Summary of Contents for matson Battery Rescue BR16.0
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WARNING • Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and sparks. Ensure area is well ventilated. • Before charging ensure you have read the instruction manual in full. • This appliance is for USE INDOORS. Do not expose to rain or excessive dust. • For charging 12 volt batteries only. • Disconnect from 240Volt supply before making or disconnecting connections to the battery. • This appliance requires an earthed 240Volt mains supply. • This appliance is not for use with non-rechargable batteries. • Never charge a frozen battery. • In the event of the AC cord becoming damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electrician. • Corrosive gasses may escape during the charging process, ensure charger is placed well away from battery. • This appliance is intended for use by responsible persons and should not be operated by children. • Always check battery manufacturers specifications on charge rates and voltage prior to charging.
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FEATURES: 3 Stage Automatic Charging The Matson Battery Rescue charger is designed to effectively charge most automotive, industrial and deep cycle batteries. Manufactured to the latest design parameters and high quality levels the Battery Rescue is ideal for maintaining infrequently used batteries and batteries that have been highly discharged. • Solid aluminium housing • Micro-chip monitoring and control • Polarity protection. Prevents output leads from sparking due to reverse connection or short circuit • Over charge protection • Over temperature protection • Overload protection • Permanent mount application...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BR16.0 Model Charging Stage 3 Stage Input. 240VAC, 50Hz Output Voltage 12 Volt DC Output Current 6, 10 or 16 Amp selectable Min. Start Voltage 0 Volt Charge Control Soft Start Boost Charge Rates Lead Acid:14.7V Calcium: 15.6V GEL/Lithium: 14.3V Absorption Analysis / Fault Find...
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS • Check Liquid level in battery. Before attempting to charge the battery remove vent caps and check liquid level (not required for sealed lead acid and maintenance free batteries). Top up with distilled water if needed and replace vent caps. • Charging a battery not in a vehicle: Ensure 240Volt power supply is OFF Connection black (negative) charging clamp to negative battery post. Connection red (positive) charging clamp to positive battery post. Turn on 240Volt power source. • Charging a battery in a vehicle: Ensure 240Volt power supply is OFF. Position input cable and output cable away from risk ie: fans, bonnet or door. Most vehicles in Australia are negative earth (black cable to chassis of vehicle). In this case connect red (positive) charge clamp to positive terminal of battery. Connect black (negative) charge clamp to chassis of vehicle away from any moving parts. Turn on 240Volt power source.
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Matson Group - Warranty Against Defects Procedure Matson Group Pty Ltd 100 Links Rd, St Marys, NSW 2760 Phone: 02 98333444 Email: sales@matson.com.au www.matson.com.au Warranty Matson warrants its products to be free of defects for reasonable consumer use for a period of 12 months. Matson will repair or replace the warranted product and it will return the repaired products under warranty to the consumer at Matson’s cost. To make a claim under this warranty, the consumer must: • advise Matson of the defect as soon as it becomes apparent within 12 months of the purchase date and obtain a return authority by phoning Matson on the above number. • provide satisfactory proof of purchase; and • send the faulty item to the address supplied above. Exclusions from Warranty This warranty does not apply to products where: • there is evidence of Improper maintenance or abuse to the products;...
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• any increased costs or expenses; • any loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts or anticipated savings; • any loss or expense resulting from a claim by a third party; or • any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any nature whatsoever caused by Matson’s failure in complying with its obligations. MATSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INTENDED FOR THE MATSON PRODUCT In the following paragraph, “Our” means Matson and “You” means the customer: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Please Note: • Should you experience any warranty related issues with this charger please call Matson Warranty Department on (02) 9833 3444 between the hours of 8am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. • Our Warranty Department will issue instructions so please contact them before returning the charger.
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