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AUTOMATIC CHARGER FOR 6V OR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Input supply: selectable on the charger:
Constant current output:
The OptiMate PRO-8 independently charges eight batteries at a time, maximum current per circuit is 1A.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:
LABELLED "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" BEFORE OPERATING THIS CHARGER.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT : Protect your charger and it's leads, connectors, fuse holders, fuses and terminations from contamination by
acids and fl uids, from exposure to damp or humidity, and from physical or accidental damage. Any damage to the unit, it's
leads or accessory parts resulting from such contamination, exposure or damage is NOT covered by warranty.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS:
supplied for each charger output. Optional connection sets with metal eyelet lugs for permanent connection to the posts of
batteries are available with SAE or TM/KET connectors. The connectors that connect these sets to the charger output cables are
protected by resealable weatherproof caps designed to protect the connectors from dirt and damp whenever the charger is not
attached. These connection sets allow easy and sure connection of the charger to maintain batteries on-vehicle. Consult a
professional service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Ensure that the connectors with
weatherproof cap as well as the cables are positioned and secured so as to avoid any risk of fouling any moving part of the
vehicle and any risk of the cable being pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuses in these connection sets protect
batteries against potential shorting across positive and negative conductors in the case of accidental damage. Replace any
burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse of 15A rating.
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, fi rst 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 order: First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then connect the
other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and 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 connections are fi rm and secure. Good contact is important.
4. Charging of 2 or more similar 6/12V batteries connected in series: The OptiMate PRO 8 model can be used to charge
6V or 12V batteries connected in series, without delinking the positive pole of the one battery from the negative pole of the
other. Connect the negative (black) clamp and positive (red) clamp of one of the outputs to the negative (– /black) and
positive (+/red) poles respectively of the fi rst battery, and likewise the clamps of the other outputs to the respective poles
of the other batteries.
5. 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 cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has fi ller 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 matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to
charge the battery, have the battery professionally assessed.
6. 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 fi lling instructions.
115V 2.4 Amp, or 230V
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, READ THE PRECEDING PAGES
For charging the battery off-vehicle, one set of battery clips and a charge cable extender is
1,2 Amp, or 240V 1,1 Amp 50/60 Hz.
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