TecMate OptiMate 4, TM350, TM351, TM352 Instructions For Use Manual

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CAN-bus edition

MODEL: TM350 / TM351 / TM352 AC: 100 – 240V 50-60Hz

0.15A @ 240V / 0.28A @ 100V DC: 12V 1A

1 x 12V STD / AGM-MF / GEL 3 - 50Ah (max. Ah rating based

on 48 hour charge).

Automatic charger for 12V lead-acid batteries

• Chargeur automatique pour batteries 12V plomb-acide • Cargador automático para baterías 12V plomo-ácido • Carregador automático para baterias de 12V chumboácido • Automatische Ladegerät für 12V BleiSäure Batterien • Automatische lader voor 12V loodzuur accu’s • Caricabatterie automatico per batterie 12V piombo-acido • Automatisk diagnostisk laddare för 12V blybatterier

PROGRAM 1 - CAN-bus (BMW) : 8 STEPS

1 3

CAN-bus

‘wake up’

pulse

CAN-bus

low volt

check

TEST

before charge

Pulse SAVE

Controlled

CHARGE

CAN-bus

OPTIMIZE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: Read completely before charging

MODE D’EMPLOI

IMPORTANT: à lire avant d’utiliser l’appareil

MODO DE EMPLEO

IMPORTANTE: a leer antes de utilizar el aparato

INSTRUÇÕES DE UTILIZAÇÃO

IMPORTANTE: Ler antes de utilizar.

ANWENDUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN

WICHTIG: Vollständig vor der Benutzung lesen

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

BELANGRIJK: Lees volledig voor gebruik

ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO

IMPORTANTE: da leggere prima di utilizzare l’apparecchio

INSTRUKTIONER

VIKTIGT: läs följande fullständiga instruktioner för användningen innan du använder laddaren

CAN-bus

TEST after

CHARGE

OptiMate

‘365’

maintenance

PROGRAM 2 - STANDARD / DIRECT CHARGE : 9 STEPS

1 3

Low Volt

Start (0.5V)

PULSE

‘wake up’

TEST

before charge

SAVE

sulphated

battery

Pulse SAVE

Controlled

CHARGE

OPTIMIZE

TEST after

CHARGE

OptiMate

‘365’

maintenance

LEDs

7 6

100-240Vac

TEST

10s

MAINTAIN

SAVE

12V

CHARGE

Program LEDs

2: CAN-bus1: STD

SAVE

15m - 2h

CHARGE

48h max

TEST

30m - 12h

MAINTAIN

365

TEST LEDs

80 100%604020AGM

100% 806040STD

Change program: Standard CAN-bus

2. 5.3.1. 4.

10 sec.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANADA & USA

THIS PORTION OF THE MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIMATE 4 BATTERY CHARGER. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME, BEFORE USING THE CHARGER, YOU READ AND EXACTLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Automatic charger for 12V lead-acid batteries

DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

1. CAUTION : CLASS II APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO GROUND.

2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

5. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used make sure that : a) pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. b) the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and c) the conductor wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in the table below.

Equal to or greater than But less than

6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.

7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,or otherwise damaged in any way;

take it to a qualified serviceman.

8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.Clean only with slightly moist,not wet, cloth.Do not use solvents.

10. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS.

a) Someone should be within range of your voice OR close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. d) If battery acid contacts or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion. g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.

AC INPUT RATING IN AMPERES

2A 3A 25 (17.6)

LENGTH OF CORD,

FEET (m)

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

AWG SIZE

OF CORD

18 18 14

SAFETY US & CAN

12. PREPARING TO CHARGE

a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,always remove grounded terminal from battery first.

a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully

blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.

c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.

c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge

d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge

d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass

excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass

excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

mat (AGM) batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions. e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging

e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging

e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

and recommended rates of charge.

SAFETY US & CAN

Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle or battery user’s manual and BEFORE MAKING

THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO

THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO CHARGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER.

CHARGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER.

13. CHARGER LOCATION.

a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.

a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit. b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger.

b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger.

b) Never place charger directly above batterv being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger. c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or

c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or

c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

restrict ventilation in any way.

restrict ventilation in any way. d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do not

d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do not

d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do not place on plastic, leather or textile surface.

place on plastic, leather or textile surface.

14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC

a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other, however should this happen no damage will result to

cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other, however should this happen no damage will result to

cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other, however should this happen no damage will result to the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start».

the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start».

the charger circuit & the automatic charging programme will just reset to «start». b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).

b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).

NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the

NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the battery has been inversely connected. Set charger switches to off position and/or remove AC cord from electrical outlet,

battery has been inversely connected. Set charger switches to off position and/or remove AC cord from electrical outlet,

disconnect the battery clips, then reconnect correctly according to the instructions below.

15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :

a) Position AC and DC cords so as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part.

a) Position AC and DC cords so as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part. b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts,pulleys,and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts,pulleys,and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

b) Stay clear of fan -blades, belts,pulleys,and other parts that can cause injury to persons. c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,

c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,

c) Check polarity of battery posts.POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.

N,–) post.

N,–) post. d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis

d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis

d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).

(as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).

(as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f). e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + )

e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + )

e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + ) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.

frame or engine block.

frame or engine block. f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -)

f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -)

f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.

frame or engine block.

frame or engine block. g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then

g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then

g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,remove clip from vehicle chassis,and then remove clip from battery terminal.

remove clip from battery terminal.

remove clip from battery terminal. h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.

h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.

16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY :

a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE

a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,N, -) post.

(NEG,N, -) post.

This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent it from operating if the

battery has been inversely connected. The charger does not allow charge current unless a voltage of

battery has been inversely connected. The charger does not allow charge current unless a voltage of at least 2V is sensed.

at least 2V is sensed.

c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery. d) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery.

d) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery.

d) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post of the battery. e) Do not face battery when making final connection.

e) Do not face battery when making final connection.

e) Do not face battery when making final connection. f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection

f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection

f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure & break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.

while as far away from battery as practical.

while as far away from battery as practical. g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially

g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially

g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed & charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

designed for marine use.

AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES.

DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made

involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

by children without supervision.

SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries. Disconnect

AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and

AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts are

eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy

not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent.

or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent.

are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced

are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid

without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid

Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage.

danger.

Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger

Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal

from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the

orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.

enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.

EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS: This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the

casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by

casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by minimizing such exposure.Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic

minimizing such exposure.Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic components, connectors or plugs,is not covered by warranty.

components, connectors or plugs,is not covered by warranty.

CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY

1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.

2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be

safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following

First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then

order:

connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and

connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.

fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.

3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the

battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the

battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.

connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.

4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before

4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or

connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or

cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the

cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white

outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the

matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the battery professionally assessed.

battery professionally assessed.

5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer’s safety and operational instructions

carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.

PROCEEDING TO CHARGE:

DUAL PROGRAM: OptiMate 4 is equiped with two charging programs. Only one program can operate at a time. Selected models

of OptiMate 4 will be delivered with program 1 (STANDARD) or program 2 (CAN-bus) set as default.

Program 1 (STANDARD) is the normal charging program for direct connection to a battery in any condition. All program features are

active, including Standard, TURBO and PULSE desulfation mode.

Program 2 (CAN-bus) automatically activates a 12V outlet on vehicles fitted with CAN-bus, to charge, test and maintain the battery

when the vehicle is in storage. The standard and high voltage TURBO desulfation mode are de-activated. The low voltage PULSE

when the vehicle is in storage. The standard and high voltage TURBO desulfation mode are de-activated. The low voltage PULSE desulfation mode remains active, to recover a discharged battery that remains connected to vehicle wiring.

desulfation mode remains active, to recover a discharged battery that remains connected to vehicle wiring. Program 2 can also be used to directly charge and maintain a battery in or out the vehicle, but cannot recover a sulfated battery. To

Program 2 can also be used to directly charge and maintain a battery in or out the vehicle, but cannot recover a sulfated battery. To recover a sulfated battery select program 1 and follow instructions under VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES.

recover a sulfated battery select program 1 and follow instructions under VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES.

Program indication when not connected to a 12V outlet or battery.

Program indication when not connected to a 12V outlet or battery. STANDARD – only the power LED#1 remains on.

STANDARD – only the power LED#1 remains on.

Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors

SAFETY

CAN-bus – the POWER LED#1 remains on and DESULFATE LED#3 and CHARGE LED#4 briefly flash together at regular intervals. POWER ON: LED #1 - Confirms AC power supply to the charger.

