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1.28 = charged battery
1.21 = half-charged battery
1.14 = flat battery
- Check the polarities of the battery terminals: positive for the + symbol
and negative for the - symbol.
NOTE: if the symbols are indistinguishable remember that the positive
terminal is the one not connected to the vehicle chassis.
- Connect the red charge clamp to the positive terminal of the battery (
+ symbol).
- Connect the black charge clamp to the vehicle chassis, at a safe
distance from the battery and the fuel pipe.
NOTE: if the battery is not installed in the vehicle, connect the clamp
directly to the negative terminal of the battery (- symbol).
- Power the battery charger by inserting the power cable in the mains
outlet and turning the main switch ON.
- Check the battery voltage and make sure that the settings on the
battery charger panel are compatible with the specifications of the
battery being charged. These checks should be carried out with the
corresponding key in ”Test” mode.
CHARGING
- Press the corresponding key to switch to “CHARGE” mode
- Set an appropriate current value using the potentiometer on the front
panel (FIG.B-5).
- Monitor the battery voltage and charge current parameters on the
display using the V / I key (FIG.B-9).
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
Press the corresponding key to pass to “TRONIC” mode
During this phase the battery charger will constantly monitor the voltage
over the battery terminals, automatically supplying or cutting off the
charge current to the battery as necessary.
Also in this case it is possible to monitor the battery voltage and charge
current on the display using the V / I key.
The charge current can be set as illustrated. When it is cut off the display
will show the message “END”.
WARNING: SEALED BATTERIES
If it is necessary to charge this type of battery take great
care. Charge slowly keeping an eye on the voltage over the
battery terminals. When this voltage, available as
parameter “V” on the display, reaches 14.4V for 12V batteries (28.8V
for 24V batteries) we recommend you stop charging.
Simultaneous charging of several batteries (FIG. E)
This operation must be performed with great caution: WARNING; do
not simultaneously charge different types of batteries or batteries with
different capacities or levels of discharge.
If you have to charge more than one battery at the same time you
can connect them “in series” or “in parallel”. Of the two systems, we
recommend connecting the batteries in series because in this way it is
possible to monitor the current circulating in each battery, which will be
the same as that shown by the ” I ” parameter on the display.
NOTE: If two batteries with rated voltages of 12V are connected in series,
the corresponding button must set the battery charger to 24V.
END OF CHARGING
- Press the corresponding key to switch to “TEST” mode.
- Remove the power supply from the battery charger by turning the
switch to OFF (if present) and/or removing the power supply cable
from the mains outlet.
- Disconnect the black charge clamp from the chassis of the vehicle or
from the negative terminal of the battery (- symbol).
- Disconnect the red charge clamp from the positive terminal of the
battery (+ symbol).
- Store the battery charger in a dry place.
- Close up the battery cells with the appropriate plugs (if present).
STARTING
Before starting the vehicle, make sure the battery is connected
properly to the respective (+ and -) terminals, and that it is in good
condition (not sulphated or dud).
Never ever start vehicles with the batteries disconnected from their
respective terminals; the presence of the battery is essential for the
elimination of possible overvoltage that may be generated due to
energy accumulating in the connection cables at the starting stage.
For starting turn the switch to the starting position corresponding to
the voltage of the vehicle. n this mode the display will show only and
exclusively “Str”.
FIG. B
Before turning the starter key, it is essential to make a rapid charge of
5 - 10 minutes, which will make starting much easier.
Rapid charging should always be done with the battery charger
switched to the charge position and NOT to starting.
WARNING:
Before starting, check the vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions carefully!
- Make sure the power supply line is protected with fuses or automatic
switches whose size corresponds to that given on the data plate with
the symbol ( ).
- In order to prevent overheating in the battery charger, ALWAYS carry
out the starting operation according to the duty cycle (work/pause) as
indicated on the appliance (e.g. START 3s ON 120s OFF-5 CYCLES). Do
not insist if the engine does not start: this could cause serious damage
to the battery or even to the electrical equipment in the vehicle.
6. BATTERY CHARGER PROTECTIONS (FIG. F)
The battery charger protects itself from:
- Overloads (too much current delivered towards the battery).
- Short circuit (charging clamps set in contact with one another).
- Polarity reversal of the battery.
For battery chargers equipped with fuses, it is necessary, in case of
substitution of fuses, to use spares having the same nominal current value
as the fuse changed.
WARNING: If fuses with current values different from those
given were used damages to persons and things could be
caused. For the same reason do not substitute the fuse with
copper (or other materials) bridge.
The substitution of the fuses is to be done when the mains cable is
disconnected from the mains.
ALARMS AND SAFEGUARDS (FIG.D).
- Overheating safeguard identified by “°C” on the display: indicates that
the inside of the battery charger is overheated; it will remain switched
on without supplying current until it returns to a normal temperature.
Reset is automatic.
- When it leaves the factory the battery charger has 2 different
safeguards that are used to prevent connection and/or setting errors
and to limit the charge current under adverse conditions (these
safeguards operate as illustrated in the section DESCRIPTION OF THE
BATTERY CHARGER).
The user has the possibility of totally or partially removing the
safeguards (3 PROTECTION LEVELS) by the following procedure:
- In TEST mode press the I / V key for about 5 seconds until the current is
no longer displayed and either L1, L2 or L3 is displayed.
- Turn the potentiometer to select the desired protection level:
L1 maximum protection with detection of connection and/or setting
error and limitation of charge current;
L2 intermediate protection with detection of connection and/or
setting error only;
L3 all safeguards disabled.
NOTE: The protection level shown initially depends only on the actual
position of the potentiometer.
- Save the choice made by pressing the I /V key.
NOTE: To allow charging of very flat or sulphated batteries it may be
necessary to disable all safeguards.
Every time the battery charger is switched on it automatically returns
to the maximum protection level (L1).
7. USEFUL ADVICE
- Clean the positive and negative terminals of possible oxidation so as to
ensure good contact with the clamps.
- Never ever allow the two clamps to come into contact when the
battery charger is plugged into the mains. If you do the fuse will blow.
- If the battery charger is used with a battery which is always connected
to a vehicle, check the instruction and/or maintenance manual of the
vehicle under the paragraph: “ELECTRIC SYSTEM” or “MAINTENANCE”.
Before charging it is advisable to disconnect the positive cable which is
part of the electrical system of the vehicle.
- Check the battery voltage before connecting it to the battery charger.
Remember that 3 caps correspond to a 6 volt battery, while 6 caps
to a 12 volt battery. At times you may have two 12 volt batteries.
Sometimes there may be two 12Volt batteries in series, in which case a
voltage of 24Volt is required to charge both accumulators. Make sure
they have the same specifications to prevent uneven charging.
- Before proceeding with starting, carry out a rapid charge for a few