Battery Fighter BCA1123 Instruction Manual

Battery Fighter BCA1123 Instruction Manual

Intelligent battery charger for both lead acid & lithium 12v automative batteries

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP WITH OR NEAR CHARGER AT ALL TIMES.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.
a.
Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery can be dangerous. Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal battery operation.
b.
For this reason it is of the utmost importance that prior to each use of your charger, you read and
follow the instructions provided exactly:
c.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
2.
To reduce risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the battery.
3.
NEVER smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
CAUTION – To reduce the risk of injury, use the charger for charging a rechargeable lead-acid battery only. It is not
4.
intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell
batteries may cause them to burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
5.
Do not expose the charger to moisture, rain or snow. For indoor use only.
6.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
7.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting the charger.
8.
Make sure cord is located so that it cannot be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Study all the battery manufacturers' specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
9.
and recommended rates of charge.
10. Do not use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger.
11. Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
12. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:
a.
That pins on the plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger;
b.
That extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition;
c.
That wire size is as specified below.
Length of Cord (Feet)
AWG Size of Cord
13. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord cannot be replaced and the cord is
damaged, the appliance should be scrapped.
14. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it
to a qualified repair station or local dealer.
15. Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified repair station or local dealer when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
16. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from an outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
a.
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
b.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
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Summary of Contents for Battery Fighter BCA1123

  • Page 1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 2: Preparing To Charge

    Follow these steps when battery is outside the vehicle. A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (pos, +) battery post may have a larger diameter than a negative (neg, -) post. BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 3 Please check battery condition as it could also indicate that a very large (high capacity) but good battery is simply not yet fully charged. When this happens, the bad battery indicator will be flashing. If this is the case, please contact your local dealer and have the battery tested. BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 4: Light Indication

    Lead Acid charging mode (12V 12A; 12V 3.8A) only. The LED will be flashing while approaching fully charged and glowing in fully charge or maintenance stage BAD BATTERY The battery is worn out or is possibly defective. Suggest replacing battery ASAP BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 5 The Charging LED is in RED when the battery capacity is less than 80% and in YELLOW once reaches 80% and will be turned off once fully charged. 3) Car Memory Saver Mode ( Data backup during battery replacement ) LED SIGNAL EXPLANATION BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 6 Disconnect battery from charger. Suggest testing and/or replacing battery with a battery. C. The charged battery is larger than the charger marked capacity (shown in manual) Please recharge with larger capacity charger. Pb Charging mode (Lead –Acid Battery Charging Mode) BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 7 Bulk Charge Phase: With the battery now having gone through Qualification and Recovery phases as needed the Bulk Charge phase gives the battery constant current, taking the battery up to 80% of its full capacity. Absorption Phase: BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 8 In the Absorption phase the battery is given constant voltage while current is reduced based on actions taken from ongoing battery monitoring until the battery is 100% charged. 4. Full Charge : Charging is complete and the battery can be returned to service or left safely on the charger indefinitely. BCA1123 – 140729...
  • Page 9 Charge and maintenance capacity ranges are suggested only as a guide for battery charger selection and application based on varied customer charging and maintenance requirements. Please be sure to follow safety and use information in user guide for correct product application and use. BCA1123 – 140729...

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