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Paul Reeve
March 11, 2025
Can the PC 400 charge a Lithuim battery
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Mr. Anderson
March 11, 2025
No, the Projecta PC400 is suitable for GEL, AGM, Flooded, and Calcium Lead Acid batteries. There is no mention of compatibility with lithium batteries.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation. • Before charging, read the instructions. •...
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6-stage charging is a sophisticated charging technique that gives your battery longer life and better performance compared to using traditional chargers. Projecta’s Pro-Charge chargers are suitable for most 12V automotive, marine and deep cycle batteries. They may also help restore drained and sulphated batteries.
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FEATURES CALCIUM MODE Pro-Charge’s Calcium mode adjusts the charging profile to suit calcium batteries for complete and proper charging. This charge mode is best suited to Calcium batteries that have been deeply discharged and require an equalisation charge to restore a full electrolyte reading.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Pro-Charge chargers are designed for indoor, out of weather use only. Ensure that both charger and battery are in a well-ventilated space during charging. The battery charger includes optional side wings for easy mounting. If permanently fixed, attach side wings to the base of the charger using the supplied screws as illustrated .
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LED CHARGE INDICATORS These battery chargers include coloured LEDs that illuminate various signals to indicate different stages of charging. LED Signals: PC400 & PC800 LED SIGNAL & STAGES OF CHARGING Rejuvenation Soft Start Bulk Charge Absorption Equalisation Analysis Float Bulk...
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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Prior to charging the battery, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level (not required on sealed & maintenance free batteries). The electrolyte should be 6mm (1/4”) above the battery’s plates. If low, top up with distilled water to the correct level and refit the vent caps.
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STEP 2B – BATTERY IN VEHICLE Determine if the vehicle is Positively (+) or Negatively (-) earthed. Negatively earthed vehicles have a cable (usually black) from the Negative battery terminal to the vehicle’s chassis. Negatively earthed (most vehicles) Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from the fuel line or moving parts.
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You will need 2 x ring terminals, an inline fuse holder and a fuse with the following ratings. (See below) PC400 = 7.5 Amp fuse PC800 = 10 Amp fuse PC1600 = 30 Amp fuse PC2100 = 30 Amp fuse Connection: 1.
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STEP 3 – CONNECT TO 240V MAINS POWER Connect the battery charger to the 240V mains powered socket and turn on the mains power. STEP 4 – SET CHARGE RATE The charge rate should be set according to the size of the battery. To set, press the CHARGE RATE button repeatedly until desired setting is displayed.
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STEP 7 – DISCONNECTION Ensure the 240V mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected from the 240V mains power. Battery out of vehicle Remove the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the battery. Remove the RED lead (battery clip) from battery. Battery in vehicle Remove the chassis connection.
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FAULTS & ERRORS There are 6 possible error signals that may be displayed. These are explained in the following table: Fault Bulk Full Rejuv (Red LCD) (Blue LED) (Green LED) (Amber LED) Fault Remedy Solid On Flashing Battery Initiate Rejuvenation problem has mode.
This can occur if a small amount of power is used for a long time, for example a map reading light is left on for a week or more. Projecta 6 Stage chargers are designed to charge from as little as little as 3.0 Volts.
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Do you have a question about the PC400 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Can the PC 400 charge a Lithuim battery
No, the Projecta PC400 is suitable for GEL, AGM, Flooded, and Calcium Lead Acid batteries. There is no mention of compatibility with lithium batteries.
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