Velleman AC15 - Manual (Page 4)

AC15
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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.
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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.
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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 [8].
• 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.
• Select the desired output voltage [3]. Make sure this setting matches with the specifications of
the connected battery!
• Plug the battery charger into a suitable mains outlet.
6. Operation
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
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When all preparations are done (see §5), switch on the charger [6].
• Set the MIN/BOOST switch [5] to MIN for slow charging (low current, 7A), set to BOOST for fast
charging (high current, 9A).
• 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.
Note: another way to determine the charge level of the battery is by measuring the density of the
acid using a density meter (see table below).