HIGH and LOW intensity indication: The"POWER ON" LED #1 will indicate brightly when current is delivered to the battery. The "POWER ON" LED #1 will reduce intensity to a low level to indicate low power "ECO" mode. This will occur if there is no battery connected, or when a battery is connected and the program finds itself in the voltage retention test mode or the 'rest' periods of Maintenance Charge mode. REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION: LED #2 - Lights when the battery connections are incorrect. The charger is

so no damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the connections are corrected. CAN-bus : LED #3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 flashing: A short circuit has been detected across the output terminals, or if LED #2 (REVERSE

POLARITY) is also indicating the battery connections are incorrect. The charger is electronically protected so no damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the connections are corrected.

electronically protected

STEP 1

CAN-bus wake up

pulse

Standard:

Low Volt START -

Bat ≥ 0.5V

STEP 2

CAN-bus

low volt

check

Standard:

Pulse

Wake up

(< 2V)

STEP 3

TEST

before

charge

Standard

ONLY

STEP 4

ADVANCED

SAVE

STEP 4

PULSE

SAVE

Standard:

STEP 5

CAN-Bus: LED #3 and 4 flashing: The program is sending a signal to detect and

LED #7 FLASHING

TEST LEDs 5 : GREEN 6 : YELLOW 7 : RED

TEST

10s

LED #3 : RED

activate a CAN-bus controlled 12V outlet. Non activation may be due to one of the following: Program 1 is selected / Poor

connection to the 12V outlet / Battery too low to power CAN-bus / Outdated CAN-bus programming on the vehicle - consult with the vehicle manufacturer.

STD: Battery voltage check - OptiMate 4 automatically activates if connected battery voltage is at least 0.5 Volt.

Batteries measuring below 2 Volts at connection will proceed to STEP 2 for 'Pulse wake up' that includes a battery short circuit test. Batteries measuring 2 Volts or more will proceed directly to STEP 3.

Pulse wake up - LED #7 (red) flashing: OptiMate 4 is injecting a test signal to

see if the battery is recoverable.

Once the voltage holds above 2 Volts and no short circuit has been detected the program will commence to STEP 3.

If flashing continues the following conditions may prevent the charge program from progressing:

CAN-bus.

most effective charge and test results disconnect the battery from the vehicle circuitry and then charge.

and should be replaced.

TEST LEDs #5/6/7 indicate successful activation of the CAN-bus controlled 12V outlet and the condition of the battery prior to charging. Consult the table below to

match TEST LED indication to an estimated state of charge percentage (SOC%).

Charging commences after 10 seconds.

Decisions made during the test: Severity of discharge is determined; a battery with 60% (AGM=40%) or more charge progresses directly to STEP 6 where-as a severely discharged battery progresses to STEP 4 and 5.

Severely discharged batteries will undergo a longer test (up to 12 hours) during STEP 8.

Engages if the battery was diagnosed as sulphated, unable to accept or hold charge.

Charge time: maximum 2 hours. Output voltage increases to a maximum of 22V with current limited to 0.2A, but only if

no vehicle electronics have been detected, otherwise it moves directly to STEP 5. IMPORTANT: Read section VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES below.

CHARGE TIME : min 15 minutes, max. 2 hours. Current is delivered in pulses to prepare the battery to accept normal charge.

This step is particularly effective for recovery of factory activated / “hi-performance” pure lead or cyclic cell AGM batteries.

1) Vehicle circuitry remains connected to the battery / Battery too low to power

NOTE: If the battery under charge is in a low voltage or sulphated state, for the

2) Battery has multiple short circuited cells. The battery has permanent damage

Engages if the battery state of charge was 40% or less OR

battery has sufficiently recovered during ADVANCED SAVE.

CAN-Bus: Disabled in CAN-bus program.

80 100%604020AGM

100% 806040STD

STEP 5

CHARGE

Standard:

STEP 6

OPTIMIZE

Standard:

STEP 7

TEST after

charge

Standard:

STEP 8

OptiMATE

'365'

MAINTAIN

Standard:

STEP 9

LED #4 : YELLOW

LED #5 FLASHING

TEST

30m - 12h

LED #5 / 6 / 7 ON

For batteries with a good state of health LED #5 (green) will remain on. Exception: STD wet cell batteries with filler caps have a lower fully charged voltage: LED #5 remains on together with LED #6.

Engages if the battery state of charge was 50% or higher (as tested in

STEP 3) or once the battery has been sufficiently recovered during STEP 4

(5). A constant current of 1A up to a voltage of 14.2 -14.4V is delivered to the battery.

NOTE CAN-bus: The program automatically resets 2 minutes after manual disconnection, OR if the vehicle CAN-bus system has de-activated the controlled 12V outlet and the program could not re-activate the outlet within 2 minutes.

Engages when the voltage has reached 14.3V for the first time during CHARGE mode.

