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Acctiva Professional 35 A
Acctiva Professional 35 A UCN

Operating Instructions

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Battery charging system

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Dear reader,

Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this

high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarise yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features it has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advantages.

Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.

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Contents

Safety rules ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Explanation of safety notices ................................................................................................................ 7

General ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Proper use ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Environmental conditions...................................................................................................................... 8

Mains connection.................................................................................................................................. 8

Dangers from mains current and charging current ............................................................................... 8

Danger due to acid, gases and vapours ............................................................................................... 8

General information regarding the handling of batteries....................................................................... 9

Protecting yourself and others .............................................................................................................. 9

Safety measures in normal operation ................................................................................................... 9

EMC Device Classifications.................................................................................................................. 10

EMC measures ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Data protection...................................................................................................................................... 10

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Repair ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Warranty and liability............................................................................................................................. 11

Safety inspection................................................................................................................................... 11

Safety symbols...................................................................................................................................... 11

Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 11

Safety rules - required for USA, Canada and Australia ............................................................................. 12

General and electrical risks................................................................................................................... 12

Warning - Risk of Explosive Gases....................................................................................................... 12

Personal safety precautions.................................................................................................................. 12

Preparing for charging .......................................................................................................................... 13

Charger set-up location......................................................................................................................... 13

Precautions for DC connection ............................................................................................................. 13

Steps to follow with battery installed in vehicle..................................................................................... 14

Steps to follow with battery outside the vehicle .................................................................................... 14

Instructions for connecting the mains cable including earthing............................................................. 14

30A + 50A battery chargers in USA...................................................................................................... 15

General information ................................................................................................................................... 16

Principle ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Device concept ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Warning notices on the device.............................................................................................................. 16

Start-up ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 17

Proper use ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Mains connection.................................................................................................................................. 17

Safety features - standard protection devices....................................................................................... 18

Control elements and connections............................................................................................................. 19

General remarks ................................................................................................................................... 19

Control panel......................................................................................................................................... 19

Plugging in options................................................................................................................................ 20

Connections.......................................................................................................................................... 20

Removing covers for connections and options .....................................................................................21

USB update option................................................................................................................................ 21

Fitting the optional bracket and strain-relief device for the charging lead............................................. 21

Edge guard option................................................................................................................................. 21

Wall bracket option ............................................................................................................................... 22

Preparations for security lock................................................................................................................ 22

Mounting ............................................................................................................................................... 22

Operating modes ....................................................................................................................................... 24

General information .............................................................................................................................. 24

Available operating modes.................................................................................................................... 24

Selecting the operating mode ............................................................................................................... 24

Charging mode ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Buffering (Trickle) mode........................................................................................................................ 24

Refresh mode ....................................................................................................................................... 25

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Battery changing mode......................................................................................................................... 25

Power Supply mode.............................................................................................................................. 25

Device options ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Charging mode .......................................................................................................................................... 26

General information .............................................................................................................................. 26

Charging the battery ............................................................................................................................. 26

Interrupting the charging process ......................................................................................................... 28

Restarting charging............................................................................................................................... 28

Buffering (Trickle) mode............................................................................................................................. 29

General information .............................................................................................................................. 29

Buffering the battery.............................................................................................................................. 29

Interrupting Buffering mode .................................................................................................................. 30

Resuming buffering............................................................................................................................... 30

Refresh mode ............................................................................................................................................ 31

General information .............................................................................................................................. 31

Reactivating batteries ........................................................................................................................... 32

Interrupting "Refresh" charging............................................................................................................. 34

Resuming refresh charging................................................................................................................... 34

Battery changing mode .............................................................................................................................. 35

General information .............................................................................................................................. 35

Changing the battery............................................................................................................................. 35

Power supply mode ................................................................................................................................... 37

Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 37

Power Supply mode.............................................................................................................................. 37

Device options ........................................................................................................................................... 39

General information .............................................................................................................................. 39

Selecting device options ....................................................................................................................... 39

Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 39

Synergic lines............................................................................................................................................. 41

Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 41

Available characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 41

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 43

Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 43

Protective equipment ............................................................................................................................ 43

Charging error....................................................................................................................................... 44

Technical data............................................................................................................................................ 46

Electrical data input 230V ..................................................................................................................... 46

Standards 230V .................................................................................................................................... 46

Electrical data input 120 V .................................................................................................................... 46

Standards 120V .................................................................................................................................... 46

Electrical data output ............................................................................................................................ 47

Battery data........................................................................................................................................... 47

Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 47

Environmental conditions...................................................................................................................... 47

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Safety rules

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Explanation of
safety notices

DANGER!

