MEC
– Energietechnik GmbH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TriTask-40 series
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Vers.: 052011
GLN: 9008390331330
2. General Information
This series of plug-top chargers delivers the power and performance one would expect only of devices of much
bigger size. Despite its small size, the 3-stage characteristic of this charger will still deliver the energy necessary
to fully re-charge and maintain moderately sized batteries, within a reasonably short period of time.
This plug-top battery charger with its compact plastic enclosure is ideal for maintaining your batteries in top condi-
tion.After the charging process has finished the charger can remain connected (e.g. in wintertime) and the
charger automatically switches to float charging what provides a fully charged battery still after some months.
3. Special Features
3-step charging technology with automatic float charging
Convection cooled
High frequent switching technology
Wide range input 100-240VAC
3 colour-LED to indicate operation and charging status
Short circuit and reverse polarity protection
Selection switch to choose 6V or 12V
(111-06272-131 version only)
Automatic float charging
4. Scope of delivery
1. Country specific plug
4. yellow charge-control-LED
2. Charging cable with alligator clamps
5. red charge-control-LED
3. Green charge-control-LED
6. selector switch 6V/12V
(111-06272-131 version only)
5. Operation
ATTENTION:
Before Operation please make sure that neither the power cable nor the charger including the charging cable
show any damage and make sure that the mains supply complies with the specification.
Please consider the charging instructions from the battery manufacturer before charging.
I. Connect the charger to the battery:
First make sure that the charger is disconnected from the mains supply.
Variant a - battery is built in the vehicle:
First connect the positive terminal (+) of the battery with the red clamp of the charging cable (+).
After that, connect the clamp of the black charging cable (-) with the negative terminal (-) of the battery or the
car body of the vehicle. (Please consider details from battery- and vehicle manufacturer !!)
Please make sure that the connection is done in a safe distance to the fuel line.
Variant b
– battery is not built in the vehicle:
First connect the positive terminal (+) of the battery with the red clamp of the charging cable (+).
After that, connect the negative terminal (-) of the battery with the clamp of the black charging cable (-).
II. Start charging: