BATTERY TRAINER
BC300
Suitable for 12V Normal Lead Acid, Sealed, Leisure or Gel Batteries between 4-100Ah
Für Blei-Batterien, wartungsfreie, Freizeit- u. Gel-Batterien mit einer Kapazität von 4Ah – 100Ah
Convient aux batteries 12V à plomb, sans entretien, gel & à décharge lente (loisir)
Geschikt voor 12V normale loodzuur, afgesloten, hobby of gel accu's tussen 4-100Ah
Soveltuu 12V normaaleille lyijyakuille, suljetuille akuille, vapaa-ajan akuille ja
geeliakuille välillä 4-100Ah.
Lämplig för 12 V bly-syrabatterier, förslutna batterier, fritidsbatterier eller
gelbatterier med en kapacitet mellan 4 och 100 Ah.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Pro-User BC300 is member of the family of advanced battery chargers manufactured
by Pro User International Ltd.
Pro-User chargers will increase your battery’s performance and prolong its life.
Please carefully read and follow the following safety and operating instructions.
Gases
When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the
release of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked lights should be used around the
battery, and the area should be kept well ventilated.
Because of this risk of explosive gas only connect and disconnect the battery leads when
the mains supply is disconnected.
Type of batteries
This charger is only suitable for normal lead acid, sealed, leisure or gel batteries and
should not be used to recharge NICAD or any other type of battery.
Points of note
• When not in use, store the charger in a dry area to avoid moisture damaging the
transformer.
• This battery charger is not designed as power supply.
Repair
• The Battery Charger should not be opened. Any attempt at modification or repair by
the user will entail the loss of your guarantee.
• The mains supply cord of this appliance can not be replaced; if the cord is damaged,
the appliance should be discarded.
Danger!
• Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause burns. If
this occurs you should rinse the affected area with water immediately.
• If it gets into your eyes - wash thoroughly and seek medical attention immediately.
• Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to allow battery to thaw before you begin charging. Never
let a battery on top of charger or vice versa.
• Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on.
• Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair.
• Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on,
tripped over, or damaged.
• Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord
may cause damage to the cord or the plug.
Precautions When Working with Batteries
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 20
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or Engine.
• Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or short-circuit on the
battery of other electrical part may cause an explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery.
• A lead-acid battery can produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or
the like to metal, causing severe burns.
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FEATURES
Automatic charging and discharging
The BC300 offers 2 stages battery training. Automatic switching from charging to
discharging mode after battery if fully charged.
LED display
The unit is built-in with LED display for showing charger
status:
CHARGING – GREEN LED – The charger is charging to the
battery.
DISCHARGING - RED LED – The battery is fully charged
and the charger switched to discharging process.
The green and red LED on the BC300 will in combination
indicate various messages or warnings to the user:
• When the unit is connected correctly with the crocodile clamps or O-ring
connectors to the battery before charging – No LED will be on.
• Reverse polarity connection (incorrect connection of positive and negative
terminals) – The red LED will immediately come on.
• Charging and discharging cycle – When the charging procedure starts, the green
LED comes on. The charging will continue until the battery reaches 13,5V, and
then the Charging will cease, and Green LED goes off. Discharging now starts, and
the red LED comes on. The discharging will stop when the battery reaches 13V,
red LED goes off and charging will commence again.
Please note even when the battery is full, after the first charging process has commenced,
the green LED will come on for a few seconds until the BC300 changes to the discharging
mode.
• During charging or discharging process, if the crocodile clamps are removed –
Both green & red LED will come on.
• If the crocodile clamps are connected to the battery without the mains power –
There will be a dull glow of the red LED.
Reverse-polarity protection
This unit offers reverse-polarity protection, the RED “discharging” LED will illuminate
immediately after connecting the unit to the battery and the charging process will not
start. If this happens, unplug immediately from mains, connect the red crocodile clip to
positive (+) battery post, and black crocodile clip to negative (-) post, then plug into the
mains power and the charging process will start.
Short-circuit protection
Should you accidentally touch the crocodile clips together whilst the mains power is on,
the unit will not perform charging. Unplug from mains, disconnect and start the process
again being careful not to touch the clips together.
Cable connector
The BC300 has two options
for connecting the unit to the
battery. Via the cable
connector you can select witch connection you want to
use:
• Crocodile clamps for easy and flexible use.
• O-ring connectors for permanent fixation on your battery.
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Other features
OPERATION
Anti Spark Protection
Waterproof ABS Housing. Ingress Protection Rating IP65
Component List
Main unit
Battery clamps/
Crocodile clamps
O-ring connectors
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
Suitable for 12V Normal Lead Acid, Sealed, Leisure or Gel Batteries between 4100Ah.
1. Charging your battery
It is essential to disconnect the battery from the car. This will avoid possible damage to
the alternator. To avoid damage to the bodywork from possible spillage, remove the
battery completely from the vehicle. It is advisable to use gloves when handling the
battery, as there is a high possibility of corrosive acid being on the outside of the battery.
