Unpacking The Device; Before Using - HOGERT HT8G616 User Manual

• If battery acid gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment
• Keep the charger and batteries clean; foreign objects or dirt can cause a short circuit.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in overheating or fire
DESTINATION
Battery charger is suitable for charging conventional wet-cell lead-acid batteries that are mounted in the vehicle or free-standing.
12V and 24V batteries are supported.

UNPACKING THE DEVICE

Unpack and check the device carefully. Familiarize yourself with all its features and functions. Make sure all parts of the device are
included and in good condition. If any components are missing or damaged, they should be replaced before using the device.

BEFORE USING

1. Connecting to the battery (in the vehicle)
WARNING: This battery charger is not suitable for supporting engine start. Do not turn on the ignition or do not attempt to start the
vehicle with the charger connected.
This charger is only suitable for use with 12V and 24V batteries, negative grounding in electrical systems of the vehicle and mounted
in the vehicle. Marine batteries should ALWAYS be taken to dry land for recharging. This charger is not intended for use in a marine
environment.
If necessary, check the fluid level in the battery before charging. Top up with distilled water if necessary.
Make sure that the engine is switched off and all electrical accessories (lights, radio, etc.) are turned off. Leave the hood, trunk or
vehicle access panels open while charging the battery. Please find the battery and identify the battery terminals. The positive terminal
is usually marked with „+" symbol, the negative terminal is usually marked with „-" symbol. If you are not sure which terminal is which,
you should seek professional help. If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty, clean them with a suitable wire brush.
Connect the positive (red) terminal to the positive battery terminal.
Attach the negative (black) terminal to a clean part of the vehicle chassis or other metal element.
Check if the terminals are well connected and they will not loosen during charging.
Do not connect the terminal to any part of the vehicle fuel system. Note: Do not connect the negative terminal to the negative terminal
of the battery. It prevents the risk of sparking at the tip of the battery which could ignite flammable gas.
2. Connecting to a standalone battery
This battery charger is designed for use only with 12V and 24V wet-cell lead-acid batteries.
If necessary, check the fluid level in the battery before charging. Top up with distilled water if necessary. Check the battery manufac-
turer's instructions to see if the caps of terminals should be removed. Identify the battery terminals. The positive terminal is usually
marked with „+" symbol and negative
terminal is usually marked with „-" symbol. If you are not sure which terminal is which, you should seek professional help.
If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty, clean them with a suitable wire brush.
Connect the positive (red) terminal to the positive battery terminal
Connect the negative (black) terminal to the negative battery terminal
Check if the terminals are well connected and they will not loosen during charging.
WARNING: Never charge the battery when the electrolyte level is low. It may cause the risk of flammable gas exploding and battery
damage.
IMPORTANT: The battery charger is not suitable for charging AGM, Gel, VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) or maintenance-free
batteries. It is only suitable for wet-cell lead-acid batteries.
IMPORTANT: This is a single-step manual charger. It has no automatic function and it does not turn off charging when the battery is
fully charged
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the battery is in a well-ventilated area before charging in order to prevent the formation of flammable
gases.
IMPORTANT: this device is grounded and it must be connected to a grounded outlet.
Note: The batteries should be charged only with a current equal to 1/10 of their rated Ah value (e.g. 100 Ah battery should not be
charged with a current higher than 10 A), if the battery has been fully discharged, it should be charged with a current not higher than
1/20 of its Ah value .
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Adres producenta/ Adresse des Herstellers/ Manufacturer's Address/ Адрес производителя
GTV Poland Sp. z o.o. Sp. k., ul. Przejazdowa 21, 05-800 Pruszków, www.hoegert.com