OzCharge OC-SW121080, OC-SW121160, OC-SW121210 User Manual

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Automatic Battery Charger

Switching mode with Micro-controlled

Input:220-260Vac / Output: 12Volt DC

User’s Manual and Important Safety Information

Model: OC-SW121080 / OC-SW121160 / OC-SW121210

FEATURES

Congratulations on purchasing an OzCharge Automatic / Switching Mode Battery Charger.
OzCharge Battery Chargers comprise of the latest technology and they incorporate the following features:

• High frequency Switching Mode / Full time pulse charge output

• Microprocessor controlled

• Multi charging rate - Selectable

• Suits Lead Acid Battery Types: Calcium, Conventional, Sealed, WET, GEL - Selectable

• Battery rejuvenation (De-Sulphation) function - Selectable

• Manual Battery Equalisation mode - Selectable

• Heavy-duty cables

• Designed for Australian & New Zealand Conditions.

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• This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never

be exposed to rain.

• Make sure you are using proper AC line 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 the cord or plug is damaged.

• Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified person if a repair is required.

• Keep the charger away from infants, children and pets.

• Switch off the mains power supply before connecting or disconnecting the unit to a Battery.

CAUTIONS

• Refer to the battery Manufacture’s specific recommended values to determine your Battery Type and for
setting the charging rate.

• Incorrect Battery Type Selection may result in you Battery being under charged or over charged.

• Check the Battery Manufacture’s specific precautions - such as removing or not removing cell caps whilst

charging.

• Please ensure the correct Battery Type is selected. Do not charge using an incorrect Battery Type Setting.
(For example, do not charge a Gel battery with Calcium battery selection setting as this may damage your
battery)

• Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid if working near a
lead-acid 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
immediately.

• To reduce risk of damaging the Battery, avoid dropping any metal tools onto the battery.

• Never rest the Battery being charged on top of your OzCharge Battery Charger.

• The Battery Charger should be kept as far away from the Battery as the output cables permit.

• If using Generator power, please use a Surge Protector to protect the battery charger from high

Voltage Spikes.

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CONTROL AND INDICA TORS

1. Charging Rate Selection Button

Press to Select the Current Charge Rate.

2. Charging Current LED Display

LED indicates the selected charging current 2A or 8A or 16A) (Example Model: OC- SW121160)

3. Battery Type Selection Button

Press to select the Battery Type. (Calcium, Sealed/WET or GEL Lead Acid Batteries)

4. Battery Type LED Display

LED indicates the selected Battery Type.

5. Charging Status LED Di splay

Bulk LED – Blue: Indicates the charger is at a maximum charging rate.
Absorption LED – Green: Indicates that the Battery is approaching full charge.
Absorption LED – Blinking Green: Indicates automatic equalisation stage for Calcium Battery.
Full LED – Green: Indicates the Battery is fully charged.

6. Charging Fault LED Display

See trouble shooting for further details.

7. Rejuvenation Stage LED Display

Yellow Blinking LED Indicates the Rejuvenation Charge.

8. Equalisation / Rejuvenation Selection Button

Press this Button once to Select the Equalisation Charge Stage.
Press and hold this Button for 3 seconds to start the Rejuvenation (De-Sulphation) Stage.

9. Equalisation Stage LED Display

Red LED on indicates the Equalisation Charge Stage

RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY

The following minimum AH capacities are to be used as a general guide only.
Some Batteries maybe able to handle a higher Charge Current;
Check with the Battery Manufacturer when charging Batteries with small capacity.

Charge Current

2A 4A 8A 10A 16A 21A

Battery Capacity

6-40AH 12-80AH 18-120AH 30-200AH 45-300AH 60-400AH

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The OzCharge Battery Charger is easy to operate and very simple to use.
Please refer to the operating instructions below.

1. Pre-Charge Check

(a) Check the Battery Electrolyte level (Non-sealed Batteries). - If necessary, remove the vent caps and

add distilled water so the levels are halfway between the upper and lower fill lines.

(b) Location – Ensure the Battery is in a well ventilated area. Keep the Charger as far away from Battery

as the cables permit. Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged as gasses from
the Battery will corrode and damage the charger. Also, keep the charger away from high corrosion /
wet and moist areas.

2. Connecting the Battery charger to you Battery

(a) If the Battery is out of the vehicle

1. Connect the Red lead from the charger to the positive (+) battery terminal.

2. Connect the Black lead from the charger to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(b) If the Battery is still in the vehicle

1. Determine if the vehicle is positively (+) or negatively (-) earthed.

(i) If Negatively Earthed (Most Common) – FIRSTLY Connect the Red (+) battery

charger lead to the positive (+) Battery post and then connect the Black (-) battery
charger lead to the vehicle’s chassis and away from the fuel line.

(ii) If Positively Earthed – FIRSTLY Connect the Black (-) battery charger lead to the

negative (-) battery post and then connect the Red (+) battery charger lead to the
vehicle’s chassis and away from the fuel line.

Note: For Calcium Battery Selection, we recommend that you check the manufacturer’s specifications

before leaving the battery in the vehicle while charging as the Automatic Equalisation feature pushes
the charge voltage up to an equalising level of 16.2V.

3. Connect the battery charger to the Mains power (240Vac)

(a) The Charger will automatically start when AC power is connected.

(Note: If the Fault Indicator LED illuminates Red, please check your connections as it’s likely that the
Positive and Negative Leads are reversed. Refer to Trouble Shooting Page for f urther information)

(b) Select the desired charge rate: 1A and 2A for small batteries; 4A for medium or deep cycle batteries

or maintenance for large or heavy duty deep cycle batteries

(c) Select the Correct Battery Type

Calcium: Is the new generation battery; Sealed Type (VRLA) Lead Acid battery with Calcium

Content. (Automotive or Deep Cycle)

Sealed/WET: These are the most common and are also known as WET (Flooded) or AGM

(Absorbed Glass Mat) Sealed-valve regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries. (Automotive or Deep Cycle)

GEL: Sealed type (VRLA), with a jellified electrolyte (Automotive, Aviation, Solar or Deep Cycle)

Note: The charger will automatically memorise your charging rate setting and battery type setting. The next
time you use the charger it will automatically start with the last settings.

We strongly recommend that you refer to the battery manufacture’s specifications when selecting the charge
rate and battery type.

The Charging process

The Charging LED’s will indicate the Charging Stages.

The charging stages are as follows:

●Soft start: Charges the battery using half the maximum current until the battery

voltage is over 21V. (Indicated by the Blue Bulk LED Flashing)

(Soft St art occurs if the initial voltage is less than 21V due to deep discharge)

●Bulk Charge: Charges using a constant maximum current until the battery rises to the

absorption level. (Indicated by the Blue Bulk LED ON)