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Contents

2 1 Introduction

3 2 Important Safety Warnings and Instructions 3 2.1 Important Safety Instructions 3 2.2 Personal Precautions 5 2.3 Preparing to Charge 5 2.4 Charger Location 6 2.5 DC Connection 6 2.6 Follow These Steps When Battery is Installed in Vehicle 7 2.7 Follow These Steps When Battery is Outside Vehicle 7 2.8 AC Connection

8 3 Control Panel / List of Parts

8 4 Technical Data

9 5 Operating Instructions 9 5.1 Mode Selection 10 5.2 Pulse Charging 10 5.3 Trickle Charging 10 5.4 Charger Protection Function

11 6 Service and Warranty Information

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1 Introduction

The Bosch C3 charger is a one touch switch mode battery charger with fully automated pulse maintenance and trickle charging functions. It has been developed to maintain and optimize the charging process to ensure high quality and longest life of lead-acid, AGM, WET or GEL batteries. The Bosch C3 charger comes equipped with an MCU processor which performs intelligent charging algorithms designed to avoid stressful charges to the 6V (1.2Ah – 14Ah) or 12V (1.2Ah – 120Ah) batteries.

Save These Instructions

This manual will show you how to use your C3 charger safely and effectively.

Please read and follow these safety warnings and operating instructions carefully before operating the Bosch C3 charger. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.

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2 Important SAFETY WARNINGS

and Instructions

2.1 Important Safety Instructions

Warning

Use the C3 charger for charging a lead acid, AGM, WET or GEL battery only. It is not intended

to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Use of

the C3 charger for other purposes may result in serious injury or property damage.

Warning

Do not use this C3 charger for charging dry-cell or non-rechargeable batteries that are commonly used in home appliances. These batteries may burst. Failure to follow this instruction may result in death, serious injury or property damage.

Warning: Risk of Explosive Gases

Follow the safety instructions below, the instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on the charger

or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, serious injury or property damage.

(1) Operate only in a well-ventilated area.

(2) Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

(3) Do not permit ﬂames, sparks or hot

surfaces in the vicinity of operation.

(4) Do not drop metal onto the battery. This

may cause a spark or short a circuit and cause an explosion.

(5) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ﬂame in

vicinity of battery or engine.

(6) To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug

charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

(7) Study all battery manufacturer's speciﬁc

precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charger.

2.2 Personal Precautions

Warning

Wear complete eye and body protection. Do not allow battery acid to touch your skin, clothing or eyes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, burns, blindness or other serious injury or property damage. Ensure that another

person is available to come to your aid in the event of an accident. If battery acid comes into contact with your skin or eyes, immediately wash them with clean running water for ten (10) minutes and get medical attention.

Warning

Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can

produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other metal items. Failure to remove such

personal metal items may result in severe burns, other serious injury or property damage.

Warning

Never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may cause battery explosion and may result in death, burns, blindness or other serious injury or property damage. Remove the battery from the

vehicle, bring it into a warm room and let it thaw before charging.

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Warning

Use only attachments recommended by Bosch for use with the Bosch C3 charger. Use of attachments not recommended for use by bosch may result in electric shock, ﬁre or other serious injury or property damage.

Warning

Never operate the charger if the cord or the plug is damaged. Damaged cords must be immediately

replaced by a qualiﬁed specialist. Never use the cord to carry the charger or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged cords may cause electric

shock, other serious injury or property damage.

Warning

Use only extension cords that comply with section 2.8 of this instruction manual. Use of an improper extension cord may result in a ﬁre, electric shock, other serious injury or property damage. An extension cord should not be used

unless absolutely necessary. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

(1) That the pins on the plug of the extension cord

are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

(2) That the extension cord is properly wired and

in good electrical condition.

(3) That the wire size is large enough for the AC

ampere rating of the charger as speciﬁed in Section 2.8 AC Connection.

Warning

Do not disassemble or attempt to service or repair the C3 charger. Never operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a

qualiﬁed repair specialist or return to the place of purchase. Incorrect disassembly, reassembly or

repair may result in ﬁre, electric shock, other serious injury or property damage. Setting the

charger “MODE” button to the standby position (blue LED ring illuminated) will not reduce this risk.

