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read the vehicle handbook to check for any specific battery charging information.
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle and move it to a safe, dry, level area for charging. If the battery can not be removed from the vehicle
refer to manufacturer's handbook.
check the electrolyte fluid level in the battery is above the plates. If not, add distilled water to cover them by 5-10mm. Do not touch the
battery fluid as it is corrosive.
clean the charger clamps and battery terminals, removing any oxidation before connecting the charger to the battery.
Ensure that the correct polarity clamp is attached to the correct terminal of the battery. PosItIVE is indicated by (+) and may be red,
nEGAtIVE is indicated by (-) and may be black.
If there are no identifiable symbols, you can distinguish the nEGAtIVE battery terminal as the one which is connected from the battery
directly to the vehicle body.
remove the battery electrolyte cover or caps to allow the gases produced by charging to escape.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
Do not attempt to charge a non-rechargeable battery.
Do not use the charger for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
Do not allow untrained persons to operate the charger.
Do not allow the charger terminal clamps to touch each other when the power is on or the charger fuse will blow. remember that gases
are produced which may ignite if sparks occur.
Do not place the charger inside the vehicle. remove the battery to a safe distance for charging.
Do not get the charger wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
Do not operate the charger if it is damaged.
Do not attempt to open or modify the charger.
When not in use, unplug from the mains power supply and store in a safe, dry, child proof area.
WARNING! Be vigilant and cautious during battery charging as the electrolyte is highly corrosive and the gases emitted are flammable and
harmful to health.
2.
SPEcIFIcATIONS
SUPERBOOST MODEL
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V . . . . . . . . . 12V/24V . . . . . . . . . 12V/24V . . . . . . . . . 12V/24V
12V charge Peak (En) . . . . . . . . . . 21A (14A) . . . . . . . .40A (20A) . . . . . . . . 40A (20A) . . . . . . . . 45A (30A)
24V charge Peak (En) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . .40A (20A) . . . . . . . . 40A (20A) . . . . . . . . 45A (30A)
12V start Peak (En) . . . . . . . . . . . 140A (80A) . . . . . . 160A (110A) . . . . . . 180A (120A) . . . . . . 200A (180A)
24V start Peak (En) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . 160A (110A) . . . . . . 180A (120A) . . . . . . 200A (180A)
Input, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5A . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5A . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5A . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5A
Input, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5A . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A
fuse ref.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/802309 10pcs . 120/802260 20pcs . 120/802260 20pcs . 120/802259 20pcs
3.
chARgINg INSTRUcTIONS
3.1.
Preparation
It is important to correctly prepare for charging, ensuring that you follow section 1 safety regulations carefully. check that the capacity
of the battery is compatible with the charger output.
3.1.1. follow any vehicle manufacturer's instructions regarding battery charging. note special instructions for in-vehicle charging.
3.1.2. check the battery to ensure that the nEGAtIVE and PosItIVE terminals are clearly identifiable before removing the battery from the vehicle.
3.1.3. subject to 3.1.1. above, disconnect and remove the battery from the vehicle and place in an appropriate safe area ready for charging.
3.1.4. remove the battery electrolyte cover or caps to allow the gases produced by charging to escape.
3.1.5. check that the electrolyte is covering the plates inside. If not, add distilled water so that the plates are covered by 5-10mm.
3.1.6. the correct charging status of the battery may be determined by use of a hydrometer which will measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
the following figures (kg/ltr) apply at 20°c: 1.28 = Fully charged, 1.21 = half charged, 1.14 = Fully discharged.
WARNING! Be cautious and vigilant as the electrolyte is a highly corrosive acid.
3.2.
connecting the charger to the battery
Ensure that the battery charger is unplugged from the mains power supply before connecting the clamps to the battery.
3.2.1. for chargers with dual voltage output set the charger voltage to match that of the battery voltage (i.e. 12 or 24 volts) by connecting the
positive (red) clamp lead to either the 12 volt output terminal or the 24 volt output terminal as appropriate.
3.2.2. set the mode switch to "charge", indicated by the battery symbol.
3.2.3. set the rate of charge to that required by using the charge level switches as shown in fig. 1 or fig. 2. Please note that on the superboost 200
the MIn & MAX switch relates to charge levels only. When the charge level is set to MAX the switch marked 1 & 2 is over-ridden.
3.2.4. check that the charger clamps and battery terminals are clean and free from oxidation.
3.2.5. connect the PosItIVE (red or +) lead to the PosItIVE (+) terminal on the battery and the nEGAtIVE (Black or -) lead to the nEGAtIVE (-)
terminal on the battery.
fig. 1
140.V3
160.V4
Original Language Version
180.V4
200.V3
suPErBoost140.V3, 160.V4, 180.V4, 200.V3
fig. 2
Issue: 3 - 08/03/10
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