Indicates immediate danger.

► If not avoided, death or serious injury will result.

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.

► If not avoided, death or serious injury may result.

CAUTION!

Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.

► If not avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.

NOTE!

Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.

General The device is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according to recognised

safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause:

- Injury or death to the operator or a third party

- Damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operator

- Inefficient operation of the device

All persons involved in commissioning, operating, maintaining and servicing the device
must:

- Be suitably qualified

- Read and follow these Operating Instructions carefully

The Operating Instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is being used. In
addition to the Operating Instructions, attention must also be paid to any generally appli­cable and local regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection.

All safety and danger notices on the device:

- Must be in a legible state,

- Must not be damaged,

- Must not be removed,

- Must not be covered, pasted or painted over.

For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the section headed
"General information" in the Operating Instructions for the device.
Before switching on the device, rectify any faults that could compromise safety.

This is for your personal safety!

Proper use The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose. Any use above and beyond

this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, or unex­pected or incorrect results arising out of such misuse.

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Proper use includes:

- carefully reading and obeying all operating instructions and safety and danger notices,

- performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work,

- following all instructions from the battery and vehicle manufacturers.

Proper handling of the device is essential for it to function correctly. The device must never
be pulled around by the cable.

Environmental
conditions

Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in ac­cordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any dam­age arising from such usage.

For detailed information on the permitted environmental conditions, please refer to the
"Technical data".

Mains connection Devices with a higher rating may affect the energy quality of the mains due to their current

consumption.

This may affect a number device types in terms of:

- Connection restrictions

- Criteria with regard to the maximum permissible mains impedance

- Criteria with regard to the minimum short-circuit power requirement

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at the interface with the public grid

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see "Technical data"

In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device should check whether the
device may be connected, where appropriate by discussing the matter with the power sup­ply company.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the mains connection is earthed properly

Dangers from
mains current
and charging cur­rent

Danger due to ac­id, gases and va­pours

Anyone working with chargers exposes themselves to numerous dangers e.g.:

- Risk of electrocution from mains current and charging current.

- Hazardous electromagnetic fields, which can risk the lives of those using cardiac
pacemakers.

An electric shock can be fatal. Every electric shock is potentially life threatening. To avoid
electric shocks while using the charger:

- Do not touch any live parts inside or on the outside of the charger.

- Under no circumstances touch the battery poles.

- Do not short-circuit the charging lead or charging terminals.

All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately dimen­sioned. Loose connections, scorched, damaged or inadequately dimensioned cables and
leads must be immediately repaired by authorised personnel.

Batteries contain acid which is harmful to the eyes and skin. During charging, gases and
vapours are released that may be harmful to health and are highly explosive in certain cir­cumstances.

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Only use the charger in well-ventilated areas to prevent the accumulation of explosive gas­es. Battery rooms are not deemed to be hazardous areas provided that a concentration of
hydrogen of less than 4% can be guaranteed by the use of natural or forced ventilation.

Maintain a distance of at least 0.5 m (19.69 in.) between the battery and charger during the
charging procedure. Possible sources of ignition such as fire and naked flames must be
kept away from the battery.

The battery connection (e.g. charging terminals) must not be disconnected for any reason
during charging.

Do not inhale any of the gases and vapours released under any circumstances - Make sure
the area is well ventilated.

To prevent short circuits, do not place any tools or conductive metals on the battery.

