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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LCD SMART BATTERY CHARGER & MAINTAINER 15A (MAX) FOR 12V 7.5A FOR 24V C-BCH-0004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read and save these instructions. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery Safety Instructions ..operation. For this reason, it is of the LCD Display and utmost importance that you follow the Button Diagram... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
DO NOT disassemble the charger. Incorrect assembly could result in ■ an electrical shock or fire. To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the ■ outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce risk. niche-industries.com... - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the charger.
- Page 5 Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruction manual for all specific ■ charging instructions. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the owner’s vehicle ■ manual. DO NOT use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger. niche-industries.com...
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHARGER LOCATION: Place charger as far away from the battery as the DC cable permits. ■ DO NOT place a charger directly above a battery that is being charged. ■ Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. DO NOT operate charger in an area with restricted ventilation.
- Page 7 DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, a fuel line, or to any sheet-metal body part. Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or to the engine block. niche-industries.com...
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS f. For positive grounded vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (black) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded battery post. Connect the POSITIVE (red) clip to the vehicle chassis or to the engine block away from the battery. DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, to a fuel line, or to any sheet-metal body part.
- Page 9 The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be safely disposed. Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired. niche-industries.com...
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Page 10: Lcd Display And Button Diagram
LCD DISPLAY AND BUTTON DIAGRAM Winter mode indicator State of charge indicator Reverse polarity or short circuit indicator Silent mode indicator 12V/24V indicator Normal mode Select Mode LCD Display Charging Status indicator Mode 1 Charging in normal Battery voltage temperature START/STOP Mode 2 Charging in low... -
Page 11: Charging Instructions
Press the MODE button ( on diagram) to select from the four choices: MODE 1 is the normal mode, when chosen the ( ) symbol will be displayed on the LCD screen. This mode is recommended for charging batteries in temperatures > 0°C. niche-industries.com... - Page 12 CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS ii. MODE 2 is the winter mode, when chosen the ( ) symbol will be displayed on the LCD screen. This mode is recommended for charging batteries in temperatures < 0°C. However, the winter mode can also be used on an AGM or a deep cycle battery even in temperatures >...
- Page 13 AC cord from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the connection from the battery charger to the battery. NOTE: ALWAYS unplug the AC cord from the electrical outlet before connecting (or disconnecting) the charger to (or from) the battery. niche-industries.com...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE 3. TROUBLESHOOTING if the battery charger is not charging: a. Make sure all connections are secured. b. Ensure that the AC cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. c. Confirm charger cables are installed with the correct polarity connections, and that all connections are clean and tight. -
Page 15: Technical Data
15A (max) for 12V; 7.5A for 24V Activated Voltage 4.2V for 12V battery, 16.5V for 24V battery Back Drain Current <5mA Environment Temp -20°C to +50°C Battery Types 12V & 24V lead acid-batteries (WET, MF, AGM and GEL) Ingress Protection IP20 niche-industries.com... - Page 16 niche-industries.com...
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