Warning

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Warning

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

Fuse Replacement

Warning

(1) Disconnect AC power from the outlet and

disconnect cable harness from the output cord.

(2) Open fuse holder in the cable harness.

(3) Remove automotive style blade fuse

(4) Replace fuse with same type and size fuse

(10.0 Amp)

(5) Close fuse holder

Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions

Warning

The charger does not need any speciﬁc maintenance. Only install, maintain, or service this charger when it is disconnected from power socket.

(1) After use, wipe dirt or oil from clip, cord, an

the charger case with a dry cloth. (Do not use any solvents)

(2) Corrosion on the clips may be removed with a

solution of water and baking soda.

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(3) Coil charger cords to prevent damage.

(4) Examine cords periodically and replace

damaged cords by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Moving and Storage Instructions

Warning

(1) When not in use, store the charger in a dry

place, preferably with its original packing. Do not subject to sub-zero temperature which could cause cord insulation to become stiff and possibly crack when uncoiled.

(2) Place these instructions with the charger

during storage.

Warning

Study all battery manufacturer's speciﬁc precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

2.3 Preparing to Charge

Warning

Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe burns, other serious injury or property damage.

(1) If it is necessary to remove the battery from

the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal ﬁrst. Make sure that all of the electrical accessories (heater, A/C, audio system, lights, etc.) in the vehicle are turned off to prevent a spark.

(2) Be sure that the area around the battery is

well ventilated while the battery is charging and/or trickle charging.

(3) Clean the battery terminals before charging.

During cleaning, do not allow the dirt to come into contact with your eyes, nose or mouth.

(4) Add distilled water at each cell until the

battery acid reaches the level speciﬁed by the battery manufacturer. Do not overﬁll. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead-acid-batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer’s charging instructions.

(5) Read, understand and follow all instructions

for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used on the battery and charger.

(6) Read all of the battery manufacturer’s speciﬁc

precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.

(7) Make sure that the charger (+) and (-) cable

clips make tight connections.

(8) Determine voltage of battery by referring

to car owner's manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.

2.4 Charger Location

Warning

Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe burns, other serious injury or property damage.

(1) Place the C3 charger as far away from the

battery as the cables permit.

(2) Never place the charger directly above or

below the battery while charging or trickle charging; gases or ﬂuids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

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(3) Do not cover or put anything on top of the C3

charger. Do not operate the C3 charger in a closed-in area or do not restrict the ventilation in any way. Proper ventilation is needed for the C3 charger not to overheat.

(4) Never allow battery acid to drip onto the C3

charger when reading the electrolyte speciﬁc gravity or ﬁlling the battery.

2.5 DC Connection Precautions

Warning

(1) Connect and disconnect the DC clips only

after setting the charger “MODE” button to standby (blue LED ring light is lit) and removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the DC clips to touch each other.

(2) Attach the DC clips to the battery and chassis,

as indicated in Section 2.6(5), 2.6(6) and

2.7(2) through 2.7(5)

2.6 Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle

Warning

A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:

(1) Always position the AC and DC cables safely

and as far away as possible from moving parts such as hood, doors or hot engine parts.

(2) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and

other moving parts that can cause injury.

terminal has a larger diameter then the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) terminal.

(4) Determine which terminal of the battery is

connected (grounded) to the chassis. If the negative post is connected to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step (5). If the positive post is connected to the chassis, see step (6).

(5) For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect

the POSITIVE (RED) DC clip from the C3 battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded terminal of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) DC clip to a heavy gauge unvarnished metal part of the frame or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the DC clip to any fuel lines, carburetion device or sheet-metal body parts.

(6) For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect

the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the C3 battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded terminal of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) DC clip to a heavy gauge unvarnished metal part of the frame or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the DC clip to any fuel lines, carburetion device or sheet-metal body parts.

(7) Connect charger AC supply cord to electric

outlet.

(8) When disconnecting the C3 charger, turn the

“MODE” button to standby (blue LED ring is illuminated), disconnect the AC cord, remove ﬁrst the DC clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the DC clip from the battery terminal.

