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BMW Motorcycle Charger
Safety guidelines
Please read this complete set of instructions before operating the charger. It
contains important information on the correct use. For damage which results
from the non-compliance of these operating instructions, the warranty is
rendered invalid.
Warning: Explosive gases are emitted when batteries charge. Avoid flames or
sparking. Disconnect the charger from the mains before you connect the
battery. Battery acid is extremely caustic. Avoid any contact with skin or
clothing. Immediately wash with soap and water in the case of unintentional
contact.
Warning: Never charge Li-ion or other battery technologies with this charger.
This can cause serious damage to the device or start a fire. Only use for
rechargeable lead batteries in wet, AGM, or gel technology. Never place the
charger on the battery during the charging process.
Never place the charger under water, make sure that no liquids penetrate it.
Caution: With wet batteries, before connecting the charger, the acid level must
be checked. If needed, top up lead acid batteries with distilled water:
Maintenance-free batteries (gel or AGM) should not be topped off with distilled
water. This is not permitted. Avoid short circuits to the battery poles. Do not
place tools or metallic objects on the battery – this can lead to short circuits and
fires. The device may only be repaired by technicians who are familiar with the
relevant safety regulations and instructions. Do not load the electrical and
charging cables through unnecessary pulling or jamming/clamping. The device
may not be operated with a damaged connection cable. Do not operate the
device in the proximity of easily flammable materials. The device heats up
during operation. Do not place the charger on flammable or sensitive surfaces.
There is a risk of fire or a risk of damaging surfaces, e.g. of seats or painted
surfaces.
Caution: The charger cable for connection to the motorcycle may not be
lengthened. Only use the charging adapter provided on the battery poles.
Caution: Do not expose the charger to excessive heat; avoid mechanical impact
caused by dropping or falling. Avoid damage or use of force on the operating
keys, e.g. with tools or objects.
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Related Manuals for BMW 77 02 8 551 896
Summary of Contents for BMW 77 02 8 551 896
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Page 1: Safety Guidelines
BMW Motorcycle Charger Safety guidelines Please read this complete set of instructions before operating the charger. It contains important information on the correct use. For damage which results from the non-compliance of these operating instructions, the warranty is rendered invalid. -
Page 3: Technical Data
(gel or AGM) – with capacities between 6 – 25 Ah can be charged using the BMW on-board socket or with a suitable charging adapter directly to the battery poles. The charger is suitable for BMW motorcycles with CAN Bus technology, functions completely automatically and follows the charging characteristic stored in the microprocessor. - Page 4 This display appears if the charger is not connected to the battery or the vehicle. Connect the charger directly to the on-board socket or to the poles of the battery taken from the vehicle using the adapter supplied. Red charging clip = plus pole, black charging clip = minus pole. Note: If the display appears although the charger is connected to the on-board socket, it could be that the battery in the vehicle is completely discharged.
- Page 5 Charging pauses: If the charger is connected to the vehicle via the on-board socket, charging pauses are inserted which are caused by the vehicle’s electronic system. The device continues to charge the battery after release from the vehicle electronic system automatically. Charging pauses can occur in various charging stages.
- Page 6 Also see the Section “Problems”. Disconnect the device, if applicable, from the mains and restart it. If a renewed attempt does not solve the problem, the battery must be checked by an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Problems and elimination of problems With the BMW charger, you have purchased a product which is reliable and safe-to-operate.
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Page 7: Maintenance And Cleaning
The motorcycle does not start: The device displays „Battery fully charged“ but the vehicle cannot be started. The charger is not a battery tester. Even when the display shows “Fully charged”, the battery can, in some cases, be defective. The device shows „Charger error“: The battery could not be loaded according to the charging characteristic programmed in the device. -
Page 8: Disposal Of The Charger
Disposal of the charger Every device reaches the end of its life cycle at some point. If this is the case, please dispose of the device which is no longer useable according to legal regulations at the community collection locations or recycling companies.