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- Page 1 HEAVY DUTY BATTERY HEAVY DUTY BATTERY BOOSTERS / CHARGERS BOOSTERS / CHARGERS MODEL Nos. BC185N & BC200N OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS © 0514...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger. These units are suitable for charging and boosting 12 Volt lead acid batteries. Model BC200N is also capable of charging 24 Volt batteries. Before attempting to operate the unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow all directions carefully. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT WARNING : Some electronic equipment can be damaged by boost charging or use of start facility. Check your vehicle handbook before using your Start ’N’ Charge. If in doubt consult the vehicle manufacturer. Nevertheless, you should not operate this equipment unless you are fully conversant with vehicle electrical systems, and battery charging techniques. -
Page 4: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BC185N WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Connect the mains lead to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply via a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse, or a suitably fused isolator switch. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &... -
Page 5: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION BC185N FIG. 1 A - ON/OFF Switch B- Charge/Boost Start Switch C- MIN/MAX Charge Rate Sw. D - Ammeter E - Fuse F - Mains Lead G - RED, Positive Lead H - BLACK Negative Lead BC200N FIG. 2 A - Ammeter B - Amperage Control Knob C - Function Indicator Lamp... - Page 6 Slide the handle into its receptacle on top of the unit and secure with the single screw provided. For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
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Page 7: Procedure For Normal Charging
PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL CHARGING BC185N (Ref: Fig. 1). Before charging or boosting, ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging. - Page 8 BC200N (Ref: Fig. 2). Before charging or boosting ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging. It is possible that damage may occur to any electronically controlled system fitted to the vehicle such as engine management anti-theft alarm, alternator etc.
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Page 9: Procedure For Engine Starting
PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE STARTING BC185N (Re: Fig.1) Note: We recommend that before attempting to boost start you charge the battery for 10-15 minutes. This will improve the chance of a first time start, particularly with big engines. When the battery is completely flat, you must charge the battery for 10-15 minutes before attempting to start, otherwise you may cause damage to the vehicle electronic systems. -
Page 10: Parts List And Diagram
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC185N Description Part No. Green Pilot Light Switch 16A-25uV EM22200039 Welding Current Switch 16A 250V EM22200038 Panel EM33710371 Panel Surround EM21690441 Ammeter EM22600014 Rectifier EM22400088 Panel EM33705460 Handle EM21600045 Compl. Thermostat + Support EM04600113 Cable Clamp EM21605009 Input Cable + Plug+13A Fuse EM20220068... - Page 11 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC200N No. Description Part No. No. Description Part No. Upper Panel EM33705007 Black Cable EM43200014 Handle EM21600004 Earth Clamp 120A EM22110005 Back Panel EM33715037 Red Cable EM43200026 Rectifier Pms EM22400096 Dinse Plug EM22100001 Thermostat Compl. EM04600113 Orange Pilot-lamp EM22610012 Thermostat Support...
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Page 12: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS BC185N BC200N... -
Page 13: Specifications
EM22220030 PARTS & SERVICE CONTACTS For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, n one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com... - Page 14 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. In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste.
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