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This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual and
pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the battery.
WARNING :
Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to persons, damage to equipment and improper functioning of the Charger.
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This range of Battery Chargers are designed for in-door use. Protect the charger from all liquids.
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Only charge properly sized batteries.
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Refer to battery manufacturer's recommendation for battery type setting and float voltage setting.
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Mount the charger to a solid base and in accordance with all local codes.
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Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting the battery.
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Make sure all charger ventilation vents are unobstructed for efficient fan cooling.
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Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Charging wrong type or under-sized batteries may cause fire or explosion.
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Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
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Do not remove charger casing as there is no user serviceable parts inside.
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Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery
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Do not attempt to charge a damaged battery.
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Do not place the charger on a battery.
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Do not smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as batteries may give
out explosive gases.
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Do not charge batteries in an enclosure due to possible explosion of entrapped explosive gases.
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Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the leads to the battery.
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If the charger does not operate properly or if it has been damaged unplug the AC and DC connections.
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If longer output charging cable is required, make sure the cable diameter is adequate for the cable length.
CAUTIONS:
When charging in Calcium mode disconnect the load from the battery as high charging voltage (15.5V) may cause damage to
connected equipment.
BC - 1230 / 1240 / 1250
3 Stage Battery Charger
User Manual
Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times.
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- Page 1 BC - 1230 / 1240 / 1250 3 Stage Battery Charger User Manual Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times. This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the battery charger. Read through the manual and pay special attention to the markings and labels of the charger, battery and equipment connected to the battery.
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Page 2: Control And Indicators
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing our new 3-Stage Switch Mode Battery Charger. This battery charger is suitable for charging Wet, Sealed (VRLA), Calcium-Calcium, GEL and AGM batteries. It is a fully automatic battery charger that can be permanently left connected to the battery. These battery chargers have ability to charge two batteries simultaneously. -
Page 3: Battery Charger Installation And Connection
B2. Recommended Battery Capacity The following minimum AH capacity is a generalized suggestion as some batteries can take higher charge currents. Check with battery manufacturers for charging details. Charger Model BC-1230 , 30A BC-1240 , 40A BC-1250 , 50A Battery Capacity... -
Page 4: Dual Battery Charging
D. Normal 3-Stage Charging Operation 3-stage battery charging operational graph. Fig.3 Stage 1. BULK. Constant current charging, Bulk LED is on. The battery is charged at constant maximum current until it rises to the selected Absorption voltage level. The charging voltage changes with the battery voltage. If the initial battery voltage is less than 9V due to deep discharge, the bulk charge current is reduced to half of the maximum until battery voltage rises over 9V. -
Page 5: Power Supply Mode
G. Power Supply Mode/2-Stage Battery Charger (see Fig.4) In this mode the Charger can be used as Power Supply or 2-Stage Battery Charger. This selected mode is intended to charge the batteries with external loads such as in caravans and motor homes. The external load can draw power from the charger while the charger is charging the battery. -
Page 6: Temperature Sensor
H. Temperature Sensor Warning : The temperature sensor must be installed at the Negative Terminal of the battery terminal, wrong connection to the Positive Terminal will damage the charger and the sensor . Temperature Sensor ATS-5120 is to be used for optimal charging over wide range of ambient temperatures. Fix the temperature sensor on the battery that is not affected by external cooling or heating source. -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
J. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM INDICATIONS POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED SOLUTION Charger does not Indicator lights not No AC power Check AC connections. work AC input socket fuse blown Replace AC fuse with correct value. No DC output Charger - On LED is Output short circuit Check DC connections between charger off. -
Page 8: Specifications
K. Specifications Model BC – 1230 BC – 1240 BC - 1250 GEL : 14.1V ; AGM: 14.3V ; WET : 14.4V ; CALCIUM-CALCIUM : 15.5V Absorption Charge Voltage Selections Absorption Charge Timer Limited not over 4hrs 13.2V, 13.5V, 13.8V Float Charge Voltage Selections Battery Charger / Power Supply Selections Maximum Output Charging Current (Continuous)
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