1 • Oz Charge manual
www.ozcharge.com.au
Congratulations on purchasing the Oz Charge OC-PRO80L switched mode 12 Volt / 800mA
battery charger and maintainer. 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 and compatible
Lithium-Ion (Including LifePO4) batteries ONLY from 2Ah to 20Ah
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However the charger can also be used to
maintain batteries up to 80Ah.
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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 (0.8A/800mA) 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 SETTING OR
A LEAD ACID BATTERY ON 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.
