Translation of the original instructions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The chargers TCB 60, TCB 90 and TCB 120 are designed to charge lead acid batteries with liquid or gel electrolyte, nominal voltage
from 12V, and with capacity according to the following table:
OPERATING MODE WITH TESTER FUNCTION
When it is not connected to the mains supply, this charger is a battery tester. It lets you know the state of the battery. The integrated
voltmeter informs you by three LEDs:
• red : <12.3V : battery to be charged
• orange : between 12.3 and 12.6V : middle charge
• green : >12.6V : charged
CONNECTION IN CHARGER FUNCTION
Preliminary precautions
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For indoor use, with good ventilation.
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Remove the battery caps if there is, and check the level of liquid. If it is not correct, filled up with distilled water. Clean well the
battery terminals.
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Check if the battery capacity and voltage are compatible with your charger.
Connection and disconnection
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Connect the clamps (+ red, - black) to + and - battery terminals, making sure you get a good electric contact, respecting the
following order.
◦ Connect first the battery terminal not connected to the chassis of the vehicle.
◦ Then connect the other connection to the chassis remote from the battery and any fuel line (to limit the risk of ignition of
petrol vapor at the appearance of an electric arc can result from accidental disconnection in charge of the clamp).
◦ Select the charge speed with the front switch
◦ At last, plug in your charger to 230 V 50/60 Hz mains supply.
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After charging, disconnected the battery charger from supply mains. Then remove the chassis connection and the battery
connection, in this order.
Current selection
Depending on the capacity of the battery of the vehicle, select the current position:
TCB 60
TCB 90
TCB 120
Charge process
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The green light «POWER» above the fuse indicates AC power connection.
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The orange light indicates that the charge is in progress.
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The green LED lights when the charge is finished.
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If the green LED is not lighting after quite a long time, check the front fuse after switching off your product. If it still does not
work, please check the battery by a professional.
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This product can charge automatically one battery with its rated loading current, and then continue with a moderate speed
to finish the loading 100%. With that function « floating », you can leave the battery connected to your product unlimitedly
without any risk.
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The charger detects a battery with a voltage above 4 V.
TCB 60 / 90 / 120
Minimum
TCB 60
10 Ah
TCB 90
15 Ah
TCB 120
30 Ah
Position
Minimum
2 A
10 Ah
4 A
20 Ah
2 A
15 Ah
5,5 A
30 Ah
3,5 A
20 Ah
7 A
35 Ah
Maximum
60 Ah
90 Ah
120 Ah
Maximum
30 Ah
60 Ah
30 Ah
90 Ah
60 Ah
120 Ah
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