Pulsed absorption: Current is delivered in pulses, varying between 0.2 and 1A and up to a voltage of 14.2 - 14.4V, to bring the battery to full charge in the shortest possible time. Verification: Once the current demand is less than 0.2A the charging voltage is now limited at 13.6V whilst the battery's charge level is verified. If the battery requires further charging the program will revert to pulsed absorption.

NOTE: Charge time is usually extended if there is higher than expected current draw by connected circuitry or battery health is less than optimal.

For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 48 hours.

TEST after charge : Delivery of current to the battery is interrupted for 30 minutes** to allow the program to determine the battery’s ability to retain charge.

This will prompt the CAN-bus system to disable the 12V outlet within it's own set time limit, disconnecting the battery from the charger. At the conclusion of the test period the program will once again initialize the CAN-bus controlled 12V outlet to measure the battery's voltage and then proceed to MAINTENANCE CHARGE during which the result of the test is displayed.

Consult the table below (or on page 2) to match TEST LED indication to an estimated state of charge percentage (SOC%). A significant problem exists if the battery is unable to retain sufficient charge during this voltage retention test.

More information is provided in the section “NOTES ON TEST RESULTS”.

** STANDARD PROGRAM ONLY: IF the result in STEP 3 was RED (LED #7) or RED &

YELLOW (LED #6 & 7), indicating a deep discharged battery, the voltage retention test is extended to 12 hours to confirm battery health. The TEST result (indicated on LED # 5, 6, 7) is adjusted in real time according to the measured battery voltage. The TEST will be interrupted if LED #7 (red) lights.

MAINTENANCE CHARGE: LED #5 / 6 / 7 steady on

Float voltage setting: 13.6V STD maintenance mode consists of 30 minute float charge periods followed by and

alternating with 30 minute ‘rest’ periods, during which there is no charge delivered. This “50% duty cycle” prevents loss of electrolyte in sealed batteries and minimizes gradual loss of water from the electrolyte in batteries with filler caps, and thereby contributes significantly to optimizing the service life of irregularly or seasonally used batteries.

During “float charge” a continuous LOW CURRENT PULSE IS DELIVERED TO PREVENT SULFATION, further extending battery power and life.

according to state of charge measured during STEP 7 (8).

CHARGE CURRENT BAR: LEDs #8 - Lights when pulsed or continuous current is delivered to the battery. DUAL PROGRAM : TO CHANGE FROM ONE PROGRAM TO ANOTHER:

Disconnect the charger from AC supply.

2. Attach the battery clip set to the charger and connect the negative clip directly to the positive clip.

3. Re-connect the charger to AC supply.

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100% 806040STD

4. Observe the following LED indications:

LEDs #3,4,5,6 and 7 flash 12 times during selection of the alternate program (5x slow, 5x fast, 2x slow). After the program change the following indications can be observed (with battery clips still connected together): – Changed from CAN-bus to STANDARD : only the POWER LED#1 remains on. – Changed from STANDARD to CAN-bus : LED #3 and LED #4 flash together at regular intervals with LED #8 immediately

following.

5. Disconnect the battery clips. OptiMate 4 is ready to charge a battery according to the selected program. VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES: If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulfated), remove from the

vehicle or equipment and inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. The charger’s Advanced recovery mode cannot engage if it senses that the battery is still connected to a circuit which

effectively offers a lower electrical resistance than the battery on its own. However, if the deep-discharged battery is not removed for recovery, neither battery nor vehicle or equipment electronics will be damaged. Pay particularly close attention to the following A battery left deep-discharged for an extended period may develop permanent damage in one or more cells. Such batteries may heat up excessively during high current charging.

Monitor the battery temperature during the first hour, then hourly there-after. Check for unusual signs, such as bubbling or leaking electrolyte, heightened activity in one cell compared to others, or hissing sounds. If at any time the battery is uncomfortably hot to touch or you notice any unusual signs, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER IMMEDIATELY.

NOTES ON TEST RESULTS:

1. Due to small voltage losses within the vehicle's CAN-bus system a slightly lower result may be observed. For a more accurate test result connect the OptiMate directly to the battery.

2. For any test result other than green #5 (or green #5 and yellow #6 together if the battery is a STD type with filler caps), disconnect the battery from the electrical system it supports, and reconnect the OptiMate. If a better test result is now obtained, this suggests that the power losses are partly due to an electrical problem in the electrical system and not in the battery itself.