(3) Check the polarity of the battery terminals

ﬁrst. Usually the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery

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2.7 Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle

Warning

A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:

(1) Check the polarity of the battery terminals

ﬁrst. Usually the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery terminal has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) terminal.

(2) Attach at least a 24-inch long size 6-gauge

(American Wire Gauge standard sizes) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery terminal.

(3) Connect the POSITIVE (RED) C3 charger DC

clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) terminal of the battery.

(4) Position yourself and the free end of the cable

previously attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,

-) battery terminal as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) C3 charger DC clip to the free end of the cable.

(8) A marine (boat) battery must be removed

and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires specially designed equipment for marine use.

2.8 AC Connection

Warning

(1) Recommended proper wire size (AWG) in

extension cords to use with battery charger

Length of cord feet (m)

(AWG) Size of cord 18 18 16 14

You may use heavier size wire – never lighter

25 (7.6)

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

150 ( 45.6)

(5) Do not face the battery when making the ﬁnal

connection.

(6) Connect charger AC supply cord to electric

outlet.

(7) When disconnecting the C3 charger, set the

“MODE” button to standby (blue LED ring is illuminated), disconnect the AC cord, remove ﬁrst the NEGATIVE (BLACK) DC clip and then remove the POSITIVE (RED) DC clip from the battery terminal.

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3 Control Panel / List of Parts

1. Charger

2. Mounting hook

3. AC Power cord (to connect to 120V outlet)

4. Charging cable with cable lug (red and black) 4a. Cable fuse

5. DC clip for (+) Terminal (red)

6. DC clip for (–) Terminal (black)

7. Standby / power indicator

- Blue LED ring indicates standby

8. Mode selection button

- Charger has to be connected to the battery

9. Reverse polarity protection indicator

- Red LED indicates reverse hook up

10. Charging indicator

- Flashing LED indicates charging in process

11. Charge status indicator

- Illuminated LED indicates fully charged battery and charger is operating in the trickle charging mode

12. Mode 1 6V – 6V output (for batteries in garden tools, motorcycles, classic cars, etc.)

13. Mode 2 – 12V output (for motorcycle batteries)

14. Mode 3 – 12V output (for car or marine batteries)

15. Mode 4 – 12V output (for batteries at temperatures <41⁰°F or for AGM batteries)

16. 12V operation indicator

4 Technical Data

Primary Input voltage AC: 120V / 60 Hz Current: 1.2 A(rms) / 60 W Secondary Rated output voltage: 6.3 V

12.6 V Charging voltage: 14.7 V (± 0.25 V),

14.4 V (± 0.25 V),

7.2 V (± 0.25 V) Charging current: 3.5 A (± 10 %),

0.8 A (± 10 %) Degree of protection: IP 65 (dustproof, splash water proof) Battery type: 6 V / 12 V lead acid battery (AGM, WET, GEL, open and VRLA) Battery capacity: 6 V:1.2 Ah–14Ah / 12 V:1.2 Ah–120 Ah Fuse (internal): 1.6 A Ambient temperature: 0 °C to + 40 °C / 32 °F to 104 °F Dimensions: 185 x 81 x 55 mm / 7 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/8" (L x W x H)

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5 Operating Instructions

5.1 Mode Selection

The Bosch C3 charger offers 4 different charging modes to choose from as well as a pulse charging function to recover deeply discharged batteries (provided the battery is not irreparably damaged) and a trickle charging mode to keep batteries fully charged when not used.

After connecting a battery to the Bosch C3 charger, the unit will automatically exclude modes which do not apply to the speciﬁcations of the battery. Depending on the voltage of the battery you have connected to the charger, the C3 charger will let you choose the following modes:

For 6V batteries the C3 charger will offer you:

Mode 1 | 6 V (7.2 V / 0.8 A)

Suitable for batteries with a capacity of less than 14 Ah in normal condition. Charging mode for WET

batteries and the majority of GEL batteries.

Press the mode selection button (8) to select Mode 1 and the indicator LED (12) will light up. If no other selections are made, the charging process will start automatically after a few seconds and the indicator LED (10) will ﬂash. After successfully charging the battery, the charge status indicator LED (11) will light up and the charge indicator LED (10) will turn off.

After a short delay the unit will switch automatically to the trickle charging mode and the charge status indicator LED (11) is illuminated.

