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DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Lead-Acid or any other type of Li-Ion or
NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
THIS CHARGER.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: BATTERIES EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES - PREVENT
FLAME OR SPARKS NEAR BATTERIES. CHARGE BATTERY IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA. Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good,
undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it
replaced without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a
qualified workshop, to avoid danger.
Protect your charger from damp and humid conditions both
during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not
covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or
exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat
surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the enclosure base to attach the
charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS
:
This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed
onto the casing from above during indoor use. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer
service life will be obtained by minimizing such exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting
from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic components, connectors or plugs, is not covered by
warranty.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
1.
Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check
that the
battery clips can be safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis.
Make connections in the following order:
First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally
positive), then connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well
away from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
3.
When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect
the charger to the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to
NEGATIVE
(NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.
PROCEEDING TO CHARGE
CHARGING TIME -
For batteries rated from 2.5Ah to 10Ah: 60 to 120 minutes to progress to the voltage
retention test.
For batteries rated above 10Ah:
approximately 20% of the battery’s Ah rating, so a 50Ah battery should take
no more than about 10 hours to progress to the voltage retention test. Deep discharged batteries may take
longer.
safeTº -
The
safeTº
program limits charge current if the temperature measured at the OptiMate Lithium is
below 0ºC / 32ºF or above 45ºC / 113ºF. If the temperature was initially below 0ºC / 32ºF charge current is
limited only for the first hour after which the battery is expected to have increased it's internal temperature
within the normal temperature zone. See page 2 for temperature (°C/°F) and corresponding Ampére (A) values.
Within the normal temperature range the
ampmatic
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specific program automatically determines
the most efficient rate of charge current for the connected battery, according to its state of charge, state of
AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR
12.8V / 16V
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