If the red LED #7 alone, or the yellow #6 and red LED #7 indicate together (or yellow LED alone for a sealed battery), a significant

problem exists. The red / yellow+red LEDs mean that after being charged the battery’s voltage is not being sustained or that despite recovery attempts the battery was irrecoverable. This may be due to a defect in the battery itself, such as a short-circuited cell or total sulphation, or, in the case of a battery still connected to the electrical system it supports, the red LED #7 may be signalling a loss of current through deteriorated wiring or a degraded switch or contact, or in-circuit current-consuming accessories. A sudden load being switched on while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip significantly.

GOOD TEST RESULT, but the battery cannot deliver sufficient power: a) Permanent damage within the battery may be causing

excessive self discharge that is not detected within the test period. Disconnect OptiMate from the battery. After at least 48 hours reconnect and observe the result during the TEST BEFORE CHARGE. b) Long term vibration may cause hairline cracks in inter cell connectors within the battery. A high loss of voltage occurs only when power demand is high (e.g. cranking the engine).

MAINTAINING A BATTERY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS: The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is good,

for months at a time. At least once every two weeks, check that the connections between the charger and battery are secure, and, in the case of batteries with filler caps on each cell, disconnect the battery from the charger, check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary, top up the cells (with distilled water, NOT acid), then reconnect. When handling batteries or in their vicinity, always take care to observe the SAFETY WARNINGS above.

ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY:

The power converter switches to ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of less than 0.5W, equivalent to power consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power consumption depends on the current demand of the battery and its connected vehicle / electronic circuitry. After the battery has been charged and the charger is in long term maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power consumption is estimated to be 0.024kWh or less per day.

LIMITED WARRANTY TecMate (International) SA, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, offers this limited warranty to

the original purchaser at retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase (see NOTE), transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or its authorized representative. The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages. THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.

NOTE: Details at www.tecmate.com/warranty.

WARRANTY in Canada, USA, Central America and South America:

TecMate North America, Oakville, ON, Canada, as a wholy owned subsidiary of TecMate International, assumes the responsibility for product warranty in these regions.

More information on TecMate products can be found at www.tecmate.com.

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT DU CHARGEUR OPTIMATE 4.

CHARGEUR AUTOMATIQUE POUR BATTERIES 12V PLOMB-ACIDE

NE CONVIENT PAS POUR LES BATTERIES NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OU NON RECHARGEABLES.

AVERTISSEMENT :

N’utiliser l’appareil qu’à l’intérieur. Ne pas exposer à la pluie ou à la neige. Appareil de Classe II.

a) CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CE MANUEL CONTIENT DES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ ET LE FONCTIONNEMENT.

b) IL EST DANGEREUX DE TRAVAILLER A PROXIMITÉ D’UNE BATTERIE AU PLOMB. LES BATTERIES PRODUISENT DES GAZ EXPLOSIFS EN SERVICE NORMAL. IL EST AUSSI IMPORTANT DE TOUJOURS RELIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER LE CHARGEUR ET DE LES SUIVRE À LA LETTRE.

c) POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D’EXPLOSION, LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS ET CELLES QUI FIGURENT SUR LA BATTERIE. d) NE JAMAIS FUMER PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE OU DU MOTEUR ET ÉVITER TOUTE ÉTINCELLE OU FLAMME NUE À PROXIMITÉ DE

CES DERNIERS. e) UTILISER LE CHARGEUR POUR CHARGER UNE BATTERIE AU PLOMB UNIQUEMENT. CE CHARGEUR N’EST PAS CONÇU POUR

ALIMENTER UN RÉSEAU ÉLECTRIQUE TRÈS BASSE TENSION NI POUR CHARGER DES PILES SÈCHES. LE FAIT D’UTILISER LE CHARGEUR POUR CHARGER DES PILES SÈCHES POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER L’ÉCLATEMENT DES PILES ET CAUSER DES BLESSURES OU DES DOMMAGES.

f) NE JAMAIS CHARGER UNE BATTERIE GELÉE. g) S’IL EST NÉCESSAIRE DE RETIRER LA BATTERIE DU VÉHICULE POUR LA CHARGER, TOUJOURS DÉBRANCHER LA BORNE DE

MISE À LA MASSE EN PREMIER. S’ASSURER QUE LE COURANT AUX ACCESSOIRES DU VÉHICULE EST COUPÉ AFIN D’ÉVITER LA FORMATION D’UN ARC.

