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- Page 1 BATTERY BOOSTER/CHARGER MODEL NO: DIGICAR 900 PART NO: 6261205 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0715...
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Page 2: Environmental Recycling Policy
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery booster / charger which is suitable for charging and boosting 12 + 24 Volt batteries 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 yourself and that of others around you, but will also ensure that the Battery Charger will give you long and satisfactory service. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: BECAUSE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY CHARGING, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SWITCH OFF FIRST TO AVOID SPARKING, WHICH CAN OCCUR WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING LIVE LEADS. WARNING: CERTAIN TYPES OF SEALED OR MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERIES NEED EXTRA CARE WHEN CHARGING. -
Page 4: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. Connect the three core mains lead to a suitable industrial supply isolator, or heavy duty plug. These chargers must be connected to a supply having a rated capacity of greater than 13 Amps. WARNING: A 13 Amp (BS1363) plug is not suitable. - Page 5 ASSEMBLY FITTING THE WHEELS 1. Use the two bolts supplied to fit the front foot to the base as shown. 2. Fit one of the circlips to the axle as shown. 3. Slide the axle through the wheel (from the outside) 4.
- Page 6 NOTES ON CHARGING PROCEDURE WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. LOCATION • Use the battery charger only and exclusively indoors; • The premises must be well-ventilated; • The premises must be dry and dust-free; • The air vents should be free of obstructions; •...
- Page 7 CHARGING MORE THAN ONE BATTERY AT THE SAME TIME WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WITH DIFFERENT CAPACITIES OR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME. If it is necessary to charge more than one battery at the same time, they can be connected in series or in parallel.
- Page 8 OVERVIEW ON/OFF Switch Green LED Lights up when the battery charger is connected to the mains supply Yellow LED Lights up when the Overtemperature protection activates Battery Type Selector Pb/Gel, Ca/Ca or AGM Charge Process Selector Automatic or Floating Charge Current / Charge time selector Charge Current / Time adjustment knob Charge Start / Stop button Boost Start / Stop button...
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Page 9: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING NOTE: The charging process only activates if the battery connected has a minimum voltage of 7.5V For 12V batteries: 18V For 24V batteries. If the voltages are lower then this or if you want to charge a fully discarged battery or, See “FORCED CHARGING”... - Page 10 FLOATING: • This mode will perform a full charge (at the set current) until the set time has elapsed. • The charging current will decrease to a lower fixed current. A buzzer will signal the transition from full charge to floating charge. SELECT THE CHARGE CURRENT 5.
- Page 11 11. Connect the clamp on the black cable to the negative terminal of the battery. • If all connections are correct, the top display will show the battery voltage and the charge status of the battery (expressed in %. 99% means that the battery is full).
- Page 12 FORCED CHARGING Use forced charging if the battery voltage is below7.5V For 12V batteries or 18V For 24V batteries. WARNING: WHEN YOU FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE BELOW, CERTAIN SAFETY CHECKS ARE DISABLED (CHECK FOR SHORT-CIRCUITED BATTERY AND CORRECT CONNECTION). PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE POLARITY OF THE CONNECTIONS AND THE BATTERY VOLTAGE.
- Page 13 OPERATION AS BOOST STARTER This battery charger is equipped with a boosting system that will let you start your car without damaging the electronics on board your vehicle. WARNING: BOOST STARTS MUST BE PERFORMED WHEN THE BATTERY IS STILL MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT IS SUGGESTED TO PERFORM A NORMAL CHARGE AT THE MAXIMUM CURRENT FOR 10/15 MINUTES BEFORE YOU TRY TO BOOST YOUR CAR.
- Page 14 6. Push the boost start/stop button (9) and then try to start the car. • The battery charger will start to supply energy to the battery. • If the boost is not successful, wait a few minutes and try again. •...
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Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 230V @ 50-60Hz Input Power 1800W Output Voltages (Battery Voltages) 12V, 24V Max charging current 50 A Charging current according to EN norms 40 A Max boosting current 550 A Boosting current with 1V/cell 380 A Max battery size to be charged in 15 hours 750 Ah Product Dimensions 320 x 487 x 745 mm... -
Page 16: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 17: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 18 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER FRONT FRAME EM21690657 FRONT PANEL LABEL EM77650259 INSERT EM21690658 LABEL EM77650260 CONTROL PANEL EM33710589 9005 FEMALE DINSE PLUG EM22100002 SWITCH EM22205009 RECTIFIER EM22400130 PROBE EM26075013 300A FUSE EM22220011 LEFT SIDE PANEL EM33705669 3020 BLACK CHARGING CABLE EM43200072 FUSE BOX COVER EM21690110...
- Page 19 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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