1 • Oz Charge manual
www.ozcharge.com.au
Congratulations on purchasing an Oz Charge switched mode 12 Volt battery charger, maintainer reju-
venator and power supply. Please take the time to carefully read and understand this manual before
using this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS
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The charger is designed to charge
12V lead-acid type batteries (Gel, Calcium SMF, AGM,
WET, EFB ) and compatible Lithium-Ion (Including LiFePO4) batteries ONLY
.
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Always refer to the battery manufacturers specifications and recommendations if you’re
unsure of your battery charging requirements.
FOR LITHIUM TYPE BATTERIES PLEASE
CHECK THE LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE THE
CHARGING VOLTAGE (14.4V) AND CHARGING CURRENT IS SUITABLE BEFORE USING
THIS PRODUCT AS THERE MAYBE SOME LITHIUM-ION AND LiFePO4 BATTERIES NOT
SUITABLE FOR CHARGING. DO NOT CHARGE A LITHIUM BATTERY ON LEAD ACID TYPE
BATTERY SETTING OR A LEAD ACID BATTERY ON A LITHIUM SETTING.
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Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging so please ensure the battery is
charged in a well ventilated area.
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This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never be exposed to water, rain, snow,
liquids etc.
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Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
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Do not attempt to use the charger if the cables or plugs are damaged.
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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.
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If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters your eye, immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and
seek medical attention. Someone should always be within range of your voice.
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Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or non rechargeable battery.
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Never place the charger on the battery or battery on the charger.
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When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery terminals with any type
of metal tool or piece of jewellery as this will cause an explosion. You can wrap your spanner
with insulation tape to minimise the risk of a short circuit.
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NEVER smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near a battery or charger during charging
operation as this may cause an explosion and explosive gases.
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Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified and authorised person for repair.
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If using a generator, you must ensure you use a surge protector to protect the charger from
voltage spikes.
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The charger must not be used or played with by infirm persons or children. Also keep it away
from any pets.
MAIN FEATURES
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Smart battery charger & maintainer with reconditioning.
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Power Supply Mode.
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The battery charger is easy to use and requires no technical experience.
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Fully microprocessor controlled with safety timers at every stage.
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Battery condition analysis.
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Selectable battery type.
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Selectable charge rate / mode.
