Clarke IBC 50, 6267017 User guide

12V 50A INTELLIGENT BATTERY

CHARGER

MODEL NO: IBC50

PART NO: 6267017

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0921

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger.

Before use, read this manual thoroughly and follow all instructions given.

1. The IBC50 is designed for charging all types of 12V lead-acid including WET
(Flooded), MF (Maintenance-Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), GEL,
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries.

2. A built-in intelligent microprocessor makes charging faster, easier and safer.

3. This charger has safety features, including protection for reverse polarity,
short circuit, overheat and overcharge.

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

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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OVERVIEW

1 Positive (Red) Lead 4 Handle

2 Negative (Black) Lead 5 Cable Rack

3 Display & Control Panel 6 2 x 40A Fuses

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number IBC50

Input Voltage 230V AC, 50Hz,

Battery Charging Voltages 12V DC

Battery Types WET (Flooded), MF (Maintenance-

Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Bat­tery), GEL (Gelified Electrolyte), AGM
(Absorbed Glass Mat)

Output Currents 12V DC, 5A/10A 50A Start Mode

Boost Duty Cycle 10 Seconds On, 180 Seconds Off

IP Rating IP20

Min./Max. Charging Battery Size 4Ah -100Ah

Charging Steps 10 steps (Intel. Charger - Maintainer)

Operating Temp. Range 0°C to 40°C

Dimensions (D x W x H) 270mm x 250mm x 160 mm

Weight 6.7 kg

Charging Lead Length (red& black) 1.90m

Mains Power Cable Length 1.76m

Max.
Input

Power

Charge-12V-10A 190W 1.2A 10A 14V

12V-Start(6V) 750W 3.3A 50A 6V

12V-Start(3V) 980W 4.4A 75A 3V

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Max.
Input

Current

4

Output

(Charging/

Starting)

Charging

Voltage

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, HAND AND CLOTHING PROTECTION.
AVOID TOUCHING EYES WHILE WORKING WITH A BATTERY. SEE YOUR
LOCAL CLARKE DEALER FOR ALL YOUR PPE REQUIREMENTS.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY

1. This charger SHOULD NOT be used to charge Lithium-Ion batteries.

2. Wear complete eye, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near a battery.

3. Clean the battery terminals before they are connected to the charger. Be
careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes.

4. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If electrolyte enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with
running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.

5. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in a well­ventilated area.

6. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice
to come to your aid when you work near a battery.

7. DO NOT smoke, strike a match or cause a spark within the vicinity of a
battery or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.

8. Remove all rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches while working with a
vehicle battery. These items may produce a short-circuit that could cause
severe burns.

9. Be extra cautious to reduce risk

10. of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit a
battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.

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

12. When it is necessary to remove a battery from a vehicle to charge it,
always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are off.

13. This charger is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage
electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and property.

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14. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER

WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING LEADS.

1. DO NOT cover the charger while charging.

2. DO NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.

3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

4. DO NOT overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode.

5. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and lead, pull by the plug
rather than the lead when disconnecting the charger.

6. Operate with caution if the charger has received an impact/blow or been
dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.

7. Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized
CLARKE repair agent in order to avoid danger.

CHARGER LOCATION

1. NEVER place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving parts
or near the battery; place as far away from them as the clamp leads allow.

2. DO NOT position the charger above the battery during the charging
procedure. Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

3. DO NOT let battery acid drip on the charger when reading a hydrometer
for specific gravity or when you fill the battery.

4. DO NOT use the charger in an enclosed space with reduced airflow.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

Wear Eye Protection Wear Protective

Wear Protective Gloves WEEE Directive

Indoor Use Only Warning: Risk of

Warning: Battery
Charging

Clothing

Electrical Shock

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit a 13 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and Yellow)

WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY.

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is
designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power
source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to
change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover
becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable
replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due
to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring
instructions shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion
into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard.

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or

coloured Black.

• The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or

coloured Red.

• The Yellow and Green wire must be connected to the terminal

marked E or or coloured Green.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD). If in any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.

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THE CHARGING PROCESS

STEP 1: ANALYSING 1: Checks if the battery has connected with the charger.

