PerfectBattery BC400
Using the compact charger
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– The mounting surface is flat and sufficiently firm.
The air intake and outlet openings of the compact charger must be
kept clear.
Caution!
Disconnect the mains plug before connecting or disconnecting the
DC voltage connection.
➤
Check the following to ensure that the battery is in good condition:
– The battery housing for damage
– The fluid level in the battery
If necessary refill the battery with distilled water.
– The pole contacts
Clean off any dirt present.
– Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter: It should not be below 9 V.
At a voltage below 9 V a cell may be defective. In this case, the battery
is defective and may
not
be recharged.
➤
Switch off all electric consumers (e.g. radio or light).
➤
Ensure that the vehicle is secured, e.g. by engaging the handbrake.
➤
Switch the vehicle ignition off.
➤
Place the compact charger as far as possible away from the battery as the
cable will allow.
During charging, batteries produce gases which can damage the compact
charger.
✓
You can now charge the battery by using the desired cable:
– 12 V
DC
plug: the "Using the 12 V
DC
plug" chapter on page 25
– Cable lugs: the "Using cable lugs" chapter on page 26
– Terminals: the "Using terminals" chapter on page 26
6.1
Using the 12 V
DC
plug
➤
Connect the cable to the 12 V
DC
plug (fig.
1
6, page 3) using the adapt-
er plug (fig.
1
3, page 3) of the compact charger.
➤
Insert the 12 V
DC
plug in a 12 V
DC
socket (e.g. the cigarette lighter) of
your vehicle.
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