CHARGING PROCESS:
The charging stages are as follows:
●
Soft start
: Charge the battery using half the maximum current until the battery voltage is over
10.5V. (Soft Start occurs if the initial voltage is less than 10.5V due to deep discharge)
Indicated
by the Blue Charging LED Flashing
●
Bulk Charge
: Charge using a constant maximum current until the battery rises to the absorption
level.
Indicated by the Blue Charging LED ON
●
Absorption
: This stage charges the battery using a constant voltage providing that the Battery
voltage is over 85%. The Charging Voltage for this stage is determined by the Battery type selection:
