PRO-CHARGE
6 STAGE SWITCHMODE
BATTERY CHARGER
P/No.s PC400, PC800, PC1600, PC2100
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and
sparks. Provide adequate ventilation.
• Before charging, read the instructions.
• For indoor use. Do not expose to rain.
• For charging 12 Volt lead acid batteries ONLY.
• Disconnect the 240V mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the
battery.
• The battery charger must be plugged into an earthed socket-outlet.
• Connection to supply mains is to be in accordance with National wiring rules.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use. It must be replaced or repaired by a
qualified person.
• Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate
surfaces. Store and charge in a suitable area.
• Ensure all vehicle accessories including lights, heaters, appliances etc are turned off
prior to charging.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use
the appliance safely.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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6-STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING
This is a fully automatic battery charger with 6 charge stages.
Automatic charging protects your battery from being overcharged so you can leave the
charger connected to the battery indefinitely.
6-stage charging is a sophisticated charging technique that gives your battery longer life
and better performance compared to using traditional chargers.
Projecta’s Pro-Charge chargers are suitable for most 12V automotive, marine and deep
cycle batteries. They may also help restore drained and sulphated batteries.
The 6 charge stages are:
Rejuvenation; Soft Start; Bulk; Absorption; Battery Test and Float.
REJUVENATION
The rejuvenation stage is manually initiated and delivers a 24 hour high frequency,
intermittent charge that breaks down sulphation from the battery’s plates. Upon
completion, the charger will proceed to Soft Start.
SOFT START
This is a preliminary charge process that gently introduces power to the battery,
protecting the battery and increasing battery life.
BULK (CONSTANT CURRENT)
The Bulk stage reduces charging time by charging the battery at the maximum rate
(constant current) to a set voltage, at which point the battery is approximately 80%
charged.
ABSORPTION (CONSTANT VOLTAGE)
The absorption stage charges the battery to 100% by adjusting the charge rate allowing
the battery to absorb more power.
EQUALISATION (CALCIUM MODE ONLY)
Designed especially for calcium batteries, this stage returns calcium batteries to full
service by removing acid stratification of the electrolyte.
BATTERY TEST
The analysis mode tests the battery to ensure that it has taken the charge; if the
battery passes the test the charger will proceed to the float stage.
FLOAT
The Float stage maintains the battery at 100% charge without overcharging or
damaging the battery. This means the charger can be left connected to the battery
indefinitely.
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FEATURES
CALCIUM MODE
Pro-Charge’s Calcium mode adjusts the charging profile to suit calcium batteries for
complete and proper charging. This charge mode is best suited to Calcium batteries
that have been deeply discharged and require an equalisation charge to restore a full
electrolyte reading.
REJUVENATION MODE
Pro-Charge’s Rejuvenation mode can restore tired batteries by breaking down
sulphation and revitalising the battery cells, increasing battery life and performance.
ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATE
The charger’s output can be adjusted to suit the size of the battery for optimum
charging.
SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY
Using the latest technology in battery chargers, switchmode chargers convert 240V AC
power to 12V DC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers
that rely on heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be lightweight and compact
without sacrificing on performance.
SPARK-FREE AND POLARITY PROTECTED
All Pro-Charge battery chargers are spark-free and are protected against accidental
reverse connection making them safer to use around batteries.
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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Pro-Charge chargers are designed for indoor, out of weather use only. Ensure that both
charger and battery are in a well-ventilated space during charging.
The battery charger includes optional side wings for easy mounting. If permanently
fixed, attach side wings to the base of the charger using the supplied screws as
illustrated
panel2 with at least 10cm clearance around the charger to provide adequate ventilation
for the cooling vents.
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. The charger should then be mounted to a suitable horizontal or vertical
CONTROLS
The battery charger’s interface allows you to control the charge rates and charge modes
to best suit your battery. The functions of the buttons are explained below:
1. BATTERY TYPE: Set the charge mode (Normal, Calcium, Rejuvenation)
2. CHARGE RATE: Set the charge rate to suit the size of the battery
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