Battery acid must not get into the eyes or onto the skin or clothes. Wear protective goggles
and suitable protective clothing. Rinse any acid splashes thoroughly with clean water and
seek medical advice if necessary.

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General informa­tion regarding the
handling of bat­teries

Protecting your­self and others

- Protect batteries from dirt and mechanical damage.

- Store charged batteries in a cool place. Self discharge is kept to a minimum at approx.
+2 °C (35.6 °F).

- Carry out a visual inspection at least once a week or as often as specified by the bat­tery manufacturer to ensure that the acid (electrolyte) level in the battery is at the max.
mark.

- If any of the following occur, do not start the device (or stop immediately if already in
use) and have the battery checked by an authorised workshop:

- uneven acid levels and/or high water consumption in individual cells caused by a

possible fault.

- overheating of the battery above 55 °C (131 °F).

While the charger is in operation, keep all persons, especially children, out of the working
area. If, however, there are people in the vicinity,

- warn them about all the dangers (hazardous acids and gases, danger from mains and
charging current, etc.),

- provide suitable protective equipment.

Before leaving the work area, ensure that people or property cannot come to any harm in
your absence.

Safety measures
in normal opera­tion

Chargers with a ground conductor must only be operated on a mains supply with a ground
conductor and a socket with a ground conductor contact. If the charger is operated on a
mains supply without a ground conductor or in a socket without a ground conductor con­tact, this will be deemed gross negligence. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for
any damage arising from such usage.

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Only operate the charger in accordance with the degree of protection shown on the rating
plate.

Never operate the charger if there is any evidence of damage.

Arrange for the mains cable to be checked regularly by a qualified electrician to ensure the
ground conductor is functioning properly.

Any safety devices and parts that are not functioning properly or are in imperfect condition
must be repaired by a qualified technician before switching on the charger.

Never bypass or disable protection devices.

After installation, an accessible mains plug is required.

EMC Device Clas­sifications

EMC measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values for emis-

Data protection The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made to the factory settings.

Devices in emission class A:

- Are only designed for use in industrial settings

- Can cause line-bound and radiated interference in other areas

Devices in emission class B:

- Satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas. This is also true for
residential areas in which the energy is supplied from the public low-voltage mains.

EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data.

sions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g. when there is sen­sitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the device is installed is close to
either radio or television receivers).
If this is the case, then the operating company is obliged to take appropriate action to rectify
the situation.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.

Maintenance Before switching on, always check the mains plug and cable as well as charger leads and

charging terminals for any signs of damage.
If the surface of the device housing is dirty, clean with a soft cloth and solvent-free cleaning
agent only.

Repair Repair work must only be carried out by authorised personnel. Use only original replace-

ment and wearing parts (also applies to standard parts). It is impossible to guarantee that
bought-in parts are designed and manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or
that they satisfy safety requirements.

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Do not carry out any modifications, alterations, etc. to the device without the manufactur­er's consent.

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Warranty and lia­bility

Safety inspection The manufacturer recommends that a safety inspection of the device is performed at least

The warranty period for the charger is 2 years from the date of invoice.
However, the manufacturer will not accept any liability if the damage was caused by one
or more of the following:

- Use of the charger "not in accordance with the intended purpose"

- Improper installation and operation.

- Operating the charger with faulty protection devices.

- Non-compliance with the operating instructions.

- Unauthorised modifications to the charger.

- Catastrophes caused by the activities of third parties and force majeure.

once every 12 months.

A safety inspection should be carried out by a qualified electrician

- after any changes are made,

- after any additional parts are installed, or after any conversions,

- after repair, care and maintenance has been carried out,

- at least every 12 months.

For safety inspections, follow the appropriate national and international standards and di­rectives.

Further details on safety inspections can be obtained from your service centre. They will
provide you, on request, with any documents you may require.

Safety symbols Devices with the CE mark satisfy the essential requirements of the low-voltage and elec-

tromagnetic compatibility directives.