STEP 2: DESULPHATION: If battery voltage is too low, the program automatically

generates a pulsing current to remove sulphate.

STEP 3: SOFT START: Charges with gradually increasing charging current.

STEP 4: CONTROLLED CURRENT CHARGE: Adjusts the charging current intelligently.

STEP 5: ANALYSING 2: Tests if the battery can absorb charge.

STEP 6: CONSTANT OUTPUT CHARGE: Charges with constant voltage and

compensates for any fake full charge caused by high current charging.

STEP 7: RECOVERY CYCLE CHARGE: Absorbs more charge and compensates for
the side effect of reduced charging current.

STEP 8: ABSORPTION: Charges with constant trickle current for maximum battery
voltage.

STEP 9: ANALYSING 3: Tests if the battery can hold charge.

STEP 10: MAINTENANCE: Continuously monitors the battery, and charges with

trickle current once the voltage is lower than threshold.

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CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

1. Identify the polarity of battery posts. The positive battery terminal is
typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The negative battery
terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG,N,-).

2. DO NOT make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin metal
parts.

3. Identify if you have a negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be
done by identifying which battery post (NEG or POS) is connected to the
chassis.

• FOR A NEGATIVE GROUNDED VEHICLE (MOST COMMON): connect the

RED POSITIVE clamp first to the positive battery terminal, then connect
the BLACK NEGATIVE clamp to the negative battery terminal or vehicle
chassis.

• FOR A POSITIVE GROUNDED VEHICLE (VERY UNCOMMON): connect the

BLACK NEGATIVE clamp first to the negative battery terminal, then
connect the RED POSITIVE clamp to the positive battery terminal or
vehicle chassis.

4. When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the
negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems).

CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED AND
CHARGED ON SHORE. TO CHARGE IT ON BOARD REQUIRES EQUIPMENT
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE.

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OPERATION

DISPLAY BUTTON

Press the DISPLAY button until the following LED is lit:

1. VOLTAGE/V - When the charger is NOT charging a battery, the display will
show the battery voltage.

2. BATTERY% - When charging, the digital display shows an estimated charge
percentage of the battery connected to the chargers battery clamps.

3. ALTERNATOR% - The digital display shows an estimated output percentage
of the vehicles charging system connected to the chargers battery
clamps, compared to a properly functioning system.

FUNCTION BUTTON

1. CHARGE - Press & hold the RATE SELECTION button for 3 seconds to choose
battery type (STD/GEL/AGM) first, and press & hold the same button for 3
seconds until the digital display shows OFF. Then press the RATE SELECTION
button once to choose the charging current. After that, press the
FUNCTION button until the CHARGING LED is lit to enter this mode (digital
display shows CHARGE-ON).When charging, the battery type cannot be
changed. To stop charging, press the FUNCTION button again and
CHARGE LED will go off (digital display shows CHARGE-OFF).

2. START - Your battery charger can be user to jump start your car if the
battery is low. Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging

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your battery. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. The
procedures are as follows:

WARNING: USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE WITHOUT A BATTERY
INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE WILL DAMAGE THE VEHICLE’S ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM.

• Connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given on
page 10.

• With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery and chassis,
press the FUNCTION button until the START LED is lit.

• Turn on the vehicles ignition until the vehicle starts or 3 seconds has
passed. If the engine does not start, wait 4 minutes before trying again.
This allows the charger and battery to cool down.

• If the engine fails to start, use the CHARGE maximum rate (10A) to
charge for some minutes before attempting to start the engine again.

• After the engine starts, unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting
the battery clamps from the vehicle.

NOTE: If the engine turns over but never starts, there is not a problem with the

starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle.
STOP all ignition attempts until the problem has been diagnosed and
corrected.

During the starting sequence listed above, the charger is set to one of
three states:

While waiting for ignition, the digital display shows:

• START-READY - The charger waits until the engine is actually being
started before delivering the amps for the engine start.

• CRANKING - When ignition is detected, the charger will automatically
deliver up to its maximum output as required by the starting system for
up to 10 seconds.

