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Snap-on BC5500B
Super 550 Battery
Charger User's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for Snap-on Super 550 Battery Charger model
BC5500B. Refer to this manual often for information on safe
operation.
Product Number
BC5500B
BC5500BGY
BC5500BPC
BC5500BPF
BC5500BPM
BC5500BPQ
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and
instructions in this manual and on the test equipment. Safety
messages in this section of the manual contain a signal word, a
three-part message, and, in some instances, an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of hazard in a situation:
• Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
• Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
The three-part message uses three different type styles to
further define the potential hazard.
• Normal type states the hazard.
• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.
• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding
the hazard.
An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the
potential hazard.
Description
Red battery charger
Grey battery charger
Black battery charger
Teal battery charger
Berry battery charger
Yellow battery charger
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- Page 1 Snap-on BC5500B Super 550 Battery Charger User's Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Snap-on Super 550 Battery Charger model BC5500B. Refer to this manual often for information on safe operation. Product Number Description...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information Battery Gases, Charging Preparation and Charger Location Risk of explosion. Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive. • Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, user and bystander. • Use charger in an area having at least 4 air changes per hour. - Page 3 • Do not operate charger after a sharp impact, dropping or any other damage. Do not disassemble charger. Call Snap-on/Sun Representative for repairs. • Use only recommended attachments. • Do not charge a frozen battery. Do not overcharge a battery.
- Page 4 Safety Information Refer to Figure 1. Use the charger on a nominal 120 VAC circuit that has a grounding outlet that looks like B. An adaptor can be used, such as one like E to connect the plug to a two- pole outlet like C, until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
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Page 5: Charging Instructions
Safety Information Charging Instructions Follow the information in this section to help ensure safety when connecting the charger cables to battery. For additional information refer to Battery Charging Procedure . Battery in Vehicle Use this information when charging battery in vehicle. •... - Page 6 Safety Information Disconnecting Charger • Turn Length of Charge Timer to OFF, • Disconnect power cord, • Remove clamp from ground, and • Remove clamp from battery terminal. Battery Not in Vehicle Follow this procedure when charging battery out of vehicle. •...
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Page 7: Functional Description
• Assembly, and • Parts List. Functional Description The BC5500B Super 550 Battery Charger is a constant voltage, taper rate charger. The voltage across the battery remains nearly constant while the charge current decreases or tapers as the battery approaches full charge. - Page 8 Operating Instructions BC5500B A—Coarse Rate Range Switch Selects volts for charge. Range settings are: — 6 LO, — 6HI, — 12 LO, or — 12 HI. B—Fine Rate Range Switch Selects volts for charge. Range settings are: — LO, — 2 REG, —...
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Page 9: Battery Charging Procedure
BC5500B Operating Instructions Battery Charging Procedure 1. Perform visual inspection of battery(ies) before charging to help prevent personal injury and property damage. Check the following conditions, correcting defects and/or replacing battery(ies) and components as required. — Cracked case. — Improper electrolyte level - fill to level specified by battery manufacturer. - Page 10 Operating Instructions BC5500B 5. Connect charger cables to battery and power cord to outlet. For additional information refer to Important Safety Instructions–Charging Instructions . • Never alter AC cord or plug provided. If it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
- Page 11 BC5500B Operating Instructions STATE-OF CHARGE STATE-OF-CHARGE 100% DEAD 6 & 12V Specific Gravity 1.260 1.225 1.185 1.140 1.110 12V Open Circuit Voltage 12.6 12.4 12.1 11.9 11.8 6 V Open Circuit Voltage BATTERY CAPACITY Battery Voltage SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Battery Capacity SMALL MEDIUM LARGE...
- Page 12 Operating Instructions BC5500B Charging More than One Battery Passenger vehicles and light trucks with diesel engines may use two batteries. Heavy-duty trucks, special service vehicles, some agricultural and industrial equipment may use two or more batteries. Charge multiple batteries up to 12 volts. Batteries may be charged in a group if: •...
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Page 13: Maintenance
BC5500B Operating Instructions Maintenance • Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning or maintaining charger. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. • Read, understand and follow Safety Information in the front of this manual. Clean the case using a mild detergent. Do not allow liquid to drip into the case. -
Page 14: Parts List
Operating Instructions BC5500B Parts List Description Part Number Rectifier Assembly ........BC4200-2000R Transformer Assembly ........BC5500-8000R Fan Blade ..............2-1268 Fan Motor ............2-10166-1 DC Leads with Clamps ........BC5500-200R DC Circuit Breaker ..........2-15366 AC Circuit Breaker ..........2-10266 Ammeter .............. -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
BC5500B Operating Instructions Wiring Diagram Figure 4: Wiring Diagram, BC5500B Super 550 Battery Charger A – Fine Rate B – Course Rate C – Black D – White E – Yellow F – Red G – Blue H – Green I –... - Page 16 APPLY, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. The obligations of Snap-on under this warranty are limited solely to the repair or, at the option of Snap-on, replacement of or refund of the original purchase price for, Battery Charger or parts which to the satisfaction of Snap-on are determined to be defective and which are necessary, in the judgment of Snap-on, to return the Battery Charger to good operating condition.
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