Charging the battery
Starting char-
ging
CAUTION!
Risk of damage if attempting to charge a faulty battery or using the incorrect
charging voltage.
This can result in damage to property.
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Before beginning charging, ensure that the battery to be charged is fully
functional and the charging voltage of the device matches the battery
voltage.
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Connect the mains cable to the charger and plug into the mains.
2
Charger is on standby. Ready indicator lit.
3
Select characteristic type according to the battery to be charged.
Please note:
Information on which characteristic type to select can be found in the "Setup
menu" section or the enclosed characteristic data sheet.
WARNING!
Danger due to incorrectly connected charging plugs.
This may result in serious injury and damage to property.
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Connect charging leads to the correct poles and ensure proper electrical
connection to the battery poles.
4
If using the vehicle power supply, switch off the ignition and all other devices
consuming power.
5
Connect the charging lead (red) to the positive pole (+) on the battery.
6
Connect the charging lead (black) to the negative pole (-) on the battery.
7
Charging begins automatically after approx. 2 seconds.
8
A set of four LEDs shows the battery's state of charge.
9
Conservation charging: once the battery is fully charged, the charger auto-
matically switches to conservation charging to prevent self discharge of the
battery. The battery can remain connected to the charger for any length of
time.
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