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BATTERY
BATTERY
BOOSTERS / CHARGERS
BOOSTERS / CHARGERS
BC120C • BC130C • BC210C • BC320C • BC410E •
BC520N

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    BATTERY BATTERY BOOSTERS / CHARGERS BOOSTERS / CHARGERS BC120C • BC130C • BC210C • BC320C • BC410E • BC520N OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS © 0113...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    EM22220008 PARTS & SERVICE CONTACTS For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, n one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Booster/Charger. These units are suitable for charging and boosting 12 Volt lead acid batteries. Models BC210C, BC320C, BC410E and BC520N are also capable of charging 24 Volt batteries. Before attempting to operate the unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow all directions carefully.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT WARNING: Some electronic equipment can be damaged by boost charging or use of start facility. Check vehicle handbook before using your Start ‘N’ Charge. If in doubt consult vehicle manufacturer. WARNING: Because highly inflammable hydrogen gas is released in the process of battery charging, ALWAYS remember to switch OFF first and so avoid sparking which will occur when connecting or disconnecting LIVE LEADS, Black negative (-) lead must always be clipped to the negative.
  • Page 5: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BC120C, BC130C and BC210C These Chargers are provided with a standard (BS1363) 13 amp plug, for use with a standard 230V 50Hz domestic supply. The fuse in the plug for these appliances must be rated at 13 amps.
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES All models are similar and are provided with a pair of leads complete with clamps for connection to a battery. Those models capable of 24V charging are provided with appropriate outlet connections - 12V and 24V, as shown below. A single, Boost Start/ Charge Switch allows for switching between functions.
  • Page 7: Procedure For Normal Charging

    PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL CHARGING NOTE: Before charging or boosting, ensure that, where applicable, the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level, by adding distilled water. When charging a car battery in situ, we recommend that the non earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging (On most vehicles, this would be the RED, Positive lead - but check the vehicle handbook if you are unsure).
  • Page 8: Procedure For Engine Starting

    5 seconds ON, followed by a period of 20 seconds before retrying, in the case of BC120C, or 10 secs ON followed by 30secs before retrying - BC320C Failure to do this could damage some vehicle electronic equipment, the battery, and possibly the Start ‘N’...
  • Page 9 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC120C Description Part No. Cover Panel EM33705460 Handle EM21600045 Rectifier 4 Diodes EM22400042 Green Pilot Light Switch 16A-250V EM22200039 Welding Current Switch 16A 250V EM22200038 Front Panel EM33710634 Frame For Starter EM21690441 Ammeter 20A EM22600062 Cable Clamp EM21605009 Input Cable W/U.K.
  • Page 10: Parts Lists & Diagrams

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC130C Description Part No. Cover EM33705451 Green Pilot Light Switch 16A-250V EM22200039 Current Switch 16A 250V White EM22200038 Kit Handle + Clips EM04600259 Ammeter 20A EM22600062 Frame EM21690440 Rectifier 4 Diodes EM22400042 Fuse Holder EM04600251 Transformer 230V EM44105060 Input Cable W/U.K.
  • Page 11: Parts Lists & Diagrams

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC210C Description Part No. Green Pilot Light Switch EM22200039 Welding Current Switch EM22200038 Front Panel EM33710629 Frame For Starter EM21690441 Ammeter 20A/Start EM22600062 Rectifier 35A EM22400100 Cover Panel EM33705460 Handle EM21600045 Cable Clamp EM21605009 Input Cable W/Plug +Fuse 13A EM20220067 Fuse Holder Box Kit EM04600251...
  • Page 12 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC320C No. Description Part No. No. Description Qty Part No. Orange Led 220V 1 EM22610036 Wheel D.125 EM21625006 Current Switch EM22200038 Wheels-axle D.16 EM55200005 Green Switch EM22200039 Control Panel EM33710635 Thermostat EM04600113 Hand-wheel D.40 EM21800042 Rectifier PMS EM22400048 Fuse 120A EM22220029...
  • Page 13 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC410E No. Description Part No. No. Description Qty Part No. Input Cable Upper Panel EM 20220014 EM33705007 Handle Black Cable EM21600004 EM43200012 Red Cable Back Panel EM43200050 EM33715037 Rectifier Clamps 120A EM04600067 EM22400020 Thermostat Compl;. Black Connector EM04600022 EM04600113 Transformer...
  • Page 14 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC520N...
  • Page 15 BC520N Description Part No. Orange Pilot Lamp EM22610013 Welding Current Switch 16A 250V EM22200038 Green Pilot Light Switch 16A-250V EM22200039 Complete Thermostat EM04600113 Rectifier EM22400045 Transformer EM44105032 PVC Input Cable 3x2,5 M.2,5 EM20220020 Lower Panel EM33700076 Black Cable W/Clamp EM43200016 Earth Clamp EM22110005 Red Cable 16 Sqmm Mt.2,5...
  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS BC120C BC130C...
  • Page 17 WIRING DIAGRAMS BC210C BC320C 17 17 17 17...
  • Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAMS BC410E BC520N...
  • Page 19 Notes 19 19 19 19...

This manual is also suitable for:

Bc210cBc320cBc130cBc410eBc520n

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