Clarke BC 100N, 6210101 User guide

BATTERY/BOOSTER CHARGER

BATTERY/BOOSTER CHARGER

Model No: BC100N

Part No: 6210101

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Specifications

Max Charge ......................................................... 15Amps

Duty Cycle............................................................ 100% 10A Arith.

Max Boost ............................................................. 100Amps

Boost/Charge ....................................................... 12Volts (D.C.)

Thermal Overload Protection ............................. YES

Dimensions (Lxwxh) mm ...................................... 175x130x239

Weight .................................................................. 4Kg

PARTS & SERVICE CONTACTS

For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer,

or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.

PARTS & SERVICE TEL: [phone]

PARTS & SERVICE FAX: [phone]

or e-mail as follows:

PARTS: [e-mail]

SERVICE: [e-mail]

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with
general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws
governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised
disposal facility.

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Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger.
This units is designed for charging 12 Volt, lead acid battery and for providing a
boost start in the event of a flat battery
Before attempting to operate the charger, please read this instruction manual
thoroughly, and follow all directions carefully. By doing so you will ensure the
safety of yourself, and others around you, and at the same time, you should
look forward to the unit giving long and trouble free service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from
date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product has been found to have been abused in
any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended, or to have been
tampered with in any way. The reason for return must be clearly stated.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

CONTENTS PAGE

Specifications ................................................................................. 2

Parts and Service Contacts .......................................................... 2

Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 4

Electrical Connections .................................................................. 5

Procedure For Engine Starting ...................................................... 6

Procedure For Normal Charging .................................................. 7

Wiring Diagram............................................................................... 8

Parts Lists & Diagram ...................................................................... 9

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IMPORTANT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

WARNING

1.
charging or use of start facility. Check your vehicle handbook before using

your Start ’N’ Charge. If in doubt consult the vehicle manufacturer.

Nevertheless, you should not operate this equipment unless you are fully
conversant with vehicle electrical systems, and battery charging techniques.

2.

WARNING

process of battery charging, please remember to switch OFF the charger
first, and so avoid sparking which will occur when CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING LIVE LEADS.

3. Black negative (-ve) lead must always be clipped to the negative, and Red
positive (+ve) lead must always be clipped to the positive.

When charging with battery installed in vehicle, or boosting, FIRST connect the
appropriate lead to the UNEARTHED battery terminal (on most modern cars this
is the positive (+ve) terminal), then connect the other lead to the chassis (or a
suitable engine bolt) away from the battery and fuel line. It is advisable to
disconnect the unearthed terminal from the battery, when charging in situ.

When disconnecting, remove the chassis lead FIRST, then the battery lead.

4. To prevent battery overheating and consequent damage, use the BOOST
facility sparingly and do not exceed our recommendations.

5. Battery acid is highly corrosive. If spillage occurs, wipe off immediately and
wash copiously with water. Particularly avoid contact with the eyes, but if this
occurs, you must seek medical advice.

6. When charging is completed, ensure that the vehicle battery leads are
secured to the proper terminals which should be clean and lightly smeared
with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Finally, re-check the electrolyte level.

7. Do not expose this unit to rain.

8. Never touch together the negative and positive leads on this unit whilst the
unit is switched on.

9. Never attempt any electrical or mechanical repair. If you have a problem
with your machine contact your local stockist for service information.

10.

WARNING

extra care when charging. Please consult battery manufacturers instructions
before using this unit.

11.

WARNING

ONLY USE THIS UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

12. Before charging ensure the battery terminals are clean and that the cells are filled
with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary.

: Some electronic equipment can be damaged by boost

: Because highly inflammable hydrogen gas is released in the

: Certain types of sealed or maintenance-free batteries need

: Since toxic fumes may be released during battery charging,

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. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED

Connect the mains lead to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply via a standard 13
amp BS 1363 plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse, or a suitably fused isolator switch.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

As the colours of the flexible cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• Connect BROWN coloured cord to plug terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured RED.

• Connect BLUE coloured cord to plug terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.

We strongly recommend that this unit is connected to the mains supply via a Residual

Current Device (RCD).

If this appliance is fitted with a plug which is moulded onto the electric cable (i.e.

IMPORTANT!

non-rewireable) please note:

1. The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electric cable. There is a danger
of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into a socket outlet.

2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.

3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the correct
replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code).

4. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local dealer or most

electrical stockists.

Fuse Rating

The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating (13 amps) and this
replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362.

Extension Cable

If an extension cable is fitted, ensure the minimum cross section of the conductor is 1.5mm
for up to 15 metres in length, and 2.5mm2 for up to 25 metres.

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Fig.1

Procedure For Engine Starting.

