OZ Charge PX2408M Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model: PX2408M

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND STANDARD AS/NZS 60335.2.29 APPROVED

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Congratulations on purchasing the Oz Charge PX2408M fully automatic switched mode
24 Volt / 8 Amp battery charger and maintainer. Please take the time to carefully read and
understand this manual before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS

• The charger is designed to charge and maintain conventional lead-acid batteries

only. (VRLA), AGM, GEL & WET.

• Always refer to the battery manufacturers specications and recommendations if

you’re unsure of your battery charging requirements. E.g. Such as removing or not
removing cell caps whilst charging.

• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging so please ensure the

battery is charged in a well ventilated area.

• This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never be exposed to water,

rain, snow, liquids etc.

• Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.

• Do not attempt to use the charger if the cables or plugs are damaged.

• If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

If acid enters your eye, immediately ush the eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and seek medical attention. Someone should always be within range of
your voice.

• Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or non rechargeable

battery.

• Never place the charger on the battery or battery on the charger.

• When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings,

bracelets, necklaces, watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery
terminals with any type of metal tool or piece of jewellery as this will cause an
explosion. You can wrap your spanner with insulation tape to minimise the risk of a
short circuit.

• NEVER smoke, use an open ame or create sparks near a battery or charger during

charging operation as this may cause an explosion and explosive gases.

• Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualied and authorised person for

repair.

• If using a generator, you must ensure you use a surge protector to protect the

charger from voltage spikes.

• The charger must not be used or played with by inrm persons or children. Also

keep it away from any pets.

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MAIN FEATURES

• 100% automatic smart battery charger & maintainer.

• The battery charger is easy to use and requires no technical experience.

• Fully microprocessor controlled with safety timers at every stage.

• Multi Stage:

1 - Soft start charging
2 - Bulk charging
3 - Absorption charging
4 - Float mode

• Can be left on 24/7 to ensure your battery is always maintained and fully

charged: The battery charger can be left unattended and left permanently
connected all year round. The intelligent charger will monitor the battery voltage
and will maintain it at peak performance.

• Short circuit and reverse polarity protection.

• The PX2408M will recharge the battery set to 80% of the rated capacity in a

period not exceeding 8-hours.

• IP51 rated - Drip proof as required by Australian & NZ Standards for use with

wheelchairs.

• AS/NZS 60335.2.29 & AS/NZS 3696.14 Approved for use with Wheelchairs