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General| Brand | LTC |
|---|---|
| Model | Charge 16 |
| Category | Battery Charger |
| Language | English |
Safety guidelines regarding flammable gases released during battery charging and ventilation.
Specifies compatible battery types (lead acid, gel, Lipo4) and incompatible types (NICAD).
Advice on storing the charger in a dry area to prevent moisture damage to internal parts.
Instructions regarding user modifications, repairs, and cord replacement for the battery charger.
Critical warnings about battery acid burns, charging frozen batteries, touching clamps, and handling damaged chargers.
Safety measures including handling battery acid, avoiding sparks, and not dropping tools on batteries.
Describes the microprocessor-controlled 9-stage charging process for optimal battery charging and lifespan.
Checks battery voltage and connections for stability before initiating the charge process.
Removes sulfate from lead plates using pulsing current/voltage to restore battery capacity.
Initial battery test and charging with reduced current for severely discharged batteries.
The main charging phase, delivering maximum current until 70-85% charge is reached.
Completes charge to nearly 100% at constant voltage, tapering current as it reaches minimum level.
Uses higher voltage to recondition sulfated batteries, extending battery life (for STD/GEL/AGM 12V).
Tests the battery's ability to hold a charge, indicating if replacement is needed.
Maintains the battery at full charge with low voltage and minimal current.
Keeps the battery at 95-100% capacity by monitoring voltage and pulsing as needed.
Covers reverse-polarity and short-circuit protection mechanisms to prevent damage and ensure safe operation.
Allows the charger to automatically resume charging based on previous status after power interruptions.
Includes Anti Spark Protection, Overheating Protection, and Plastic Housing (IP20).
Explains the use of the MODE button to select one of nine different battery charger modes.
Lists and describes the nine available modes for different battery types and charging speeds (STD, GEL, AGM, LIPO4, RECONDITION).
Steps for checking battery liquid levels, topping up, and handling gases for non-sealed batteries.
Instructions for connecting the positive (red) and negative (black) leads to the battery terminals.
How the charger enters charging status, default slow charge for 12V, and mode selection within the first 5 seconds.
Indicators for a fully charged battery (Stage 8, FULL) and automatic maintenance modes.
Feature to reduce charging current and stop fan during fast charging for quiet operation.
Explains LED and LCD error codes (Er1, Er2, Er3) for connection issues, voltage problems, or inability to charge.
Potential causes for charging stopping in Desulphation/Absorption modes and how to resume.
How to identify and deal with a faulty battery cell that might cause the battery to remain flat.
Guidance on checking and topping up battery fluid and maintaining battery terminals.
Using a hydrometer to check the specific gravity of electrolyte in non-sealed batteries.
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