Clarke AC80 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Clarke AC80 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL NO: AC80
PART NO: 6266315
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0515

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO: AC80 PART NO: 6266315 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0515...
  • 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...
  • 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 • Ensure the battery posts and battery clamps are perfectly clean before use. • 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.
  • 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. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. 2. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the correct replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code). 3. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local dealer or most electrical stockists.
  • Page 7: Using The Charger

    USING THE CHARGER This model is a fully automatic charger (will shut off when fully charged) for any type of battery up to a capacity of 15-120AH. This charger will not charge a totally flat battery, the battery must be able to supply a minimum of 3 Volts before charging will commence.
  • Page 8: Connect The Charger To The Battery

    CONNECT THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY 1. Connect the red battery clamp to the positive (+ve) battery terminal. 2. Connect the black clamp to the negative (-ve) terminal. • Make sure that both connections are secure and NOT touching each other. 3.
  • 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 AC80 Input Voltage 230V @ ~50Hz Battery Voltage: Rated charging current: 2.5A (Trickle), (DC) 5.6A (Fast) IP Rating: IP20 Minimum battery size: 15 (Ah/CCA) (Ah/CCA) Maximum battery size: 120 (Ah/CCA) (Ah/CCA) Operating Temperature -10 to 45°C Range: (°C)
  • 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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