ANSMANN ALCT 24-2 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions Operating Instructions
GB Automatic Charger Automatic Charger
ALCT 24-2 ALCT 24-2
Use of the charger
Automatic charger for 24V lead-acid batteries with a capacity between 2
– 40 Ah
Features
Suitable for all 24V lead-acid batteries of 2 - 40Ah
Electronic protection against reverse polarity
Electronic protection against overloading
Electronic protection against short-circuit
2 stage charger (see charging
Suitable for stand-by and parallel operation (buffering of the lead-acid
batteries when a consumer electrical appliance is connected)
Automatic recharge - trickle charge
Suitable for worldwide use (100-240V AC)
Includes 2 connecting cables for lead-acid battery (crocodile clips
for battery terminals and push-on connectors for spade terminals)
Indicators
The LED signals the following status:
LED lights red: ready for use
LED lights orange: charging process
LED lights green: battery fully charged / trickle charge
Attention
Charge only rechargeable lead-acid batteries; other types or
non-rechargeable batteries could cause an explosion!
Operation
Contact the 24b V lead-acid battery with the correct polarity by using the
enclosed adaptor and then connect to the mains.
diagram)
Battery terminal: Connect the crocodile adaptor cable to the
charging plug of the unit. Connect the black clip to the negative
terminal (-) and the red clip to the positive terminal (+).
Spade terminal: Connect the adaptor cable to the charging plug of
the unit. Connect the push-on connectors with the correct polarity to
the lead-acid battery. Fit the black connector to the negative spade
(-) and the red connector to the positive (+) spade. As soon as the
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mains is turned on the charger starts the charging process. The LED
lights orange and indicates the charging process. After completion of
the fast charging, the LED lights green. The battery is buffered
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continuously with floating charge current. The battery is fully charged
and can be removed from the charger after disconnecting from the
mains.
Stand-by and parallel operation
When a consumer electrical appliance is connected and the voltage
of the battery goes down, the charger automatically starts to
recharge the battery.
Warning
When charging lead-acid batteries explosive gases
can be produced. Please ensure sufficient ventilation
and avoid open fire or sparks.
Always disconnect the mains BEFORE connecting or disconnecting
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the charger from the battery. (To avoid sparks).
Maintenance
To clean the charger disconnect it from the mains and use only a dry
cloth. Do not plug in the charger if there are signs of damage to the
housing or power cable. In case of a defect please return to an
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authorized dealer.
Safety measures
For indoor use only. In order to avoid the risk of fire and/or
electric shock, the unit must be protected against high
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humidity and water. Do not attempt to open the charger.
Specification
Prim: 100-240V AC / 50-60Hz
Sec: Step 1: 29.4 V
Step 2: 27.6 V
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