Operation - EINHELL BT-BC 2 D Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Notes on automatic charging
The charger is a microprocessor controlled automatic
charger, i.e. it is suitable in particular for charging
maintenance-free batteries and for the long-term
charging and maintenance-charging of batteries
which are not in constant use, e.g. for boats, lawn
mowers and the like. The integrated microprocessor
enables charging in three steps.
In step one the battery is charged to approximately
70% with an almost constant current. In step two the
battery is charged with a constant current until it
reaches 90%. Step three keeps the battery voltage
constant and the battery is always fully charged.
The charging operation does not need to be
monitored.
Fig. 1: LED indicators
A) LED indicator "Power"
When the mains plug is connected to a live socket-
outlet (220-240V~50Hz), the LED will light up.
B) LED indicator "Charging"
The LED will light up as soon as the equipment starts
charging
C) LED indicator "Full"
The LED will light up as soon as the battery is fully
charged and the charger has switched to automatic
maintenance charging.
Note:
In some cases the charging process is completed
very quickly and the battery is not able to provide
the quoted power output. The battery has lost
some of its capacity and must be replaced.
If the charger indicates nothing and the battery is
not charged, check if the charger is connected to
the mains voltage. Pull the mains plug and check
the battery connections.
Charge the battery only at temperatures over
0°C.
Charge boat batteries only outside of the boat.
The equipment checks the status of the battery
for a number of seconds and then switches to the
correct charge mode.
Never start an engine without the battery
connected.
Never start an engine with the charger
connected.
Under normal circumstances the negative battery
pole is connected to the bodywork and you
proceed as shown in Figures 2 - 11.
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In exceptional cases it is be possible that the
positive battery pole is connected to the
bodywork. In these cases the instructions shown
in Figure 4 and Figure 5 need to be modified, i.e.
connect the black charging cable to the negative
pole of the battery first and then connect the red
charging cable to the bodywork at a point away
from the battery and the petrol pipe.
Additional instructions on the charging of
batteries outside of vehicles
Before removing a battery always first remove the
connection to the earthed battery poles and make
sure that all consumers are switched off.
First connect the red charging cable to the
positive pole of the battery, then connect the
black charging cable to the negative pole of the
battery. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket
outlet. After the charging process is completed,
first remove the mains plug from the mains socket
outlet, then disconnect the black charging cable
and finally the red charging cable from the battery
poles. Adhere to all instructions set forth in this
manual.
When inserting the battery, observe the correct
polarity of the battery and start with connecting
the earthed battery pole.

6. Operation

Proceed as follows to charge the battery:
Fig. 2:
Release or remove the battery stoppers (if fitted) from
the battery.
Fig. 3:
Check the acid level in the battery. If necessary, top
up the battery with distilled water (if possible).
Important. Battery acid is aggressive. Rinse off any
acid splashes thoroughly with lots of water and seek
medical advice if necessary.
Fig. 4:
First connect the red charging cable to the positive
pole of the battery.
Fig. 5:
Then connect the black charging cable to the
bodywork of the vehicle away from the battery and
the petrol pipe.