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Battery Charger User Guide MODEL: CT-3800 AC Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.8A DC Output: 6VDC, 3.5A; 12VDC, 3.5A; 12VDC, 1A; Temperature Controlled Please read and understand all important safety and operating instructions before using this charger. In addition, please read and follow all battery and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and cautionary...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY 1) Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-ventilated area. 2) Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery. 3) Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery or engine.
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10) Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized repair agent in order to avoid danger. ABOUT CT-3800 1) The CT-3800 is designed for charging all types of 12V lead-acid,6V lead-acid and 12V lithium-ion batteries, including WET (Flooded), GEL, MF (Maintenance-Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat), and LIB (Lithium Ion) batteries.
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6) The CT-3800 has four external holes for mounting. Mount the charger in a desired location with equipped self-drill screws. It is important to keep in mind the distance to the battery.
CHARGING MODES CT-3800 has eight modes: 12V NORM, 12V COLD/AGM, 12V SMALL NORM, 12V SMALL COLD/AGM, 6V NORM, 12V LITHIUM and 12V REPAIR. Some charge modes must be held for three (3) seconds or / and pressed to enter the mode.
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6V NORM (Hold Mode Charging 6V WET/GEL/MF/EFB batteries button for 3 2-120 (Blue LED) seconds to enter) 12V LITHIUM Charging 12V lithium-ion batteries only, 2-120 (Hold & Press) including LiFePO4 (White LED) An advanced battery recovery mode for 12V REPAIR repairing old, idle, stratified or sulfated 2-120 (Hold &...
CHARGING STEPS STEP 1: DIAGNOSIS (Check if battery has connected with the charger and also check battery voltage) STEP 2: DESULPHATION (If battery voltage is too low, programs automatically generate pulsing current to remove sulphate, up to 5 hours) STEP 3: ANALYSE (Check if the battery voltage reaches to the threshold after desulphation, and charging begins if the battery voltage is OK) STEP 4: SOFT START (Charge with echelon constant current) STEP 5: BULK (Charge with constant maximum current until battery...
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR Explanation The 25% Charge Red LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 25%. When 25% is reached, the LED will be solid. The 50% Charge Red LED will slowly flash when the battery level is less than 50%. When 50% is reached, the LED will be solid.
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one immediately Please do manually press Mode button to Slow flashing Red choose correct Warning! LED Charging in 6V charge mode. Mode(s) for 12V CAUTION: If you Corresponding battery choose 12V Mode(s) charging mode LED for 6V battery, the 6V battery will be damaged! Only charging...
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for 3secs, 2x stop Desulphation 2) If battery cannot for 3 secs… Process or Battery be recovered through cannot be recovered Desulphation through Repair Process, try REPAIR Mode Mode for recovery Heavily Corroded Replace with a new Flashing Yellow Battery (voltage is battery or try REPAIR Warning! LED less than 3V), need...
This marking indicates that this battery charger and batterypack should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains;After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis connection and then the battery connection. 4)Do not recharging non-rechargeable batteries. 5)During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area.
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