Redarc SBC24025 Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

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TWO YEAR WARRANTY

REDARC Electronics warrants to th e original purchaser that the product(s) on the reverse side of this sheet ("Product") will b e free, under normal
use and maintenance, from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YE ARS from the date of purchase, subject to the condi­tions shown below.

1. Warranty

Unless otherwi se stated in this warranty, Redarc Electronics will at its sole discretion either replace or repair any of the Product that is
defective in material or workmanship within the abovementioned period without charge t o the original purchaser.

2. Other Warranty

Subject to any terms implied by law, this warranty contains the whole of the Redarc El ectronics' obligations and an y distributor and the
agents, officers an d employees of s uch distributor and of Redarc Electronics are not authorised to vary or ext end the terms of the war­ranty. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to the condit ions and warranties implied by applicable legislation conferring
rights upon consumers, which apply only to the extent to which they may not by law be excl uded.

3. Exclusions

This warranty shall not apply to, or include, any of the following:

3.1 Any defect or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, movement of the Product to a new site, negligence, non-obs ervance of
any of the instructions supplied with the Product including the instructions on the reverse side of this sheet ("Operating Instruc­tions") or local regulations on the part of any user, choice of location, improper installation, configuration or connection, or
faulty power supply.

3.2 If the Product is installed, repaired or serviced b y a person who is not a qualified auto electrician or electronics technician, or if
non-approved parts have been fitted.

3.3 Failure to obtain proper maintenance for the Product or any associated equipment or machi nery.

3.4 Failure to pay for the products in full or comply with Redarc Electronics' Trading Terms.

3.5 If the Product is used other than for any reasonable purpose for which it was manufactured, or is used in a way not specified by
Redarc Electronics.

3.6 If the original purchaser sells, leases or otherwise parts with possession of the Product.

3.7 Deterioration due to normal use and exposure, including abnormal environmental conditions such as lightning strike, flood and
extreme heat.

3.8 Any freight, packing and insurance expenses relating to transportation of the Product.

3.9 Any expenses relating to installation and/or removal of the Product.

3.10 Any damage, indirect or incidental, of whatever nature.

4. Limitations

4.1 Redarc Electronic s is not liable for any consequential, indirect or accidental loss or damage or for any service not expressly
provided herein (including without limitation liability for any loss or damage caused by a fault in the Product or i ts external wiring
connections) and the liability of Redarc Electronics under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective
material or workmanship by a qualified auto electrician or electronics technician, provided such person and work is app roved
by Redarc prior to commencement. Subject to clause 2, Redarc Electronics is hereby ex cluded to the maximum extent permit­ted by law from all other liability in respect of the Product.

4.2 While Redarc Electronics warrants, where applicable, that the Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use at the time of delivery, Redarc Electronics does not warrant that the Prod uct will meet any user specific requirements
or that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error-free.

5. Owner’s Responsibilities

5.1 Maintenance of the Product and associated equipment and/or machinery is the responsibility of the owner. The owner must
retain evidence that p roper maintenance has been performed on the Prod uct by Redarc Electronics or a qualified a uto
electrician or electronics technician. Claims made during the warranty term will not be accepted if resulting from lack of
maintenance rather than faulty material or workmanship.

5.2 The owner must operate the Product in accordance with all of the Operating Instructions.

5.3 Upon discovery of a fault the owner must return the Product to the distributor with full details of the nature of the fault. Removal
of the Product must be d one by a qualified auto electrician or elect ronics technician to ensure that the warranty remain s valid.
A written report describing the circumstances of failure must accompany the returned Product with proof of purchase w hich
clearly shows the date of such purchase by the original purchaser.

5.4 If the Product is found to be working satisfactorily on return to Redarc Electronics a reasonabl e charge will be made for the cost
of testing, packing and freight. The Product will be returned on receipt of the amount charged .

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SBC24025

SMART BATTERY CHARGER

24 Volt DC – 2.5 Amp

Suitable for charging Calcium, AGM, Gel or

Standard Lead Acid batteries

A charger for calcium content batteries which works!