1. Check that the CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) is in the OFF (O) position.

2. Connect the appropriate output conductor to the unearthed battery
terminal.

3. Connect the other output conductor to the chassis, or engine bolt, away
from the battery and fuel line

4. Switch on the mains supply.

5. With the keys ready in the car’s ignition, get an assistant to switch the
CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) to the BOOST START position and
IMMEDIATELY turn the key to start the engine

IMPORTANT:

You must switch the charge/boost start switch (2) back to the OFF (O)
position after a maximum of 3 seconds on boost start - wait 30 seconds
before repeating. Failure to do this may damage your battery and the
Start and Charge unit and may invalidate your guarantee.

With the Start and Charge unit connected to your car, never leave the
unit switched to boost start for more than 3 seconds.

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Procedure For Normal Charging (refer to Fig.1).

1. Before charging or boosting ensure the battery terminals are clean and that
the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled
water where necessary.

2. Where appropriate we recommend that the positive (+ve) lead, connected
to the battery, is disconnected prior to charging.

3. Check that the CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) is in the OFF (0) position.

4. Connect the appropriate output conductor to the unearthed battery
terminal.

5. Connect the other output conductor to the chassis, or engine bolt, away
from the battery and fuel line

6. Remove the battery filler caps during charging in order to prevent the build
up of dangerous gases within the battery.

7. Set the MIN (minimum charge) MAX (maximum charge) switch (3) to the
MIN positon.This is suitable for charging most normal car batteries (having
an ampere hour rating of approxi-mately 40 A.H.).

8. Switch on the mains supply.

9. Switch the CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) to the charge position.

10. Keep the battery on charge until the Ammeter gauge (1) shows zero (or 0-2
amps) or has stopped moving down. Then switch off at the machine,
disconnect from mains supply, and remove leads from battery.

11. To stop charging/boosting, disconnect the mains electrical supply, the chassis
conductor, followed by the battery conductor, IN THAT ORDER.

Notes on charging procedure.

* A complete charge is best done slowly in order to protect your battery, so

we recommend the MIN setting as described above. A complete charge
may take up to 10 hours.

** If a low amperage reading (2 amps or less) is registered on the gauge at

either the MIN or MAX setting, this may indicate that the battery is either (a)
already fully charged or (b) at the end of its useful life and in need of
replacement.

NOTE: Should the Charger/Starter overheat for any reason, a thermal overload
will intervene shutting off the unit. In this event, switch OFF and disconnect the
charger, then allow at least five minutes before reconnecting and pressing the
reset button (4), switching ON and reusing.

Should the condition persist check to ensure you are not trying to boost start at
too great a current (dead battery?) or pressing the starter for too long a period.

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Wiring Diagram

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Parts Diagram

No. Description Qty Part No:

01

Black Housing For Battery Chargers ............................... .

02

Welding Current Switch 16A 250V ................................. .

03

Thermic Switch 20A ......................................................... .

04

Switch 16A 250V ............................................................... .

05

Rectifier 2 Diodes ............................................................. .

06

Clamp 60a ........................................................................ .

07

Transformer Starter 230V ................................................. .

08

Black Cable 4 Sqmm 1.6M W/Clamp ........................... .

09

Red Cable 4 Sqmm 1.6M W/Camp .............................. .

10

Input Cable 2x0,75 M2 W/UK Plug+13A Fuse ................ .

11

Ammeter 20A ................................................................... .

12

Front Plate For C.B. Black “Two Holes” .......................... .

13

Cable Clamp For B.C. ..................................................... .

14

Cable Clamp ................................................................... .

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1 EM21690085

1 EM22200038

1 EM22210018

1 EM22200041

1 EM22400044

2 EM22110003

1 EM44105024

1 EM43200031

1 EM43200032

1 EM20220119

1 EM22600026

1 EM21690485

1 EM21690093

1 EM21690092

CLARKE Battery/Booster Chargers

Other Battery Booster/Chargers in the comprehensive Clarke range include

Model No: Max Charge

Amps Amps Volts Overload LxWxH - mm kg

BC140 15 140 12 yes 260x260x250 10.0 6210150

BC160 20 160 12 yes 260x260x250 12.5 6210000

BC180 20 180 12/24 yes 260x300x770 16.0 6210180

BC200 30 200 12/24 yes 260x300x770 21.0 6220000

BC250 30 250 12/24 yes 320x490x730 28.0 6225050

BC300B 35 300 12/24 yes 320x490x730 31.0 6230050

BC400B 50 400 12/24 yes 320x490x730 37.0 6240050

BC600B 80 600 12/24 yes 580x340x800 69.0 6260000

BC120E 20 120 12 yes 230x275x325 9.0 6210120

BC310E 35 310 12/24 yes 280x340x590 19.0 6230100

Max Boost Boost Charge

Thermal Dimensions Weight Part No:

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