BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Mains Battery Charger
The mains battery charger will charge the battery from local mains (AC)
power outlets.
STEP 1 Connect the mains charger to a mains outlet.
STEP 2 Connect charger to battery.
STEP 3 Switch the mains outlet on.
The charger will recharge a completely flat battery in approximately
24 hours. Partially discharged batteries will require a shorter period
to recharge. Allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours charging for each
hour the battery was in use. The flashing rate of the charger LED
will increase as the battery charges.
Vehicle Battery Charger
The vehicle battery charger will charge the battery from the cigarette
lighter socket of most motor vehicles.
STEP 1 Connect the charger to the cigarette lighter socket and turn
the ignition switch to Accessories.
This supplies 12V power to the cigarette lighter socket. This voltage
is converted by the charger to charge the detector battery. A red LED
indicator will flash while the battery is charging. When the battery is flat
the LED may flash fast enough so as to appear constantly on. As the
battery charges, the LED will flash at a slower rate.
STEP 2 Leave the battery to charge for approx. 10 hours using this charger.
If the battery voltage of your vehicle drops below 11V, the charger will
stop operating. Therefore the battery charger should not flatten the
vehicle battery.
Check that your vehicle battery is in good condition before camping in
remote areas.
Run your engine above idle speed for at least 30 minutes each day to
keep your vehicle battery charged.
The Vehicle Battery Charger is
designed for use with vehicles
which have a negative earth
electrical system.
Most cars in Australia manufactured
after 1970 should have negative earth
electrical system.
Connecting the charger to a vehicle
with a positive earth system will cause
the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug to
blow and the LED indicator will not
light.
Caution
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