Projecta WORKSHOP HDBC21 Manual page 3

CHARGING & ENGINE START INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Prior to charging the battery, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level. (Not required on sealed &
maintenance free batteries). The electrolyte should be 6mm (1/4") above the battery's plates. If low, top up the
electrolyte with distilled water to the correct level and refit the vent caps.
STEP 2 – SET BATTERY VOLTAGE (HDBC33 only)
The positive DC charging lead is fitted with a ring terminal. To select or change the battery voltage, connect
the positive DC charging lead to the terminal labelled +12V or +24V as required. Always ensure the terminal
is firmly secured by tightening the plastic knob by hand.
STEP 3 – CONNECT TO BATTERY
There are two options for connecting to battery.
Step 3A – Connecting to a battery that is out of the vehicle
Step 3B – Connecting to a battery fitted to a vehicle
STEP 3A – BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery post.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery post.
RED BLACK
STEP 3B – BATTERY IN VEHICLE
Determine if the vehicle is Positively (+) or Negatively (-) earthed. Negatively earthed vehicles have a cable
(usually black) from the Negative battery terminal to the vehicle's chassis.
Negatively earthed (Most Vehicles)
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle's chassis away from the fuel line or
moving parts.
RED
FUSE
T4A
WORKSHOP 1400
12 VOLT 14 AMP BATTERY CHARGER WITH ENGINE START
FUSE 2 x 30A
Connection out of vehicle
FUSE 2 x 30A
BLACK
Connection in vehicle (negatively earthed)
CHARGE
NORM ON
ENGINE BOOST OFF
START
FUSE
CHARGE
NORM
T4A
ENGINE BOOST
START
WORKSHOP 1400
12 VOLT 14 AMP BATTERY CHARGER WITH ENGINE START
ON
OFF
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