For 12V batteries the C3 charger will offer you the following 3 modes to choose from:

Mode 2 | 12 V (14.4 V / 0.8 A )

Suitable for batteries with a capacity of less than 14 Ah in normal condition. Charging mode for WET

batteries and the majority of GEL batteries.

Press the mode selection button (8) to select Mode 2 and the indicator LED (13) as well as the 12V operation indicator LED (16) will light up. If no other selections are made, the charging process will start automatically after a few seconds and the indicator LED (10) will ﬂash. After successfully charging the battery, the charge status indicator LED (11) will light up and the charge indicator LED (10) will turn off.

After a short delay the unit will switch automatically to the trickle charging mode and the charge status indicator LED (11) is illuminated.

Mode 3 | 12 V (14.4 V / 3.5 A)

Suitable for batteries with a capacity of more than 14 Ah in normal condition. Charging mode

for WET batteries and the majority of GEL batteries.

Press the mode selection button (8) to select Mode 3 and the indicator LED (14) as well as the 12V operations indicator LED (16) will light up. If no other selections are made, the charging process will start automatically after a few seconds and the indicator LED (10) will ﬂash. After successfully charging the battery, the charge status indicator LED (11) will light up and the charge indicator LED (10) will turn off

After a short delay the unit will switch automatically to the trickle charging mode and the charge status indicator LED (11) is illuminated.

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Mode 4 | 12 V (14.7 V / 3.5 A)

Suitable for batteries with a capacity of more than 14Ah in cold condition or for many AGM batteries.

Press the mode selection button (8) to select Mode 4 and the indicator LED (14) as well as the 12V operations indicator LED (16) will light up. If no other selections are made, the charging process will start automatically after a few seconds and the indicator LED (10) will ﬂash. After successfully charging the battery, the charge status indicator LED (11) will light up and the charge indicator LED (10) will turn off

After a short delay the unit will switch automatically to the trickle charging mode and the charge status indicator LED (11) is illuminated.

Automatically selected modes:

5.2 Pulse Charging

This is an automatic function of the charger and cannot be selected manually. If the battery voltage at the start of the charging process is between 8V (± 0.5V) and 10.5V (± 0.5V) in the 12V mode, the charger operates automatically in the pulse charging mode. On attaining a battery voltage above 10.5V (± 0.5V), the unit continues to charge the battery in the charging mode selected. This enhances the charging process and ensures a better condition of the battery.

The charger can be left connected to the battery of a vehicle when it is not being used (ie. convertible, motorcycle, classic car, etc.). The charger will monitor the battery and keep it at a high charging level without risk of damage.

5.4 Charger Protection Function

Appliance Protection Function

The charger switches to standby mode in the following abnormal situations.

•Remainingbatteryvoltage<6V(12Vbatteries)

•Opencircuit

- no battery or only one pole is connected to

the charger

•Reversepolarity

- the DC cables from the charger are

incorrectly connected to the battery

In the event of reverse polarity, the LED (9) will light up. If no other setting is chosen, the system remains in standby mode.

In the event of a short, the cable fuse (4a) will protect the unit and the electrical system from damage.

Overheating Protection

If the unit becomes excessively hot during charging, the output power is automatically reduced to avoid damage to the charger.

5.3 Trickle Charging

The charger switches automatically to this mode when the battery is fully charged. In this mode, a small current is delivered to the battery when necessary to keep the full charge.

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6 Service and Warranty Information

The C3 charger should only be repaired by qualiﬁed specialists using genuine service parts to maintain operating reliability.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Robert Bosch LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the ﬁrst using purchaser only that the battery charger sold to the ﬁrst using purchaser by Seller or its authorized dealers, retailers or service centers in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship. The Limited Warranty provided in this Statement excludes any defects or damage arising from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper installation, unauthorized service work, external forces beyond Seller’s control, such as ﬁre, ﬂood, and other acts of God. The Limited Warranty further excludes normal wear and tear on parts and damage to fragile components (e.g. switches).

Any and all replaced and/or repaired battery chargers and/or parts shall assume the identity of the original for purposes of the applicable warranty period.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

For more information on how to obtain your warranty, please call 1-800-521-5462.

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