h) PRENDRE CONNAISSANCE DES MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION SPÉCIFIÉES PAR LE FABRICANT DE LA BATTERIE, P. EX., VÉRIFIER S‘IL FAUT ENLEVER LES BOUCHONS DES CELLULES LORS DU CHARGEMENT DE LA BATTERIE, ET LES TAUX DE CHARGEMENT RECOMMANDÉS.

i) SI LE CHARGEUR COMPORTE UN SÉLECTEUR DE TENSION DE SORTIE, CONSULTER LE MANUEL DE L’USAGER DE LA VOITURE POUR DÉTERMINER LA TENSION DE LA BATTERIE ET POUR S’ASSURER QUE LA TENSION DE SORTIE EST APPROPRIÉE. SI LE CHARGEUR N’EST PAS MUNI D’UN SÉLECTEUR, NE PAS UTILISER LE CHARGEUR À MOINS QUE LA TENSION DE LA BATTERIE NE SOIT IDENTIQUE À LA TENSION DE SORTIE NOMINALE DU CHARGEUR.

j) NE JAMAIS PLACER LE CHARGEUR DIRECTEMENT SOUS LA BATTERIE À CHARGER OU AU-DESSUS DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. LES GAZ OU LES FLUIDES QUI S’ÉCHAPPENT DE LA BATTERIE PEUVENT ENTRAÎNER LA CORROSION DU CHARGEUR OU L’ENDOMMAGER. PLACER LE CHARGEUR AUSSI LOIN DE LA BATTERIE QUE LES CABLES C.C. LE PERMETTENT.

k) NE PAS FAIRE FONCTIONNER LE CHARGEUR DANS UN ESPACE CLOS ET/OU NE PAS GÊNER LA VENTILATION. l) METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS DU CHARGEUR HORS CIRCUIT ET RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE AVANT DE METTRE

ET D’ENLEVER LES PINCES DU CORDON C.C. S’ASSURER QUE LES PINCES NE SE TOUCHENT PAS. m) SUIVRE LES ÉTAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE LA BATTERIE SE TROUVE DANS LE VÉHICULE. UNE ÉTINCELLE PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE POURRAIT PROVOQUER L’EXPLOSION DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE

D’ÉTINCELLE À PROXIMITÉ DE LA BATTERIE :

(i) PLACER LES CORDONS C.A. ET C.C. DE MANIÈRE À ÉVITER QU’ILS SOIENT ENDOMMAGÉS PAR LE CAPOT,

UNE PORTIÈRE OU LES PIÈCES EN MOUVEMENT DU MOTEUR ;

(ii) FAIRE ATTENTION AUX PALES, AUX COURROIES ET AUX POULIES DU VENTILATEUR AINSI QU’À

TOUTE AUTRE PIÈCE SUSCEPTIBLE DE CAUSER DES BLESSURES ;

(iii) VÉRIFIER LA POLARITÉ DES BORNES DE LA BATTERIE. LE DIAMÈTRE DE LA BORNE POSITIVE

(POS, P, +) EST GÉNÉRALEMENT SUPÉRIEUR À CELUI DE LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ;

(iv) DÉTERMINER QUELLE BORNE EST MISE À LA MASSE (RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS). SI LA BORNE

NÉGATIVE EST RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS (COMME DANS LA PLUPART DES CAS), VOIR LE POINT (v). SI LA BORNE POSITIVE EST RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS, VOIR LE POINT (vi) ;

SÉCURITÉ US & CAN

(v) SI LA BORNE NÉGATIVE EST MISE À LA MASSE, RACCORDER LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) DU

CHARGEUR À LA BORNE POSITIVE (POS, P, +) NON MISE À LA MASSE DE LA BATTERIE. RACCORDER LA PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) AU CHÂSSIS DU VÉHICULE OU AU MOTEUR, LOIN DE LA BATTERIE. NE PAS RACCORDER LA PINCE AU CARBURATEUR, AUX CANALISATIONS D’ESSENCE NI AUX PIÈCES DE LA CARROSSERIE EN TÔLE. RACCORDER À UNE PIÈCE DU CADRE OU DU MOTEUR EN TÔLE DE FORTE ÉPAISSEUR ;

(vi) SI LA BORNE POSITIVE EST MISE À LA MASSE, RACCORDER LA PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) DU

CHARGEUR À LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) NON MISE À LA MASSE DE LA BATTERIE. RACCORDER LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) AU CHÂSSIS DU VÉHICULE OU AU MOTEUR, LOIN DE LA BATTERIE. NE PAS RACCORDER LA PINCE AU CARBURATEUR, AUX CANALISATIONS D’ESSENCE NI AUX PIÈCES DE LA

