akkuteam VAS 5901A Operating Instructions Manual page 28

Test alternator 11. Charger displays alternator test result.
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12. To finish the test, disconnect from battery/connect charger to mains supply to begin
Charging
General remarks
Charge battery To start charging, proceed as follows:
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Conservation The charger changes over automatically to conservation charging once the battery is
charging fully charged. The charger continuously displays the fully charged symbol (4 bars).
Charging a deep- If there is nothing on the charger display during test mode, the battery is in deep dischar-
discharge battery ge. The charger charges deep-discharge batteries by gentle pulses over a long period.
Disconnect battery from vehicle power supply/consumers before charging.
Important! Only reconnect the battery to the vehicle power supply after:
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Alternator voltage
Alternator voltage
O.K.
O.K. Possible
problems on short
journeys/in winter
charging.
WARNING! Risk of explosion from short circuits and arcs. Before connecting
to/disconnecting from battery, disconnect charger from mains supply. During
operation, check that charging terminals and battery poles are properly con-
nected.
CAUTION! Risk of damage when attempting to charge a faulty battery. Before
charging, ensure that the battery to be charged is fully functional.
Switch off engine and ignition, shed all loads
Set selector switch to correct position
Establish connection to battery
Charger displays battery open circuit voltage
Connect charger to mains supply
Charger starts to charge
Charger displays current charge level as sequence of bars
0%
the battery has been charging for at least one hour
the battery is at least 50% charged (2 bars)
Alternator voltage
too low. Have
alternator checked
in workshop
20% 50%
4
Alternator voltage
too high. Have
alternator checked
in workshop
80% 100%