2. Preparing the battery
Firstly remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of the liquid is sufficient in
each cell. If it is below the recommended level, top up with de-ionized or distilled water.
Note: Under no circumstances should tap water be used.
The cell caps should not be replaced until charging is complete. This allows any gases
formed during charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will
occur during charging.
For permanently sealed battery, it is not necessary to carry out the above checks.
3. Connection
Connect the clamps or o-ring connectors to the battery in the following order:
• Connect the positive charging lead (RED) to the positive terminal post of the battery
(marked +).
• Connect the negative lead (BLACK) to the negative post of the battery (marked -).
It is important to ensure that both crocodile clamps (or o-ring connectors) are making
good contact with their respective terminal posts.
Connect the supplied AC-DC power adaptor to the trickle charger.
4. Charging
Insert the supplied AC-DC power adaptor into the mains supply
(230 Volts AC only). Your Battery Charger should now be working and the GREEN LED of
the trickle charger will be lit. This indicates the trickle charger is charging the battery.
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AC-DC power
adaptor
5. Discharging
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
When the trickle charger detects the voltage of the battery reaches 13,5V, the unit will
cease charging the battery and starts the discharging process. The RED LED of the trickle
charger will be lit. Until the battery is discharged to the lever of 13V, the charging
process will restart.
The charging and discharging process will start and stop in a continuous cycle. In this
way, even the trickle charger is connected to the battery for a few months, the battery
will be charged and fully active.
6. After Charging
Unplug the AC-DC power adaptor from the mains supply and then disconnect the clamps
from the battery posts. Inspect the liquid in each cell and top up if necessary. Now
replace the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell tops should be wiped off with extreme
care as it may be acidic.
Please note: For reasons of safety, always connect and disconnect crocodile clamps
from the battery with the mains power off.
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially
during the winter months. In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced
by the cold. Oil is thick. Engines are difficult to start and the heater, windscreen wipers
and lights are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at peak
power. If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can cause
problems and a possible breakdown.
Listed are some helpful hints on how to keep your battery healthy in conjunction with
your Battery Charger.
Faulty Cells
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get
damaged. If, after several hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test the
battery. Take hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery. If one reading is lower
than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary, get an Auto-Electrician to
check your battery. One faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery.
It is pointless to continue using it and you would be better getting a new one.
Care
Sometimes the battery may appear flat, but this could simply be dirty or loose
connections on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on a regular
basis. Do this by removing the leads from the battery, clean the inside of each connector
and terminal posts on the battery, smear the terminal posts and connectors with Vaseline,
refit in there correct positions and tighten firmly.
It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates.
Note, however, that you should not overfill it, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic. When
topping up do not use tap water. Always use distilled or de-ionized water. It is important
to keep the acid level up. If necessary have it checked by your garage.
Checking the condition of your battery
Using a hydrometer, which can be purchased, from most motor accessory stores, you can
check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. The hydrometer is use to suck up
a quantity of fluid from the cell. The weighted float inside the hydrometer will register the
condition of that cell. Put the fluid back into the cell after testing, taking care not to
splash the fluid about.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
For 12V Normal Lead Acid, Sealed, Leisure or Gel Batteries
AC-DC Power Adaptor:
Input: 220V – 240V ~ 50Hz Max. 8W
Output: 15V, 300mA DC
Main Unit:
Charging Current: 12V, 200mA DC
Discharging Current: 13V, 60mA DC
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
WARRANTY
Pro-User warrants this product for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase to the
original purchaser. Warranty is not transferable. Warranty covers defect against
workmanship and materials only. To obtain warranty service, please return the unit to
the place of purchase or authorized Pro-User dealer together with your proof of purchase.
The warranty is void if the product has been damaged or not used as described in this
manual. Warranty is void if a non-authorized repair has been performed. Pro-User makes
no other warranty expressed or implied. Pro-User is only responsible for repair or
replacement (at Pro-Users’ Discretion) of the defective product and is not responsible for
any consequential damage or inconvenience caused by the defect.
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Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directives
CE-EMC, CE-LVD, EMF
Standards to which Conformity are Declared:
A) CE-EMC (2004/108/EC)
EN 55014-1: 2006
EN 55014-2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3: 2008
B) CE-LVD (2006/95/EC)
EN60335-1:2002+A1:2004+A11:2004+A12:2006+A2:2006+A13:2008
EN60335-2-29:2004
C) EMF
EN62233:2008
Manufacturer’s Name: Pro User International Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: Unit 2504, 25/F, Nanyang Plaza, 57 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong
Kong
Type of Equipment: Battery Trickle Charger
Model No.: BC300
We, Pro User International Ltd, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Standards.
Place: Hong Kong
Date: 28th Oct, 2011
Unit 2504, 25/F, Nanyang Plaza, 57 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
香港九龍 觀塘鴻圖道 57 號南洋廣場 25 樓 2504 室
info@pro-user.com
www.pro-user.com
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