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THE BCDC1212T
The BCDC1212T In-vehicle Battery Charger features technology designed to charge your auxiliary
batteries to 100%, regardless of their type or size.
The In-vehicle Battery Charger is suitable for all common types of automotive lead acid batteries and
LiFePO
4
lithium type batteries.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BCDC1212T
BATTERY CHARGER.
DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER UNLESS YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND THE CHARGER
IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
REDARC RECOMMENDS THAT THE CHARGER BE INSTALLED
BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THE CHARGER.
CAUTION
1. The Battery Charger should not be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they are supervised or have been instructed on how to
use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the Battery Charger.
2. Do NOT alter or disassemble the Battery Charger under
any circumstances. All faulty units must be returned to
REDARC for repair. Incorrect handling or reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire and may void the unit
warranty.
3. Only use the Battery Charger for charging Standard
Automotive Lead Acid, Calcium Content, Gel, AGM, SLI
(Starting Lighting Ignition), Deep Cycle or Lithium Iron
Phosphate (LiFePO
4
) type 12 V batteries.
4. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure
that the ‘Maximum’ voltage of the profile you select does
not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum
charging voltage. If the ‘Maximum’ voltage is too high for
your battery type, please select another charging profile.
5. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure
that the ‘Continuous Current Rating’ of the charger does
not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum
charging current.
6. When using the Battery Charger to charge a Lithium Iron
Phosphate (LiFePO
4
) battery, only batteries that feature an
inbuilt battery management system featuring inbuilt under
and over voltage protection and cell balancing are suitable.
7. The Battery Charger is not intended to supply power to a low
voltage electrical system other than to charge a battery.
8. Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and
standards which depend on the type of vehicle the Battery
Charger is installed into. Selecting the wrong cable or fuse
size could result in harm to the installer or user and/or
damage to the Battery Charger or other equipment installed
in the system. The installer is responsible for ensuring that
the correct cable and fuse sizes are used when installing
this Battery Charger.
9. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of
battery or engine. This may cause the battery to explode.
10. In applications where the BCDC1212T draws power through
the vehicle’s and trailer’s towing harnesses and connectors,
the harnesses wiring gauge, connectors and fuse current
ratings and fuse type should be checked by a suitably
qualified person to ensure that it is adequately rated for
safe and reliable operation and that the vehicle’s fuse is
appropriately rated and located to protect the wiring in the
event of a fault, including short circuits.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
11. To assist with the safe operation and use of the Battery
Charger when connected to the battery:
• Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
• If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the
affected clothing and wash the affected area of your skin
immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters
your eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance
immediately.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice | Copyright © 2020 REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. | REDARC®, THE POWER OF REDARC®,
and BCDC™ are trademarks of Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd.