Devices with the EAC mark of conformity satisfy the requirements of the relevant standards
in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

Disposal Do not dispose of this device with normal domestic waste! To comply with the European

Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national
law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately
and returned to an approved recycling facility. Any device that you no longer require must
either be returned to your dealer or given to one of the approved collection and recycling
facilities in your area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse af­fects on the environment and your health!

Copyright Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.

The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We reserve the
right to make changes. The contents of the operating instructions shall not provide the ba­sis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you have any suggestions for
improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the instructions, we will
be most grateful for your comments.

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Safety rules - required for USA, Canada and Austral­ia

General and elec­trical risks

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY - This guide contains important safety

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and operating instructions for these charger types (for model, see first page of this
document)

Do not expose the charger to rain or snow

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The use of accessories not sold or recommended by the charger manufacturer can

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lead to fire, electric shock or personal injury

Minimum AWG size of an extension cable

25 ft (7.6 m) 50 ft (15.2 m) 100 ft (30.5 m) 150 ft (45.6 m)
AWG 16 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8

To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cables, always unplug the charger by pull-

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ing at the plug rather than the cable
Only use an extension cable if it is absolutely necessary. The use of an incorrect ex-

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tension cable can lead to fire and electric shock. If an extension cable must be used,
make sure that

- the pins of the extension cable plug are of the same number, size and shape as

those of the charger plug

- the extension cable is correctly wired and in good electrical condition

- the cable size is large enough for the AC amperage of the charger, as indicated

above

Do not use the charger with a damaged cable or plug - replace the cable or plug im-

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mediately
Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to heavy impact, dropped or otherwise

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damaged; hand it over to a qualified service technician
Do not dismantle the charger; hand it over to a qualified service technician if mainte-

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nance or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly can result in fire and electric shock
To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the socket before car-

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rying out any maintenance or cleaning. This risk cannot be reduced by setting controls
to the "Off" position

Warning - Risk of
Explosive Gases

Personal safety
precautions

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It is dangerous to work in close proximity to a lead acid battery. Batteries generate explo­sive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason it is extremely important to read
this guide before using the charger and to follow the instructions precisely.

To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, the battery manufac-

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turer's instructions and those of the manufacturers of any accessories that you plan to
use in the vicinity of the battery. Observe warning signs on these products and on the
engine.

There must be another person within hearing range of you or close enough to come to your
assistance when you are working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery.

Make sure there is sufficient fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes

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into contact with the skin, clothing or eyes
Complete eye protection and protective clothing must be worn. Do not touch your eyes

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when working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery

If skin or clothing comes into contact with battery acid, wash the acid immediately with

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soap and water. If acid gets into the eye, rinse the eye immediately with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes and seek immediate medical assistance.

NEVER smoke or allow sparks or naked flames close to the battery or engine

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Be especially careful to avoid the risk of a metal tool falling onto the battery. This might

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create sparks or short-circuit the battery or other electrical components, thereby caus­ing an explosion.

Remove personal metal objects such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches be-

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fore working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can cause a short-circuit cur­rent high enough to melt a ring or similar, thereby leading to a fire.

Use the charger only to charge a LEAD ACID battery. It is not suitable for transferring

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power to an electrical low-voltage system other than a starter motor application. Do
not use the charger to charge dry cell batteries, which are used mainly for home ap­pliances. Such batteries can burst, causing injury to people and damage to property

NEVER charge a frozen battery

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Preparing for
charging

Charger set-up lo­cation

If it is necessary to remove the battery before charging, always detach the earth con-

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nection first. Make sure all vehicle equipment is switched off to prevent arcing
Ensure that the area around the battery is well-ventilated while the battery is being

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charged. The released gas can be effectively dispersed using a piece of cardboard or
other non-metallic object such as a fan

Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to ensure that corrosion residues do not come

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into contact with the eyes
Top up each cell with distilled water until the battery acid reaches the level specified

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by the manufacturer. This helps to purge surplus gas out of the cells. Do not overfill.
In the case of a battery without cell caps, follow the manufacturer's charging instruc­tions carefully

Study all battery-manufacturer-specific safety precautions, such as the removal or

