Skilled workers in the field of automotive electrics. Any modifications to the product or its components are prohibited and do not conform to its intended use. Only use original LEAB or LEAB-approved ac- cessories. Throughout the manual, you will be alerted to warnings and safety notices about potential hazards associated with handling the device.
2 Safety LEAB Automotive GmbH DANGER Danger that will lead to severe injury or death Safety instructions with the signal word Danger indicate a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury. Read the safety instructions carefully and follow them to avoid the hazard.
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LEAB Automotive GmbH 2 Safety WARNING Risk of fire from overheated battery Flammable gases can escape if the battery overheats. 1. Always charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms and away from ignition sources. WARNING Risk of injury from damaged, frozen or deformed batteries Damaged, frozen or deformed batteries can cause injuries.
LEAB. 3 About this product The Champ charger is a trickle and battery charger designed for permanent in- stallation in vehicles. With its pre-programmed and fixed charging character- istic, all types of Lead-acid batteries (wet, gel, AGM) can be charged with this charger.
LEAB Automotive GmbH 4 Technical specifications 4 Technical specifications Part no. Part no. Part no. 0101033857 0101033851 0101033852 Modell Champ 2412 Champ 2412 Champ 2412 Battery type Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (gel/AGM) Lead (gel/AGM) Battery capacity 55 Ah ... 170 Ah 55 Ah ...
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4 Technical specifications LEAB Automotive GmbH Part no. Part no. Part no. 0101033857 0101033851 0101033852 Operating temper- -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C -30 °C ... +70 °C ature Protection class Dimensions (L x W 98 mm x 192 mm x...
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LEAB Automotive GmbH 4 Technical specifications Part no. Part no. Part no. 0101033864 0101043855 0101033854 AC cable 1.5 m, two-pin 1.5 m, two-pin 1.5 m, two-pin earthed plug earthed plug earthed plug DC cable 1.5 m, ring terminal 1.5 m, ring terminal 1.5 m, ring terminal...
5 Package contents LEAB Automotive GmbH Part no. Part no. Part no. 0101033867 0101033861 0101033351 Degree of effi- 88 % 88 % 88 % ciency, max. Quiescent current < 2 mA < 2 mA < 2 mA (from the battery)
LEAB Automotive GmbH 6 Charging characteristic 6 Charging characteristic Battery charging is fully automatic and micro-processor controlled with a 3- stage IU characteristic curve for gentle and optimum charging of the batter- ies. Fig. 2: IU1U2 charging characteristic I phase: Charging with constant current Depending on the battery charge state, the battery is charged with maximum charging current to store as much energy as possible in the battery.
1. Fasten the device to the 4 mounting holes on the side (3) (Ø 5 mm). ð The device is assembled. 8 Installation The Champ charger is designed for permanent installation in vehicles. 8.1 Battery connection Notice Device defect from shortening the negative lead.
LEAB Automotive GmbH 8 Installation 2. Secure the positive lead of the device as close as possible to the vehicle battery with a suitable fuse. 3. Connect the positive lead of the device to the positive terminal of the bat- tery.
9 Operation LEAB Automotive GmbH 9 Operation 9.1 LED status display LED display Item Meaning Yellow LED lights up The charging process is in the I- phase with maximum current. The voltage drops as soon as the bat- tery is charged.
ð The battery is charged. 9.4 Temperature sensor Depending on the model, the Champ charger has a temperature sensor loc- ated in the negative lead. The temperature sensor corrects the charging voltage as a function of the temperature in order to provide an optimal, ef- fective and gentle battery charge.
The system must not be disposed of with household waste. Take it to a recycling point or return it to your point of sale. 12 EU Declaration of Conformity The Champ charger complies with the requirements of the following directives: – 2014/30/EU: EMV – 2014/35/EU: NRL –...
LEAB Automotive GmbH 13 Appendix To prolong the life of the product, the following measures should also be taken: – After outdoor use, clean the port briefly with a cloth. – Remove possible deposits of metal chips on the contact side of the port and clip with an adhesive strip from time to time.
13 Appendix LEAB Automotive GmbH 5. Screw the MagCode PowerPort on the back with a nut (M28). 6. Connect the cables with each other by soldering, crimping or with connection terminals. 7. Put the fuse back in place. ð The MagCode PowerPort is installed.
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