• COOL DOWN - After ignition, the charger enters a mandatory 180
seconds cool down state (Pressing any button DOES NOT work). The
digital display indicates the remaining cool down time in seconds. It
starts at 180 and counts down to 0. After 3 minutes, the digital display will
change from displaying the countdown to displaying START-READY.

3. REPAIR - Press & hold the FUNCTION button for 3 seconds until the REPAIR
LED is lit to enter this mode (digital display shows REPAIR-ON). It is an
advanced battery recovery mode for repairing old, idle, stratified or
sulfated batteries. NOT all batteries can be recovered. For optimal results,
take the battery through a full charge cycle, bringing the battery to full

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charge before using this mode. This mode uses a high charging voltage
and may cause some water loss in WET cell batteries. Plus, some batteries
and electronics may be sensitive to high charging voltages. To minimise
risks, disconnect the battery from the vehicle before using this mode. To
stop repairing, press the FUNCTION button again and REPAIR LED will go off
(digital display shows REPAIR-OFF).

ALTERNATOR CHECK

Before the charger is connected with the battery which should be well
settled in the vehicle, press the DISPLAY button until the ALTERNATOR%
LED is lit, start the vehicle and turn the vehicles headlights on. The
alternator percentage range is from 0% to 100%. Readings below 0% will
read LO and readings above 100% will read HI. If you get a HI or LO
reading, have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician.

CHARGING TIME DURATION

Different battery capacity, residual voltage and charging current will all
affect charging time. The following table is for guidance in the case of a
fully discharged battery.

Battery

Size - Ah

10 2.5h 1.5h 15mins

20 4.2h 2.5h 27mins

40 9h 5h 54mins

80 17h 9h 1.75h

100 21h 11h 3h

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Approx. Time to Charge

12V

5A 10A 50A

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

This battery charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or
tool, a few common sense rules will prolong its working life.

WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ANY REPAIRS MUST BE
DONE BY A QUALIFIED CLARKE SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

• Wind up the leads when not in use.

• Examine the leads at regular intervals for damage and have them

replaced if necessary.

• Clean the case and leads if necessary with a moist cloth and clean any

corrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda.

ERROR MESSAGES

1. E01 Display + ERROR LED lit: Reverse connection

2. E02 Display + ERROR LED lit: Temperature in charger is too high

3. E03 Display + ERROR LED lit: The battery cannot store electric charge (dead
battery)

4. E04 Display + ERROR LED lit: No battery connected/battery voltage is lower
than 1 volt (dead battery)

5. REPAIR-ON displayed + REPAIR LED flashing: Charger automatically enters
repairing mode

6. REPAIR-ON displayed + REPAIR LED solid lit: Manually choose repairing
mode

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Battery
does not
charge

Display not
showing

Lack of AC input
power.

Faulty connections to
battery terminals.

Wrong charge
voltage selection.

Battery voltage too
low.

Charging a very cold
battery.

Lack of AC input
power.

Make sure that the charger is plugged
into AC outlet and check 40A fuses on
rear of the charger.

Unplug the charger and check the
battery connection. Ensure that there is a
good connection at the battery
terminal/post and/or vehicle chassis.

Check that the correct charge voltage
was selected for the battery being
charged.

Ensure enough charging time was
allowed to charge battery.

If the battery being charged is extremely
cold (below freezing), it will not accept a
high rate of charge, so the initial
charging rate will be slow.
The rate of charging will increase as the
battery warms.
NEVER attempt to charge a frozen
battery.

Make sure that the charger is plugged
into AC outlet and check 50A fuses on
rear of the charger.

Check AC plug fuse and replace if
necessary

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COMPONENT PARTS DIAGRAM

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COMPONENT PARTS LIST

PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO DESCRIPTION

1Front Cover 10Relay

2 Rectifier Bridge 11 Main PCB - Radiator

3 Transformer 12 Rear Cover

4 Control - PCB 13 Cable Rack

5 Handle 14 Fuse

6 Exterior Metal Case 15 12VDC Positive Red Cable

7 Fan 16 Clamps

8 Fan Holder 17 12VDC Negative Black

Cable

9 Base Plate 18 AC Power Cable

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE

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