OzCharge OC-1210PS Installation And User Manual

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Model Number: OC-1210PS

Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Marine

Fanless 12Volt 10Amp peak (8A constant)

Switched-Mode Microprocessor Controlled

Programmable Automatic Battery

Charger and Power Supply

Dust-proof and water splash-proof to IP64

Australian & New Zealand Standard

AS/NZS 60335.2.29 compliant including

clause 21.102 for vibration and legal use

in caravans and similar vehicles.

You are now the owner of one of the most
advanced, reliable and feature packed
chargers available today.
Please take the time to read and
understand this manual, even though it
may have already been installed for you.

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Installation and User’s Manual.

FEATURES

Congratulations on purchasing an Ozcharge fully automatic switched-mode battery charger.
Ozcharge battery chargers comprise of the latest technology and incorporates the following features:

 High frequency Switching Mode with pulse charge output.
 Microprocessor controlled.
 No fan! No noise to keep you awake at night and no moving parts to wear out and fail.
 Quick connect output plugs.
 Automatic Power-Supply mode.
 Suits all Lead Acid battery types (user selectable):

Conventional wet flooded, Calcium, Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) & Gel

 Battery rejuvenation (De-Sulphation) function (user selectable)
 Heavy-duty cables & fittings.
 Designed for Australian & New Zealand conditions and applications.

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 While this charger is dust-proof and water splash-proof to IP64, we recommend that it is used and/or

installed indoors only and should never be directly exposed to water, rain, pressure washer, etc.

 Make sure you are using proper AC mains power voltage.
 Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
 Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or non-rechargeable battery.
 Do not use the charger in a closed area or poorly-ventilated area.
 Never smoke, use an open flame, or create sparks near a battery or charger during charging operation as

this may cause an explosion / explosive gas.

 Do not operate the charger if any of the cables or plugs are damaged.
 Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified and authorised person if any repair is required.
 Keep the charger away from infants, children and pets.

CAUTIONS

 Ensure the correct Battery Type is selected before the first use or any battery replacement.

Do not charge using an incorrect Battery Type setting. (EG: do not charge a Gel battery with Calcium
battery selection setting or vice-versa as this may damage your battery)

 If you are in doubt as to what battery type you have, refer to the battery Supplier or Manufacturer. Do not

guess or assume as this may damage your battery.

 Incorrect Battery Type selection may result in you battery being under charged or over charged and any

damage will not be covered by warranty.

 Check the Battery Manufacture’s specific precautions. EG: such as removing or not removing cell caps

whilst charging.

 As a general precaution, someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your

aid while working with any battery.

 Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting a battery.
 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,

immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention.

 To reduce risk of damaging the battery, avoid dropping any metal tools onto the battery. Wrap spanners

with electrical insulation tape to minimise the risk of a short circuit.

 Never rest the battery being charged on top of your Ozcharge battery charger or place the charger on top

of the battery.

 The battery charger should be installed and kept as far away from the battery as the output cables permit.

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CONTROL AND INDICATORS

1. Charge stage indicator LED’s.
Shows what the stage of charge mode is. See page 7 for details.
The Float/PS LED will automatically come on when used with no battery as a Power Supply (PS).

2. Battery Type button.

Allows the user to program the charger for the battery type connected. Hold for 3 seconds to change.
See page 5 for details on each battery type.

3. Battery Type selection.
Shows what battery type is programmed. Use Battery Type button to change.

4. Equalisation button.

Allows the user to start an Equalisation charge cycle. Hold for 3 seconds to begin.

Refer to page 7 before use!

5. Fault, Rejuvenation and Equalisation mode LED’s
Refer to page 7 & 8 for more information.

INSTALLATION

This product is designed to be installed in a hardwired situation only.
Because this charger has no fan it is important to mount it an area of good ventiallation. Nothing should
located be within 100mm (4 inches) of the charger unit to ensure natural convection cooling takes place.
Choose a suitable location that meets these requirements. In camper-trailers and caravans especially make
sure the location is not used for storage of things that may limit the airflow like tents/swags/canvas awnings
that may wrap around the unit during travel and not be unfolded or used at the next destination.

NOTE if this charger does get too hot, it is no t a danger as the unit will automatically “foldback” and
reduce the output the current and continue to work at a lower power level to prevent overheating. The
battery recharge time however will be longer. Only in extreme ambient heat environments the unit may
shutdown.