Safety Warning And Notes; Exposure To Liquids; Connecting The Charger To The Battery; Proceeding To Charge - TecMate OptiMate 4 Instructions For Use Manual

AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES. AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES.
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision. by children without supervision.

SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:

SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES:
AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and
eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts are eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Check that the battery posts are
not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a copper wire brush; if greasy
or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent. or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent.
are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced are in good, undamaged condition. If the input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced
without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid without delay by the manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid
danger. danger.
Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage. Protect your charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage.
Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger
from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal
orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the
enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface. enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.

EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS:

EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS:
casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by casing from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by
minimizing such exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic minimizing such exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic
components, connectors or plugs, is not covered by warranty. components, connectors or plugs, is not covered by warranty.

CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY

CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
1. 1.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be 2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be
safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following safely and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following
First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then
order: order:
connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and
fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence. fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the 3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the
battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the
connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important. connections are firm and secure. Good contact is important.
4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before 4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before
connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or connecting the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or
cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the
outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white
matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the
battery professionally assessed. battery professionally assessed.
5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer's safety and operational instructions 5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer's safety and operational instructions
carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions. carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.

PROCEEDING TO CHARGE:

PROCEEDING TO CHARGE:
DUAL PROGRAM: DUAL PROGRAM:
OptiMate 4 is equiped with two charging programs. Only one program can operate at a time. Selected models OptiMate 4 is equiped with two charging programs. Only one program can operate at a time. Selected models
of OptiMate 4 will be delivered with program 1 (STANDARD) or program 2 (CAN-bus) set as default. of OptiMate 4 will be delivered with program 1 (STANDARD) or program 2 (CAN-bus) set as default.
Program 1 (STANDARD) is the normal charging program for direct connection to a battery in any condition. All program features are Program 1 (STANDARD) is the normal charging program for direct connection to a battery in any condition. All program features are
active, including Standard, TURBO and PULSE desulfation mode. active, including Standard, TURBO and PULSE desulfation mode.
Program 2 (CAN-bus) automatically activates a 12V outlet on vehicles fitted with CAN-bus, to charge, test and maintain the battery Program 2 (CAN-bus) automatically activates a 12V outlet on vehicles fitted with CAN-bus, to charge, test and maintain the battery
when the vehicle is in storage. The standard and high voltage TURBO desulfation mode are de-activated. The low voltage PULSE when the vehicle is in storage. The standard and high voltage TURBO desulfation mode are de-activated. The low voltage PULSE
desulfation mode remains active, to recover a discharged battery that remains connected to vehicle wiring. desulfation mode remains active, to recover a discharged battery that remains connected to vehicle wiring.
Program 2 can also be used to directly charge and maintain a battery in or out the vehicle, but cannot recover a sulfated battery. To Program 2 can also be used to directly charge and maintain a battery in or out the vehicle, but cannot recover a sulfated battery. To
recover a sulfated battery select program 1 and follow instructions under VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES. recover a sulfated battery select program 1 and follow instructions under VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES.
Program indication when not connected to a 12V outlet or battery. Program indication when not connected to a 12V outlet or battery.
STANDARD – only the power LED#1 remains on. STANDARD – only the power LED#1 remains on.
Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries. Disconnect Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near batteries. Disconnect
Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors
This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the
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