Control Panel; Charging A 6 Or 12 Volt Battery; Hi-Boost Charge Rate; Lo-Trickle Charge Rate - Arlec BC 228 Battery Charger 4 Operating Instructions Manual

Please read these instructions carefully before use.
This Arlec Battery Charger 4 is designed to charge 6 and 12 Volt lead-acid
batteries used in Cars, Caravans, Campervans, 4-Wheel Drives, Boats,
Motorcycles and Ride-on Mowers.
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Control Panel

All the controls are mounted on the front panel of the charger.
1. Battery selector switch for 6 or 12 Volt output.
2. Hi-Lo Charge Switch
The Hi Charge position is used to quickly revitalise a flat battery.
The Lo Charge position is used to trickle charge batteries which are
only used intermittently.
3. Ammeter

Charging a 6 or 12 Volt Battery:

The output leads are fitted with coloured battery clips for easy identification of
polarity.
Red for positive (+) and
black for negative (-).
1. Ideally, you should remove the battery from the vehicle. if this is not possible
disconnect the battery leads. (See User Hints).
2. Select the switch to either 6 or 12 Volt depending on the type of battery to be
charged.
3. Remove the battery filler caps and check the level of the electrolyte in the cells.
If necessary, top-up with distilled water so the electrolyte is 6mm (1/4") above
the top of the plates. Do not replace the filler caps until the charging program
has been completed.
4. Select the switch to either Hi or Lo Charge Rate.

Hi-Boost Charge Rate:

To revitalise a flat battery quickly, set the charge rate to Hi. Once the ammeter
reads 2.5 AMPS and providing the battery is in reasonable condition there
should be sufficient charge to start the vehicle. Maximum charging time - 24
hours.

Lo-Trickle Charge Rate:

To maintain a fully charged battery in peak condition, or to increase the charge
in a partially discharged battery, set the charge rate to Lo. On this charge rate
the ammeter will read 1.0 AMP. The battery should be periodically checked and
topped up with distilled water if required. Maximum charging time - 7 days.
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