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non-removal of cells caps during charging and the recommended charging parame­ters

With the help of the vehicle manual, determine the battery voltage and ensure that it

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matches the output of the charger

Place the charger as far away from the battery as the cables will allow

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Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; battery gases may

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corrode and ruin the charger
When measuring acid density or topping up the battery, never allow battery acid to drip

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onto the charger
Do not operate the charger in an enclosed area or where there is limited ventilation

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Do not place the battery on the charger

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Precautions for
DC connection

Only connect or disconnect the DC terminals when all controls on the charger are set

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to the "Off" position and the mains cable has been unplugged from the mains. Never
allow the terminals to touch one another

Attach the terminals to the battery and chassis as indicated in points 5 and 6 of the

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next section and points 2 and 4 of the section after that
Attach the terminals to the battery poles and turn them to and fro several times to en-

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sure a good connection. This will prevent the terminals from slipping off the battery
poles and reduces the risk of sparks.

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Steps to follow
with battery in­stalled in vehicle

Follow these steps if the battery is installed in the vehicle. A spark near to the battery can
cause the battery to explode. To reduce the risk of sparks near the battery:

Arrange AC and DC cables in such a way that they cannot be damaged by bonnets,

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doors or moving parts of engines
Keep clear of fan blades, belts, rollers and other parts that pose a risk of personal in-

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jury
Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery pole

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usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) pole
Determine which battery pole is connected to the chassis (earthed). If the negative

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pole is connected to the chassis (as on most vehicles), go to point 5. If the positive
pole is connected to the chassis, go to point 6

On a negatively earthed vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) charging terminal to

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the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) unearthed pole of the battery. Clip the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
charging terminal to the chassis or engine block far away from the battery. Do not at­tach the terminal to the carburettor, fuel pipes or body panels, but rather to a solid met­al part of the chassis or engine block

On a positively earthed vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charging terminal to

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the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) unearthed pole of the battery. Clip the POSITIVE (RED)
charging terminal to the chassis or engine block far away from the battery. Do not at­tach the terminal to the carburettor, fuel pipes or body panels, but rather to a solid met­al part of the chassis or engine block

When disconnecting the charger, switch the controls to the "Off" position, unplug the

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mains cable, remove the charging terminal from the chassis and then remove the
charging terminal from the battery

For information about the required charging period, refer to the operating instructions

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Steps to follow
with battery out­side the vehicle

Instructions for
connecting the
mains cable in­cluding earthing

Follow these steps if the battery is located outside the vehicle. A spark near to the battery
can cause the battery to explode. To reduce the risk of sparks near the battery:

Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery pole

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usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) pole
Connect an insulated 6-gauge (AWG) battery cable, not less than 24 inches (609.5

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mm) long, to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery pole
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charging terminal to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) pole of

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the battery
Move yourself and the free end of the cable as far away as possible from the battery,

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then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charging terminal to the free end of the cable
Do not face the battery when making the last connection

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Disconnect the charger in reverse order to the connection process, making the first

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disconnection as far away as possible from the battery
A (marine) boat battery must be taken out and charged on dry land. Charging the bat-

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tery on board requires special equipment designed for use at sea

The charger must be earthed to reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger has a mains
cable with integrated earth conductor and an earthed plug.

Connect the plug to a socket that has been installed and earthed in accordance with

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all local rules and regulations

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DANGER - Never change the supplied mains cable or its plug - if it does not fit the socket,
have a proper socket installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection may cre­ate the risk of electric shock.

This device is designed for more than 15 amperes and must be operated on a circuit with
a nominal voltage of 120 volts. The device is equipped in the factory with a specific mains
cable and mains plug to allow connection to a suitable circuit.

Ensure that the charger is connected to a socket having the same configuration as the

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plug. Never use the charger with an adapter

The device is not intended to be used by children or infirm people, unless they are super­vised by a responsible person to ensure safe use of the device.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

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30A + 50A battery
chargers in USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit values for a Class A
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate high frequency energy. If it is not installed
and used in accordance with the operating instructions, it may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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