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PROSTART 430 - 610
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations for the selection of this product which has been designed with great care.
To get the
best of it, please read carefully the following recommendations. Keep it for future reading if
necessary.
The PROSTART are designed to:
charge liquid or gel electrolyte lead-acid batteries :
- from 45Ah to 525Ah in 12V or 24V for the PROSTART 430 (6 or 12 2V elements)
- from 45Ah to 600Ah in 12V or 24V for the PROSTART 610 (6 or 12 2V elements)
start vehicles with liquid or gel electrolyte lead-acid batteries :
- from 35 to 95Ah in 12V or 24V for the PROSTART 430 (6 or 12 2V elements)
- from 45 to 135Ah in 12V or 24V for the PROSTART 610 (6 or 12 2V elements)
USE IN CHARGING MODE (CHARGE)
CAUTION : these machines are « traditional ». The battery charge will need to be watched and this
charge will only stop when the operator unplugs the charger from the mains.
Prior precautions
• Choose a sheltered but ventilated area unless specially fitted.
• Remove the battery caps (if the battery is fitted with) and be sure that the liquid level (electrolyte)
is right. Otherwise, add some distilled water. Carefully clean the lugs and terminals of the battery.
• Check that the capacity (in Amps per hour) and the voltage (in Volts) are compatible with your
charger.
Connecting and unplugging
Do not connect to the mains at the beginning.
• Place the switch of the machine on STOP.
• Place the selector on the adapted position.
PROSTART 430 PROSTART 610
• Connect the red cable on the Prostart terminal +12V ou 24 V depending on the
voltage of the battery.
• Connect the clamp (+ red and – black) to the + and – terminals of the battery making
sure you get a good electrical contact and respecting the following order:
▪ First, connect the terminal which is not linked to the vehicle chassis.
▪ Then, connect the terminal to the chassis, in a location far from the battery and
from combustible pipes.
• Connect the charger input to the mains (230V 50Hz).
• Place the selector on the CHARGE position.
• After the charge:
▪ Unplug the battery charger from the mains
▪ Switch off to STOP
▪ Then remove the connection to the chassis and then the connection to the
battery, proceed in this order.