Toolland AC15 Manual Del Usuario página 6

5. Disconnect the battery from the charger, starting with the clamp on the negative pole
(black) and then proceed with the clamp on the positive pole (red).
The charging of a battery is not a simple process. The charging current will vary due to battery
power, discharge level, temperature and output voltage of the charger.
The charger's output voltage is higher than the battery's nominal voltage (battery 12.8 V,
charger AC15 – not connected to a battery – 15.8 V). With a traditional charger like the AC15
the battery's output voltage will not be controlled by computer. The current leaving the charger
at the end of the charging process may overcharge the battery and reduce its life.
Conclusion:
The current meter does indicate the (over)charge voltage. Regularly check the charging
process. The battery is fully charged when the charging current has not changed for one hour.
Disconnect the battery from the charger to avoid overcharge.
The automation of the charging process will require an automatic charger (specifically for this
battery or series of batteries).
6. Fuses
The AC15 has 3 safety fuses installed.
1. Thermal fuse: this fuse cuts of the output power when the temperature of the charger is
too high. Power automatically restores when the temperature drops below an acceptable
level.
2. Input fuse: protects the charger from power anomalies on the mains input power. To
replace, disconnect the charger from the mains and disconnect the connected battery.
Unscrew the holder (counter clockwise) and replace the broken fuse by a fuse with the
same specifications (F2 A/250 V). Tightly screw the holder back in place.
3. Output fuse: protects the connected battery from over-current. To replace, disconnect the
charger from the mains and disconnect the connected battery. Simply unplug the fuse from
the socket and install a new one. Only use a fuse with the same specifications (15 A).
7. Care and Maintenance
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Always remove the plug from the mains socket and disconnect batteries when servicing or
cleaning the charger.
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Never use water or any other liquids to clean the charger.
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Keep the cables clean, but avoid using cleaners based on benzene, trichloroethylene,
chloride, ammonia... as they affect or even dissolve plastic parts.
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Check liquid level of batteries once per month and fill up when necessary.
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Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.
V. 04 – 04/05/2020
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