Charging Phases; Safety Functions - AEG LI 7 Instructions For Use Manual

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ChARGING PhASES

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The concept of the charging process is explained
based on a 12 V battery.
Step 1: Condition check
the charger checks the battery condition and calcu-
lates the required
charging parameters.
Step 2: Precharging
the battery is gently charged with a low charging
current to return the battery to a chargeable state.
Step 3: Soft start
the battery is gently charged with a low charging
current.
Step 4: Base charge with a constant current
the battery is quickly and safely charged with a
consistent current.
Step 5: Base charge with a constant voltage
the battery is charged at a constant charge end
voltage until it is fully charged.
Step 6: Monitoring
Once the battery is fully charged, the charging
process will stop.
Step 7: Maintenance charging
the charger monitors the battery capacity. Once
the battery falls below 12.8 V, the charger will emit a
charging pulse. this maintains the battery's highest
possible charging level.
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SAFETy
FUNctIONS
the charger features the following safety features
to prevent damage to the charger and the battery
or the vehicle:
•
Short circuit (defective battery),
•
incorrect connection (connected with reversed
polarity),
•
sparking
•
overheating
•
excess current
•
overcharging
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