VOLTCRAFT 23 76 82 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5-FOLD DISTRIBUTOR STRIP
"POWER STRIP"
ITEM NO.: 23 76 82
INTENDED USE
The product enables concurrent power supply to up to five 12 V-chargers with a single mains adapter
or vehicle battery. The maximum permissible output currents at the distributor strip outputs must never
be exceeded.
Any use other than that described above will damage this product and involves the risk of short circuit,
fire, electric shock, etc!
The safety notes and all other information in these operating instructions always have to be observed.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
• Distributor strip
• Operating instructions
OPERATING ELEMENTS AND DISPLAYS
Device top (figure 1):
1 Connection socket for output CH 1
2 Connection socket for output CH 2
3 Connection socket for output CH 3
4 Connection socket for output CH 4
5 Connection socket for output CH 5
6 Switch for output CH 3
7 Switch for output CH 4
8 Switch for output CH 5
9 Control indicator output CH 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The distributor strip is connected to a suitable mains adapter or vehicle battery via an approx. 30 cm
long supply line and two 4 mm banana plugs.
Two 4 mm banana sockets (red = plus/+ and black = minus/-) each are intended for connection of up
to 5 chargers.
The outputs CH 1 and CH 2 (see figure 1, items 1 and 2) are permanently connected to the supply line
and secured together via a 40 A fuse (see figure 2, item 14).
The outputs CH 3, CH 4 and CH 5 (see figure 1, items 3, 4 and 5) can be switched on and off by
separate switches (see figure 1, items 6, 7 and 8) and are secured with a 10 A fuse per output (see
figure 2, items 15, 16 and 17).
The voltage supply of outputs CH 1 and CH 2 are displayed with a green LED (see figure 1, items 9
and 10) and that of switchable outputs CH 3, CH 4 and CH 5 with an orange LED (see figure 1, items
11, 12 and 13) each.
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VERSION 11/11
Figure 1
Figure 2
10 Control indicator output CH 2
11 Control indicator output CH 3
12 Control indicator output CH 4
13 Control indicator output CH 5
Device bottom (figure 2):
14 Fuse for output CH 1 and CH 2
15 Fuse for output CH 3
16 Fuse for output CH 4
17 Fuse for output CH 5
OPERATION
• Place the distributor strip on a stable, level and sufficiently large surface. Protect it from scratches
with a suitable cover.
• Connect the connection cable of the distributor strip to a suitable mains adapter (output voltage
12 V/DC).
Observe that the mains adapter must be sized sufficiently to supply all connected chargers with
the required power.
Alternatively, a 12 V lead vehicle battery can be used for power supply instead of a mains adapter.
Observe good contact with the battery poles and prevent deep discharge of the vehicle battery!
Attention!
The vehicle battery must never be short-circuited. Danger of explosion!
• Connect the 12 V charger/s to the respective distributor strip outputs. Always observe correct
polarity of the connection sockets: Red = plus (+) and black = minus (-). If the charger you use has
no 4 mm banana plug, first apply a suitable plug to the charger connection cable.
Attention, important!
The distributor strip has no electronic protective circuits except for melt fuses. Therefore,
always avoid short circuits at the output sockets.
• If you operate the distributor strip with a mains adapter, switch it on now.
• Three of the five outputs of the distributor strip (CH 3, CH 4 or CH 5) can be switched on or off
individually by on/off switch if needed (see figure1, items 6, 7 and 8).
• Then operate your chargers according to the respective manufacturers' instructions.
Attention!
Never pull a connection plug from the distributor strip while the connected charger is still
working under load.
Always terminate the charging or discharging process first.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The outputs 1 and 2 (CH 1 and CH 2) are secured together with a 40 A flat fuse ("FUSE 40 A"). The
outputs 3, 4 and 5 (CH 3, CH 4 and CH 5) are secured with a 10 A flat fuse ("FUSE 10 A") each. If the
LED of some outputs does not light up in spite of proper voltage supply to the distributor strip, it can be
assumed that the respective fuse has blown.
Replace the fuse as follows:
• Disconnect the distributor strip from the voltage source (mains adapter/vehicle battery).
• Disconnect the connected chargers from the distributor strip.
• Pull out the defective fuse at the bottom of the casing (see figure 2) with suitable tipped pliers or
tweezers.
• Insert a suitable fuse for the same current in the fitting.
• Check correct function of the distributor strip.
Important!
Only use spare fuses for the same current and never use any stronger or weaker fuses.
A defective fuse must never be bridged! There is a risk of fire and explosion!
TECHNICAL DATA
Operating voltage ..................... 12 - 13.8 V/DC
Output currents ......................... CH 1 and CH 2 max. 40 A (total output current)
CH 3, CH 4 and CH 5 each 10 A
Fuses ......................................... 1 x 40 A, 3 x 10 A
Supply line length ..................... approx. 30 cm
Connection sockets .................. banana sockets 4 mm
Dimensions ............................... 160 x 60 x 42 mm (L x W x H)
Weight ....................................... 248 g
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