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- Page 1 LEAD ACID BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO: LA4 & LA6 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1214...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger. Please read this manual thoroughly, before attempting to operate, and carefully follow all instructions given. It is vitally important that ALL precautions are taken, as specified, which will not only provide protection for...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
‘Specifications’. • Do not operate the charger if any of the cables are damaged. Consult your Clarke dealer for repair or replacement of the parts. • Do not operate the charger if the case is damaged. - Page 4 • Disconnect from the mains power supply before making or breaking connections to the battery. • Make sure the battery is topped up with distilled water, (where applicable), to its proper level, before connecting the charger. • Unscrew the battery filler caps fully, (where applicable), and leave them loose for the duration of charge, to ensure that gases are allowed to escape.
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Page 5: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED This appliance is fitted with a 13 amp, BS 1363 plug which should be connected to a standard 230 VAC (50Hz) electrical supply. If the plug is replaced, the replacement must be to the same specification and wired in accordance with the following code: Blue - Neutral Brown - Live... -
Page 6: Fuse Replacement
1. The discarded plug must be thrown away as there is a danger of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into a socket outlet. 2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. 3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the correct replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code). -
Page 7: Using The Charger
USING THE CHARGER Ensure the battery to be charged is rated at 12V and that it is not damaged or in an overly discharged state, otherwise it may draw too much current from the charger and damage may result. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE If the battery is still in the vehicle, ensure the battery terminals are disconnected from the vehicles electrical system. -
Page 8: When Charging Is Complete
WHEN CHARGING IS COMPLETE 5. When charging is complete (charger display needle goes fully to the left), set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. • Damage to the battery could occur should the charger be left connected for a prolonged period. 6. -
Page 9: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES Whenever a fault condition exists, the circuitry automatically disengages the normal operation of the charger. THERMAL OVERLOAD The thermal overload protector provides a safeguard against an excessively large charging current being drawn by the battery for prolonged periods. SHORT CIRCUIT The charger is fully protected against short circuits, i.e. -
Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Input Voltage 230V @ ~50Hz Battery Voltage: 12 V IP Rating: IP20 Minimum battery 10Ah 12Ah size: (Ah/CCA) Maximum battery 60Ah size: (Ah/CCA) 60Ah Operating -10 to 45°C Temperature Range: (°C) Compatible Lead acid only battery types: Dimensions 95 x 172 x 177 mm 97 x 170 x 177 mm (D x W x H) -
Page 11: Environmental Recycling Policy
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
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