Everpower Electronics EP12M248, EP24M124 User Manual
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7 Stage Automatic Smart Battery Charger
Desulphuration& Maintainer
(FOR CHARGING 12V / 24V AGM, GEL,SLA AND WET BATTERIES)
USER MANUAL
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully
before using the charger
.
WARNING
The EP12M248 charger is designed to charge 12V lead-acid
batteries from 6Ah to 160Ah and maintain batteries up to 200Ah.
The EP24M124 charger is designed to charge 24V lead-acid
batteries from 4Ah to 80Ah and maintain batteries up to 100Ah.
Check battery manufacturer specifications before using this charger.
Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging.
Provide ventilation to prevent flames and sparks.
Do not expose charger to rain, snow or liquids.
Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes
into contact with skin or eyes.
Do not charge a frozen or damaged battery.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not place the charger on the battery while charging.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto
battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part
that may cause explosion.
When working with a lead-acid battery, remove personal metal items
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watch…
Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame while charging.
In order to reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC
outlet before doing any maintenance or cleaning.
Not for use by children or by anyone who is unable to follow
instructions of this manual, unless they are supervised by an adult
to ensure the proper use of charger.
MAIN FEATURES:
High efficiency (>85%).
Selectable charging rates to suit battery capacity.
Selectable battery type.
Temperature self-compensation: Charging voltage adapts to
temperature to prevent over or under battery charging.
Capable of recharging severely discharged or heavily sulfated
battery.
Reverse polarity protection, short circuit protection, sparks free
contact.
Ultra low input power consumption while in standby mode.
Ease of use. Clear charging status display.
Full microprocessor controlled.
Does not over charge your battery even if it is kept connected in
maintenance float mode.
Multi Charge Stages:
o Battery desulphation charging
o Soft start charging
o Bulk charging
o Absorption charging
o Battery analysis
o Recondition charging
o Float & maintenance charging
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Temperature sensor
Temperature & Safety Protection:
INTERNAL OVERHEAT PROTECTION: The charger is equipped
with built-in overheat and overload electronic circuit protection
TIMER PROTECTION: Charger provides the maximum charging
time for each charging stage. In the event it is wired to recharge a
larger than recommended battery, charger will stop charging after
maximum stage recommended time and the RED LED will be FLASH
slowly. At this point, Battery must be disconnected.
REVERSE POLARITY: Charger has reverse battery protection. (Red
LED ON, while output leads are connected backwards), Disconnect
and correct connection to battery.
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: Charger will turn off upon
detecting a short circuit (Red LED ON.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
Charge Rate:
Charge Current
1A
2A
4A
8A
Battery Capacity:
Charging (AH)
4--20
6--40
10--80
40--160
Battery Capacity:
Maintaining (AH)
4--30
6--60
10--100
40--200
Battery type:
Battery type
(Voltage value at 25℃)
Absorption
Voltage
Float
Voltage
MAX
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