Operating Instructions

& Owners Manual

N3533

ELECTRICAL SAFETY APPROVAL NUMBER : Q041193

FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, contact Redarc Electronics

Ph [phone], Fax [phone]

or Email [e-mail]

Specifications are subject to change without notification.

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The REDARC SMART BATTERY CHARGER (SBC) is a “set and forget” four stage charger that automatically
brings and maintains 100% charge to Lead Acid and Calcium content batteries. Being a Smart battery
charger, it is controlled by a microprocessor, which is constantly checking the charging process. A battery
will last longer and charge faster when charged using the Four Stage process.

WARNINGS

For safe operation, please ensure compliance to the following points.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

• The charger is designed to charge batteries constructed with 6 cells only.

• The charger must only be plugged into an earthed mains socket outlet.

• For in-vehicle charging,

1. The battery charger must be connected first to the battery terminal which is not connected to the
vehicle chassis. The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel
line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains.

2. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from supply mains. Then remove the chassis
connection and the battery connection, in this order.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for permanent mounting into a vehicle.

KEY FEATURES

• Charges Standard, Calcium, AGM or Gel Lead Acid batteries (User Selectable via push button switch)

• Reverse polarity connection protection, charging commences after the battery has been connected

correctly

• Output short circuit protection

• Battery overcharge protection

• Faulty battery cell detection and safe charge termination

• 4-Stage Charging Pattern with timeout protection

• Initial self test on power up

• Over temperature shut down

• Latest switch mode design

• Designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions

• Safety and EMC compliance

• Light and ultra compact

• Recharges batteries to 100% capacity

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6.0 CHARGING TIME AND BATTERY CAPACITY

The charging time is dependant on a number of conditions including the ambient temperature and the
general condition or age of the battery. However it is primarily dependant on how many Amp-Hours need to
be put back into the battery to restore full charge, rather than the battery capacity itself. For example, a 50%
discharged 45Ah battery requires 22.5Ah to be restored, while a 50% discharged 70Ah battery requires 35Ah
to be restored. (Note: Due to inefficiencies in the battery, approximately 10% more is required to be delivered
by the charger in practice). Based on the wide variety of conditions, the charger can be expected to restore
approximately between 1 and 3 Amp-Hours per hour of charge.

To determine if a charger is too big for your battery, use the rule of thumb that the maximum battery charge
current should be typically between 10% and 20% of the battery Amp-Hour rating. i.e. for a 50Ah battery, the
typical maximum charging current should be less than 20% of 50Ah = 10A.

As a safety precaution, the maximum charge time has been limited to 25 hours. Please refer to “Ready
indicator (Green) Flashing” in section 3.1 for a description of what happens if the charge cycle does time
out.

7.0 WARNING: IN CAR CHARGING

In the Calcium battery selection mode the charger can achieve a maximum voltage of 33V, the following
precautions should be taken:

• Vehicle ignition must be OFF

• Vehicle lights must be OFF

• Accessories must be OFF. This includes mobile telephones, radios and sound systems, DVD players and

any other non ignition activated accessories installed.

• Be sure any caravans or boats connected to the vehicle, where the battery is being charged also have
all their electrical systems turned off. A good precaution is to disconnect the trailer / caravan plug from
the towed vehicle.

Most new vehicles can tolerate this voltage without damage to the vehicle electrical system. To ensure that
your electrical system will tolerate this maximum charging voltage, please contact your vehicle service
centre.

8.0 SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL: PHYSICAL:

AC Input Voltage: 216- 265V AC Dimensions: 165 x 140 x 60 mm
Frequency: 50 Hz Weight: 1.55Kg
Input Fusing: 2A Slow Blow **
Output Fusing: 5A ** Storage Temperature: -10ºC to + 70ºC
EMI/RFI: AS/NZS CISPR14-1:2003 Operating Temperature: -5ºC to + 50ºC
Safety: AS/NZS 3108
Efficiency: >79%
Nominal Output Voltage: 24V
Output Voltage Range: 24 - 33V
Output Current Range: 0 - 2.5A
Output Power: 80W
Output Ripple: < 1% at full load
** Not user serviceable