SKC AirChek 3000 Operating Instructions

223-240A Single fast charger for AirChek 3000 pumps
Please read these instructions before using the charger!

Specifications

Model Input
223-240A 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

Introduction

The SKC Ltd single fast charger provides intelligent fast charging of AirChek 3000
pump battery packs in up to 3 hours (depending on initial charge state). Battery
pack full charge is detected based on the battery pack voltage and battery pack cell
temperature. After full charging the charger automatically switches to a trickle charge
rate to prevent overcharging.
The charger is supplied with four inter-changeable electrical supply input plugs suitable
for use in the United Kingdom, Europe, USA / Canada and Australia / New Zealand.

Warnings

This charger is designed for use specifically with SKC AirChek 3000 pumps and is not
intended for use with any other SKC or non-SKC products.
This charger must not be used to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
This charger is for indoor use only, with enclosure rating of IP40, and must therefore
be protected against exposure to moisture.
Operating temperature range - 0°C to +40°C, 95% RH non-condensing.
Use of a non-SKC charger to charge SKC pump battery packs may cause damage to
the battery pack and / or pump and will void the battery pack and / or pump warranty,
also the intrinsic safety rating of the pump may be invalidated.

Charger Operation

1. Select the correct electrical supply input plug for your region and fit it to the
charger.
2. Plug the charger into an electrical supply socket and switch on the electrical
supply. The charger LED indicator will illuminate yellow continuously to indicate
that it is in standby mode.
3. Plug the charger output connector into the charging socket on the battery pack.
The charger LED indicator will slowly flash yellow to indicate that the charger is in
its pre-charge phase.
4. During the pre-charge phase the charger checks the battery pack voltage and
temperature. If the temperature is above 50°C the charger goes into standby
waiting phase, with the LED indicator alternating yellow/green, until the battery
temperature drops below 45°C. If the temperature is below 0°C the charger
AirChek 3000 Single Fast Charger
Output Battery Pack Specification
800mA NiMH 4cell 4.8V 2.0Ah
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Operating Instructions