Velleman AC30 User Manual

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AC30

29/06/2010

©Velleman nv

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• When smoke or stench from scorched insulation is noticed, immediately unplug the charger from

the mains.

• There are no user-serviceable parts in the charger. Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.

Never charge multiple batteries simultaneously.

Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable or defective batteries. This charger is not suitable to

charge Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) or Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VLRA) batteries.

Do not short-circuit the charging clamps!

• Only replace the fuses by fuses with the same specifications.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

Protect the device against extreme heat, dust and moisture.

Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.

All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.

Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void

the warranty.

Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty

and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

4. Features

• overload protection (for charger)

• integrated ampere meter

• for various motor cars, vans and light trucks

• included accessories:

o

charging cable (1.5m + 1.5m)

o

two clamps

o

2 replaceable fuses

5. Preparation

Always check the condition of the cables and clamps before using the battery charger. Do

not use when damage is noticed!

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

Disconnect the battery from the vehicle before charging. To do this, first remove the negative

pole connection, and then proceed with the positive pole connection.

Clean the poles with a steel brush or sandpaper.

Open the filler caps and check the level of the battery acid. When necessary, add distilled water

(liquid level must be ±1cm below fill opening).

Note:

battery acid is corrosive; avoid contact with skins or clothing. Any spills should be washed

off immediately with plenty of water. Consult a doctor when necessary.

Open all filler caps and leave them open during charging, unless the battery has special safety

features built-in (e.g. spark arrestor). Refer to the data sheet of the battery or consult a specialist

to find out.

Make sure the battery charger is not connected to the mains [10].

Verify whether the battery is a 12V or 24V type. Connect the negative (red) lead with the

appropriate terminal: +12V [9] for 12V batteries, +24V [8] for 24V batteries. The terminal knob

must be screwed tightly on the terminal.

Connect the positive clamp of the battery charger (red) with the positive pole (+) of the battery.

Make sure the clamp is secured tight.

Connect the negative clamp of the battery charger (black) with the negative pole (-) of the

battery. Make sure the clamp is secured tight.

Plug the battery charger into a suitable mains outlet.

6. Operation

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

When all preparations are done (see §5), switch on the charger [6].

Set the MIN/BOOST switch [5] to BOOST for fast charging (high current, 20A). MIN for slow

charging. When MIN is selected the output current can be set to low (1, charging current = 12A)

or normal (2, charging current = 16A) using the 1/2 switch [4].

The current meter [1] indicates the charging current. The more the battery is charged, the less

current it will draw. When the current reaches 0 (zero) the charging process must be stopped to

prevent the increasing battery voltage level from destroying the battery.

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