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AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES.
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:
Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries. Disconnect
AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and eyewear and
avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the
battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in
If the input cable is
detergent. Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good, undamaged condition.
damaged, it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised
service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid danger.
Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp
and humid conditions both during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not
covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If
using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided
in the enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS:
This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the casing
from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by minimizing such
exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic components, connectors
or plugs, is not covered by warranty.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
Two interchangeable battery connection sets are supplied with the battery charger (illustrated
on page 2), a set of battery clips for charging the battery on or off-vehicle and a battery lead
with metal eyelet lugs for permanent fitment to the battery posts. Consult a professional
service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts.
IMPORTANT: The O-11 battery lead is protected with a 15A ATO fuse. Do not replace with a
higher rated fuse.
1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making
connections, first check that the battery clips can be safely and securely positioned
clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the
following order: First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally
positive), then connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away
from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well
ventilated area. Connect the charger to the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +)
terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the connections
are firm and secure. Good contact is important.
4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and
inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the
battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte
leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the
outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the
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