CARROSSERIE EN TÔLE. RACCORDER À UNE PIÈCE DU CADRE OU DU MOTEUR EN TÔLE DE FORTE ÉPAISSEUR ; (vii) BRANCHER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION C.A. DU CHARGEUR ; (viii) POUR INTERROMPRE L’ALIMENTATION DU CHARGEUR, METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS HORS

CIRCUIT, RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE, ENLEVER LA PINCE RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS ET EN

SÉCURITÉ US & CAN

DERNIER LIEU CELLE RACCORDÉE À LA BATTERIE.

n) SUIVRE LES ÉTAPES SUIVANTES LORSQUE LA BATTERIE EST À L’EXTÉRIEUR DU VÉHICULE. UNE ÉTINCELLE PRÈS DE LA BATTERIE POURRAIT PROVOQUER L’EXPLOSION DE CETTE DERNIÈRE. POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE

D’ÉTINCELLE À PROXIMITÉ DE LA BATTERIE :

(i) VÉRIFIER LA POLARITÉ DES BORNES DE LA BATTERIE. LE DIAMÈTRE DE LA BORNE POSITIVE

(POS, P, +) EST GÉNÉRALEMENT SUPÉRIEUR À CELUI DE LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ; (ii) RACCORDER UN CÂBLE DE BATTERIE ISOLÉ No 6 AWG MESURANT AU MOINS 60 CM DE

LONGUEUR À LA BORNE NÉGATIVE (NÉG, N, –) ; (iii) RACCORDER LA PINCE POSITIVE (ROUGE) À LA BORNE POSITIVE (POS, P, +) DE LA BATTERIE ; (iv) SE PLACER ET TENIR L’EXTRÉMITÉ LIBRE DU CÂBLE AUSSI LOIN QUE POSSIBLE DE LA BATTERIE,

PUIS RACCORDER LA PINCE NÉGATIVE (NOIRE) DU CHARGEUR À L’EXTRÉMITÉ LIBRE DU CÂBLE ; (v) NE PAS SE PLACER FACE À LA BATTERIE POUR EFFECTUER LE DERNIER RACCORDEMENT ; (vi) RACCORDER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION C.A. DU CHARGEUR À LA PRISE ; (vii) POUR INTERROMPRE L’ALIMENTATION DU CHARGEUR, METTRE LES INTERRUPTEURS HORS

CIRCUIT, RETIRER LE CORDON C.A. DE LA PRISE, ENLEVER LA PINCE RACCORDÉE AU CHÂSSIS ET EN

DERNIER LIEU CELLE RACCORDÉE À LA BATTERIE. SE PLACER AUSSI LOIN QUE POSSIBLE DE LA BATTERIE

POUR DÉFAIRE LA PREMIÈRE CONNEXION.

CHARGEUR AUTOMATIQUE À FONCTION DIAGNOSTIC POUR BATTERIES 12V PLOMB-ACIDE NE CONVIENT PAS POUR LES BATTERIES NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OU NON RECHARGEABLES.

IMPORTANT : LIRE ENTIÈREMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS SUIVANTES AVANT D’UTILISER LE CHARGEUR

Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être utilisé par des personnes (y compris des enfants) possédant des capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales réduites, ou manquant d'expérience et de connaissance, sauf si elles bénéficient d'une surveillance ou ont reçu des instructions concernant l'utilisation de l'appareil d'une personne responsable de leur sécurité. Les enfants doivent faire l'objet d'une surveillance pour s'assurer qu'ils ne jouent pas avec l'appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ et REMARQUES

flammes ou les étincelles à proximité

Avant d’établir ou de rompre les connexions de courant continu à la batterie, déconnecter l’alimentation secteur. L’acide des batteries est un puissant corrosif. Porter des vêtements et lunettes protecteurs et éviter tout contact. En cas de contact accidentel, laver immédiatement à l’eau et au savon. S’assurer que les bornes des batteries ne sont pas branlantes ; le cas échéant la batterie doit subir une évaluation professionnelle. Si les bornes sont corrodées, nettoyer à l’aide d’une brosse de cuivre ; si elles sont grasses ou sales, nettoyer à l’aide d’un torchon trempé dans du détergent. Utiliser uniquement le chargeur si les câbles et connecteurs d’entrée et de sortie sont en bon état et non endommagés. Si le câble d’entrée est endommagé, il est essentiel de le faire remplacer par le constructeur, son agent de service autorisé ou un atelier qualifié, pour éviter tout danger. Protéger le chargeur contre les acides et fumées acides, l’humidité et un environnement humide, aussi bien durant l’usage que l’entreposage. Les dégâts résultant de la corrosion, de l’oxydation ou de courts-circuits internes ne sont pas couverts par la garantie. Durant le chargement, éloigner le chargeur de la batterie pour éviter la contamination par l’acide ou les vapeurs acides ou l’exposition à ceux-ci. En cas d’utilisation horizontale, placer le chargeur sur une surface dure et plane, PAS en plastique, tissu ou cuir. Utiliser les trous de fixation de la base pour fixer le chargeur sur toute surface verticale appropriée et solide.

