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Model:
BC240-1201 [3.5 Amp] &
BC240-1202 [6 Amp]
Unit 2, 1 St James Place, Seven Hills ,NSW, 2147, Australia
3.5 Amp and 6 Amp
Linear Battery Chargers
Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before use
Battery Charging Times:
The question of “how long will my battery take to re-charge” is always asked. Firstly, the charge rate (CR) of a
battery is rated in Amps and the battery capacity (C) in Amp Hours. The battery manufacturer for each battery type
normally states this CR. As a rule of thumb, a lead acid battery generally should be charged under 1/5 of C.
For example if you have a 50Ah battery, the recommended max. charging current is :
50 / 5 = 10A
.
The majority of the battery capacity would normally be charged in 5 hours using a 10 Amp battery charger.
Similarly it would take approximately 10 hours to charge a battery with a 5 Amp battery charger.
*Please note the figures quoted above could vary depending on the battery condition.
Warranty Conditions:
The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of 24 months from the date of sale. This warranty covers defective parts and
workmanship provided that the product is shipped prepaid to the seller within 24 months of purchase of goods.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement (at the manufacturers’ discretion) of parts and shipping
prepaid to the original despatch destination. We regret that no liability can be accepted for consequential or special
damages of any kind howsoever arising in connection with products supplied by the seller. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties expressed or implied. No representative is authorised to assume for the seller any other
liability in connection with the seller’s products.
Procedures for Charging a Discharged Battery:
The charger is intended for 12V lead acid batteries with a capacity ranging from 10AH to 50AH.
To avoid reverse polarity connection, the charger output leads are fitted with coloured battery clips for
easy identification:
Red for (+) Positive pole and Black for (–) Negative pole.
1.
Before connecting charger to battery, ensure that 240VAC power is switched off.
2.
Disconnect all battery cables i.e. vehicle battery cables etc.
3.
Remove cell caps from battery and check electrolyte levels in each cell with hydrometer. Ensure that
electrolyte levels cover all plates in each cell completely.
4.
Connect (+) positive and (–) negative clips to the respective battery terminals, ensuring a firm connection.
5.
Connect battery charger to 240VAC power point and switch ON.
6.
During the charging process the battery may be bubbling and emitting gases. This is quite normal.
7.
When the battery is fully charged, switch 240VAC power OFF and remove the charger cables from the battery.
12V Battery Charger
FLOAT
BOOST
POWER
FUSE
Red
Black
3 Pin AC Plug
12V Lead
Acid Battery
+ Pos
- Neg
BC1201-1202-R2
BC1201-1202-R2
Prolonged output short circuit (above 20 seconds) or polarity reversal may require replacement of the
output lead 5A 12V output blade fuse for BC240-1201 and 10A 12V blade fuse for BC240-1202. If the
Yellow & Red lights are not lit, check fuse and replace with the correct type (As per your model) if
necessary.
