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Projecta HDBC45 Manual

12/24v 30a automatic/manual workshop battery charger
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12/24V 30A AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
WORKSHOP
BATTERY CHARGER
P/No. HDBC45

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  • Page 1 12/24V 30A AUTOMATIC/MANUAL WORKSHOP BATTERY CHARGER P/No. HDBC45...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging. • Before charging, read the instructions. • For indoor use. Do not expose to rain. •...
  • Page 3 FEATURES AUTOMATIC CHARGING Automatic 3 stage charging delivers a complete and thorough charge giving your batteries longer life & better performance. Once the battery is fully charged, the battery charger will continue to monitor the battery without the risk of over charging. MANUAL CHARGING The charger in this mode will continue to charge the battery until the charger is turned off and requires the user to monitor the voltage level of the battery.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS P/No. HDBC45 TYPE Automatic and Manual INPUT 240V, 50Hz, 1000W OUTPUT 1–30A at 12V 1–30A at 24V ENGINE START 3 sec on, 2 min off 180A at 6V 180A at 12V MINIMUM START 0.0V VOLTAGE BACK DRAIN 7.3mA 13.6mA...

  • Page 5: Battery Charger Assembly

    BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY Your HDBC45 is shipped with the following parts which require assembly to the main body of the battery charger unit: • 1 x Battery Charger Handle • 4 x 50mm Screws • 1 x Bottom Stabiliser Stop •...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLING CHARGING LEADS TO BATTERY CLAMPS The HDBC45 battery charger is shipped with the battery clamps disconnected from the positive & negative charging leads. IMPORTANT: • The negative (Black) battery clamp must be connected to the charging lead connected to the unit.

  • Page 7: Charging Instructions

    CHARGING 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.
  • Page 8 ON. STEP 4 – TEST FUNCTION The HDBC45 features a test function which displays the charge level of the battery being recharged. Press the ‘TEST, MAN, AUTO’ button on the top panel of the unit until the LED positioned next to the word ‘TEST’...
  • Page 9 STEP 6 – CHARGING/SET CHARGE CONTROL AUTO Press the ‘TEST, MAN, AUTO’ button on the top panel of the unit until the LED positioned next to the word ‘AUTO’ illuminates. When the battery is fully charged the LED screen on the top of the unit will display the message ‘END’. When charging in ‘AUTO’...
  • Page 10 STEP 8 – DISCONNECTION. Ensure the power selection switch is set to the ‘OFF’ position and disconnect from the 240V supply. Battery out of vehicle Remove the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the battery. Remove the RED lead (battery clip) from the battery. Battery in vehicle Remove the chassis connection.
  • Page 11 STEP 4 – SET BATTERY VOLTAGE Set the battery charger to either 12V or 24V depending on what battery voltage you are charging. For 24V vehicles the batteries can be charged together, however it is recommended to charge the two 12V batteries separately. STEP 5 –...
  • Page 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER STATUS SCREEN DISPLAY REMEDY Test Mode – Very Flat Battery Recharge Battery or Sulphated Battery Test Mode – Flat Battery Recharge Battery Test Mode – Half Charged Battery Recharge Battery Test Mode – Battery Fully Charged Battery is ready for use Engine Start Mode No Action Required...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Output Fuse Positive Battery Clamp Negative Battery Clamp Trolley Wheels Bottom Stabiliser Stop 240V Mains Power Cord On/Off Switch L.E.D Screen Volt/Amp Button Charge Engine Start Switch Test/Man/Auto Selection Button 12V/24V Button 12V/24V Terminals...

  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. How do I know if the battery is fully charged? A. The LED screen will display the message ‘END’. Alternatively use a Battery Hydrometer (Projecta Part No. BH100). A reading of 1.250 or more in each cell indicates a fully charged battery.
  • Page 15 Q. What are Volts and Amps? VOLTS The term voltage refers to the electrical force or electric potential to do work between two terminals or a good analogy is water pressure in a pipe. For example a battery has 12 Volts between the positive and negative terminals. AMPS The term AMPS is the unit of measure used for current.

  • Page 16: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd (“BWI”) of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic., telephone (03) 9730 6000, fax (03) 9730 6050, warrants that all products described in its current catalogue will under normal use and service be free of failures in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase by the customer as marked on the invoice.

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