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extended or shortened. In addition, the
leads must neither be bent, squashed nor
be guided through square-edged parts.
Current conducting cables or leads that
are connected with the device, must be
checked for insulation faults such as
points of rupture, squashing or bending
before and after using the device. In case
of fault detection (damage) of the cable,
the device must be disposed of immedi-
ately. Only start using the device outside
of the vehicle. Ensure that a secure and
stable connection is established when
connecting the battery charging clamps.
Operating note
The device heats up when operating. En
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sure enough ventilation. The case must
not be covered. Never charge lead batte-
ries in a closed container. When charging
sufficient ventilation must be ensured and
open fire must be avoided. When char
-
ging there may be the danger of explosive
gas formation. Keep away from children.
Before charging batteries with liquid acid,
open the closing plug of the individual
cells. Air the battery case for 2 minutes so
inflammable gases can volatilise. Check
the liquid level when charging and, if
necessary, refill it. In addition, check the
liquid regularly in case of longer charging
time (hibernation). Use safety goggles.
Do not spill lead-acid-batteries. Avoid any
kind of contact with the battery liquid sin-
ce it can cause serious burns. In case of
contact, wash off the contact spot (skin,
clothes etc.) immediately with plenty of
water to dissolve the battery acid. Always
see a doctor in case of skin contact. Keep
recharging lead-acid-batteries from time
to time, at least every 3 months, if sto-
red for a longer period of time to prevent
deep discharge. Never bypass the battery
contacts. When connecting the batteries,
it is necessary to consider the polarity and
the charging instructions of the respective
battery manufacturer.
Charging
First of all, set up the cell voltage at the
back of the device (2V/6V or 12V).
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• Place the charger in a mains socket (230
V~). The green LED “net” lights up if the
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re is a mains voltage.
• Connect the battery with the correct
polarity. Red polarity clamp on positive
pole, black polarity clamp on negative
pole. The charging process starts auto-
matically. The yellow charging display
“charge” is lit up as long as a charge
current flows.
• If the red display „reverse polarity“ lights
up, check the polarity of the battery ter-
minal clamps immediately and change
them.
Attention!
Stop the charging process in
case of defective battery.
Signs of a defective battery:
- Smell of gas in the room
- Different temperatures of individual cells
when touching the battery
- Mechanic and thermal deformation of
the battery case or charger.
- Different liquid level in the cells or liquid
leakage.
Disconnection of charging process
The charger is provided with an automatic
switch-off control that ends the charging
process automatically once the charging
end voltage is reached and switches au-
tomatically to the conservation-charging
mode. The yellow charging display swit-
