6 • Oz Charge manual
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STEP 4 - Plug the battery charger back into Mains Power (240Vac)
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The charger will automatically start when AC power is connected and switched on.
Once the charger is switched on, please check the correct battery type is selected as
per STEP 1.
Note:
If all LED’s flash when turned on, please check your connections as it’s likely that
the Positive and Negative Leads are reversed. Refer to Trouble Shooting Page for further
information.
THE CHARGING PROCESS: LEAD ACID
1) Automatic Rejuvenation - Orange Charging Blinking
If the initial qualification detected that the battery was in poor condition, the automatic
rejuvenation process will begin automatically. During the rejuvenation process a high voltage
equalising and 16V peak pulse reconditioning charge is used to repair the sulphated battery.
This unique patented feature will break down and dissolve the lead-sulphate crystal build up
on the battery plates which will extend the life of your battery. It can also balance out high
concentrations of acid. This feature is time limited and will transit to Soft Start after 24 hours.
2) Soft Start Charging - Orange Charging Flashing
Gently charges the battery using a reduced charge output until the battery voltages reaches
10V. If the battery voltage doesn’t reach 10V within 24 hours, the safety timer protection will
stop the unit from charging and the Charging, Full and Lead Acid LED’s will all flash.
3) Bulk Charging - Orange Charging LED ON
Uses the maximum charge output (0.8A) until the battery voltage reaches 14.4V.
If the battery voltage doesn’t reach 14.4V within 48 hours, the safety timer protection will stop
the unit from charging and the Charging, Full and Lead Acid LED’s will all flash.
4) Battery Cell Check - Cell Analysis
During Bulk Stage, the charger will check and analyses the battery condition to determine
whether the battery contains a dead/shorted cell. If this analysis fails, the Charging, Full and
Lead Acid LED’s will all flash.
5) Absorption Charging - Orange Charging LED ON
Uses a constant voltage of 14.4V while reducing the charging output current to ensure the
battery receives a full charge without overcharging the battery.
6) Sulphation Check Battery Analysis - Orange Charging LED ON
The battery analysis stage checks the condition of the battery after the charge cycle is
completed. If the battery voltage drops too quickly during the analysis mode, this means the
battery is probably faulty. This is indicated by the Green Full LED flashing.
7) Float Mode - Full Green LED ON
This stage allows you to keep the charger connected 24/7 to ensure your battery is well
maintained and kept 100% fully charged. Float mode will maintain the battery at a constant
13.6V.