: Les batteries émettent des GAZ EXPLOSIFS - il faut interdire les

EXPOSITION AUX LIQUIDES : Ce chargeur est conçu pour résister à l’exposition aux liquides qui tomberaient accidentellement

sur le boîtier, ou à une pluie légère. Une exposition prolongée à des liquides tombants ou à la pluie est à déconseiller. Une durée de vie supérieure résultera d’une telle précaution. Une panne due à l’oxydation résultant d’une pénétration de liquide dans les composants électroniques,bloc connecteurs ou fiches,ne sera pas couverte par la garantie.

BRANCHEMENT DU CHARGEUR A LA BATTERIE

1. Débranchez l'alimentation secteur avant d'effectuer un branchement CC/batterie ou de le débrancher.

2. Si vous chargez une batterie installée dans le véhicule avec les pinces pour batterie, avant les branchements, vérifiez d'abord

que les pinces pour batterie peuvent être positionnées en toute sécurité loin du câblage voisin, d'un tube métallique ou du châssis. Respectez l'ordre qui suit : branchez d'abord la borne de la batterie non raccordée au châssis (normalement positive) puis, branchez l'autre pince pour batterie (normalement négative) au châssis à un endroit bien éloigné de la batterie et du conduit de carburant. Débranchez toujours dans l'ordre inverse.

3. Lorsque vous chargez une batterie hors du véhicule avec les pinces pour batterie, placez-la dans un endroit bien ventilé.

Branchez le chargeur à la batterie : La pince ROUGE sur la borne POSITIVE (POS, P ou +) et la pince NOIRE sur la borne NÉGATIVE (NEG, N ou –).Vérifiez que les branchements sont bien fixés. Un bon contact est important.

4. Si la batterie est complètement déchargée (et probablement sulfatée), retirez-la du véhicule et inspectez la batterie avant de brancher le chargeur pour une tentative de récupération. Vérifiez visuellement la batterie à la recherche de

défauts mécaniques tels qu'un gonflement ou un boîtier craquelé ou encore de signes de fuite d'électrolyte. Si la batterie présente des bouchons de remplissage et que les plaques des cellules sont visibles de l'extérieur, examinez soigneusement la batterie pour tenter de déterminer si certaines cellules semblent différentes des autres (par exemple, de la matière blanche entre les plaques, les plaques qui entrent en contact). Si vous avez détecté des défauts mécaniques, ne chargez pas la batterie et faites-la examiner par un professionnel.

5. Si la batterie est neuve, avant de brancher le chargeur, lisez attentivement les instructions d'utilisation et de sécurité fournies par le fabricant de la batterie. Si besoin est, suivez attentivement et exactement les instructions relatives au remplissage de l'acide.

COMMENCER LA CHARGE

PROGRAMME DOUBLE: OptiMate 4 est doté de deux programmes de charge. Un seul programme à la fois peut être lancé.

Selon le modèle, OptiMate 4 sera livré avec le programme 1 (STANDARD) ou le programme 2 (CAN-bus) sélectionné par défaut.

Programme 1 (STANDARD) est le programme de charge normal pour une connexion directe à la batterie en toute condition.

Toutes les fonctionnalités du programme sont actives, y compris les modes de désulfatation Standard, TURBO et IMPULSION.

Programme 2 (CAN-bus) active automatiquement une sortie 12 V sur les véhicules équipés de CAN-bus, pour charger, tester

et maintenir la batterie lorsque le véhicule n’est pas utilisé.

désactivés. Le mode de désulfatation par impulsions à bas voltage reste actif, pour récupérer une batterie déchargée qui reste connectée aux câbles du véhicule.

Le programme 2 peut aussi être utilisé pour charger et maintenir directement une batterie à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur du véhicule, mais ne peut récupérer une batterie sulfatée. Pour récupérer une batterie sulfatée, sélectionnez le programme 1 et

Les modes de désulfatation Avancée et haut voltage sont

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