Clarke WIBC250 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Clarke WIBC250 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER-STARTER
MODEL NO: WIBC250
PART NO: 6261525
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
DL0921

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  • Page 1 INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER-STARTER MODEL NO: WIBC250 PART NO: 6261525 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0921...
  • Page 2: Environmental Recycling Policy

    Battery Charger will give you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS Wear Eye Protection Wear Protective Clothing Wear Protective Gloves WEEE Directive Indoor Use Only Class 1 Appliance Warning: Battery Warning: Risk of Charging Electrical Shock Explosive Gases: Not suitable for use with Prevent flames & sparks Li-Ion or Li-Poly batteries and provide ventilation during charging Parts &...
  • Page 4: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. WARNING: A 13 AMP (BS1363) PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Connect the three core mains cable to a suitable industrial supply isolator, or heavy duty plug meeting the requirements of BS EN 60309. This charger must be connected to a supply having a rated capacity of greater than 16 Amps.
  • Page 5 WIBC250 OVERVIEW 1 Handle Positive (Red) Lead 2 Display & Control Panel Positive Lead Terminal +24V 3 Cable Rack Positive Lead Terminal +12V 4 Negative (BLACK) Lead Fuse Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number WIBC250 Dimensions (D x W x H) 300mm x 300mm x 850mm Weight 17.90kg IP Rating IP20 Suitable Battery Type 12V & 24V WET, MF, EFB, STD, GEL & AGM Min. Charging Battery Size 4 Ah Max. Charging Battery Size 550 Ah Operating Temp.
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING LEADS TO AVOID SPARKING AS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY CHARGING PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWAYS use in well ventilated area.
  • Page 8 Have it checked and repaired if damaged. 20. NEVER attempt any repairs yourself. If you have a problem with your charger contact your local CLARKE dealer or contact service@clarkeinternational.com 21. When charging is complete, ensure that the vehicle battery leads are secured to the proper terminals which should be clean, and lightly smeared with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 9: Display And Control Panel

    DISPLAY & CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY BUTTON Press the DISPLAY button until the following LED is lit: 1. VOLTAGE (V) - When the charger is NOT charging a battery, the digital display will show the battery voltage. 2. BATTERY (%) - When in charging, the digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger s battery clamps.
  • Page 10: General Preparation

    GENERAL PREPARATION CHARGER LOCATION 1. Place the charger as far away from the car battery as possible. 2. DO NOT let battery acid drip on anything when reading specific gravity or when topping up the battery. 3. DO NOT operate the charger in an enclosed space, such as inside the vehicle.
  • Page 11 • For positive earth vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead and clamp from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE terminal on the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) lead and clamp to the vehicle frame or engine block away from the battery. •...
  • Page 12: Charging Steps

    CHARGING STEPS 1. ANALYSING 1: Checks if battery is connected with the charger. 2. DESULPHATION: Pulsing charging to remove sulphate. 3. SOFT START: Charges with gradually increasing charging current. 4. CONTROLLED CURRENT CHARGE: Adjusts the charging current intelligently. 5. ANALYSING 2: Tests if the battery can absorb charge. 6.
  • Page 13 STARTING A CAR - BOOST The battery charger can be used to start a car if the battery is low. Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery. Wear eye protection and protective clothing. The procedures are as follows: WARNING: USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE WITHOUT A BATTERY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE WILL DAMAGE THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
  • Page 14: Repair Function

    REPAIR FUNCTION Press the FUNCTION button until the REPAIR LED is lit to enter this mode (digital display shows REPAIR-ON). It is an advanced battery recovery mode for repairing old, idle, stratified or sulfated batteries. Not all batteries can be recovered.
  • Page 15: Charging Time Duration

    CHARGING TIME DURATION Different battery capacity, residual voltage and charging current will all affect charging time. The following table is for guidance in the case of a fully discharged battery. Battery Approx. Time to Charge Size - Ah 33mins 33mins 8.5h 8.5h 111h...
  • Page 16: Replacing The Fuse

    FUSES 1. The starter/charger is equipped with a safety fuse which will protect the unit under the following circumstances: • Overload - too high a current to the battery. • Short Circuit - clamps touch or cross connection to battery. •...
  • Page 17 MAINTANENCE This charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or tool, a few common sense rules will prolong the life of the battery charger. WARNING: ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS ISOLATED FROM ITS POWER SUPPLY AND ANY BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
  • Page 18 WIBC250 PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 19 WIBC250 PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Front Cover Rectifier Bridge Upper Cover Fuse Posts Bottom Cover 12V Positive Cable Joint (Showing Positive Cable Attached) Base Plate 24V Positive Cable Joint Main PCB Radiator Power Cable Control PCB Negative Cable & Clamp...
  • Page 20: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES 1. E01 Display + ERROR LED lit: Reverse connection 2. E02 Display + ERROR LED lit: Temperature in charger is too high 3. E03 Display + ERROR LED lit: The battery cannot store electric charge (dead battery) 4. E04 Display + ERROR LED lit: No battery connected/battery voltage is lower than 1 volt (dead battery) 5.
  • Page 21 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 22: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 23: Associated Products

    ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS 10 Tonne Body Repair Car Creeper - CMC40 1 Tonne Folding Kit - CS10BRK Workshop Crane - CFC100 •10 tonne hydraulic •Integral parts and tool •Lifting capacity of pump, ram & hose. storage 250kg to 1000kg in 4 stages •Housed in a tough •Padded oil resistant...

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