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Operating Instructions:
Display of the residual charging time:
A flashing pilot lamp
"Battery Full"
allows conclusions concerning the progress of the charging phase U1 (full charging).
Directly after the charging phase I (approx. 75 % for lead, approx. 90 % for LiFePO4), the pilot lamp will only be flashing
momentarily. With progressing charging time, flashing will change more and more to permanent lighting, until the pilot
lamp will be lighting most of the time and will only stop lighting for a short moment shortly before 100 % full charge is
reached.
Interruption of the charging process:
In case of a power failure or withdrawal of the mains plug during the charging process, the charging process will be
interrupted. The connected batteries will
not
be discharged by the charger. Thus, the charging process can be
interrupted at any time.
In case of frequent interruptions, particularly before reaching full charge (LED "Battery Full" is lighting
permanently
),
the battery should be subject to an
occasional full charging cycle of 24 hours
for equalization of the charge.
Overvoltage Protection:
The unit protects itself against connection of excessive battery voltage rates or will be switched-off in case of defective
additional charging systems (solar systems, generators or similar systems), switching threshold 15.5 V, delay 20 s.
Automatic charging, if the battery voltage drops to nominal level.
Safety Regulations and Appropriate Application:
The charger has been designed according to the valid safety regulations.
Appropriate application is restricted to:
1.
Charging of lead-gel, lead-AGM, lead-acid or LiFePO4-complete-batteries (with integrated BMS,
balancing, safety circuit and approval!) Charging of batteries of the indicated nominal voltage and
simultaneous supply of the consumers being connected to these batteries in fixed installed systems with
the indicated battery capacities and charging programs.
2.
Connection to a shock-proof socket, which has been installed according to the valid technical regulations,
protected with max. 16 A (if required mobile/stationary with a fault current breaker (FI) with a nominal
residual current of 30 mA).
3.
Connection in consideration of the indicated cable cross-sections at the charging ports.
4.
Fuses of the indicated capacity are to be provided near the battery to protect the cabling between
battery and charger output.
5.
Technically faultless condition.
6.
Installation in a well-ventilated room, protected from rain, humidity, dust, aggressive battery gases, as
well as in an environment being free from condensation water.
Never use the unit in locations where the risk of gas or dust explosion exists!
Open-air operation of the unit is not allowed.
Lay the cables in a way, that damages are excluded and observe to fasten them tightly.
Never lay 12 V (24 V) cables and 230 V mains supply cables into the same cable conduit (empty conduit).
Check live cables or leads periodically for insulation faults, points of break, as well as loosened or overloaded
connections and remedy possible defects.
The unit is to be disconnected from any connection prior to execution of electrically welding or work on the
electric system.
If the user is not able to draw from the manual, which characteristic values are valid for a unit or which
regulations are to be observed, a specialist is to be consulted.
The user/buyer is obliged to observe any construction and safety regulations.
The unit does not contain any parts, which can be replaced by the user.
Even after withdrawal of the mains
plug, the unit may be
extremely live
for an extended period (particularly in case of failure).
Keep children away from the charger and the batteries.
Observe the safety regulations of the battery manufacturer; deaerate the battery room.
Non-observance may result in injury or material damage.
The warranty period is 36 months from the purchase date (against presentation of the sales slip or invoice).
The warranty will be void in case of any inappropriate utilisation of the unit, if it is used beyond the technical
specification, in case of improper operation or external intervention. We do not assume any liability for any
damage resulting hereof. The liability exclusion is extended to any service being executed by third, which has
not been ordered by us in writing. Service is to be effected exclusively by VOTRONIC Lauterbach.
